COVID-19 pandemic in São Paulo: a quantitative study on clinical practice and mental health among medical residency specialties.

Vitor Silva Mendonça Amanda Steil Aécio Flavio Teixeira de Gois

Published in: Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina (2021)

Clinical specialty residents are at higher risk of anxiety, depression and burnout. The symptoms of anxiety and depression have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a general need for mental health support interventions for medical resident physicians, which requires reinforcement during this worldwide crisis.

Keyphrases

mental health
sleep quality
clinical practice
healthcare
primary care
mental illness
public health
physical activity
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medical students