Preparing for the Second Surge: Preventing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Building Resilience for Healthcare Workers in the Face of COVID-19

The global community needs to be aware of the potential psychosocial consequences that may be experienced by healthcare workers who are actively managing patients with COVID-19. These healthcare workers are at increased risk for experiencing mood and trauma-related disorders, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. In this concept article, strategies are recommended for individual healthcare workers and hospital leadership to aid in mitigating the risk of PTSD as well as to build resilience in light of a potential second surge of COVID-19.