Coping strategies, optimism, and resilience factors associated with mental health outcomes among medical residents exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 in Qatar.
Malek SmidaMohamed Adil Shah KhoodoruthSaleem Khaldoon Al-NuaimiZerak Al-SalihyAdeel GhaffarWidaad Nuzhah Chut-Kai KhoodoruthMohammed Faisal Hamad MohammedSami OuanesPublished in: Brain and behavior (2021)
It seems that avoidant coping styles can exacerbate depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms in medical residents amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Strategies promoting optimism, resilience, and approach coping styles can decrease the mental health burden of the pandemic on medical residents.