Effect of an Online Self-help Psychological Intervention on Non-ICU Specialty Care During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Timely interventions may reduce the occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in ICU medical staff. Existing research suggests that either self-learning psychological relief methods or seeking online counseling or therapy from professional psychotherapists during the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron outbreak has the potential to alleviate the emotional distress and promote the physical and mental health of health care workers. Web-based online mental health interventions complemented by joint effective mental health advice can further reduce harmful negative effects.

Inclusion Criteria:Age 18 years or olderNon-ICU professional staff providing direct health care services to critically ill SARS-CoV-2 Omicron patients in the ICUSigning the informed consent formExclusion Criteria:No reported acute suicidal tendenciesNo history of psychotic or dissociative symptomsPregnancy or lactationMajor family changes within the last 12 weeks( For e.g. death of immediate family member)Participated in other clinical trials