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The Emotional PPE Project
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Summary
Healthcare providers have been overwhelmed with the unprecedented experience of providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have been working increased hours, days and nights, with increased exposure and risk for themselves and their families. Roles and policies are changing at high rates, and they are witnesses to tremendous human suffering, grief, and unprecedented loss of life. These stressors have a substantial impact on the mental health and wellness of healthcare providers. Despite this, healthcare workers are not getting the help they need. There just isn’t enough time in the day to find a therapist who can see them and who takes their insurance. Although employer resources are often available, there also exist widespread concerns that the stigma for reaching out for help could have career consequences. We started The Emotional PPE project with these barriers in mind. Any worker in a healthcare related field that is impacted by the COVID-19 crisis is welcome to contact any of the volunteer licensed mental health practitioners in our directory. Each of these experienced therapists is dedicated to providing free sessions. No insurance. No cost. Just a trained professional to talk to. The Emotional PPE Project. We've got you. [provided by The Emotional PPE Project]