The Infodemic and its Impact on the Mental Health of Researchers and Health Professionals: The COVID-19 Pandemic Aftermath

Abstract

Before the pandemic, research focused on measuring stress and workload in the workplace. However, during the pandemic, the mental health of researchers, clinicians, policy makers, and the public, became a significant topic. The COVID-19 pandemic not only triggered a global health crisis but also unleashed an “infodemic”—an overwhelming flood of information significantly impacting the mental health of researchers and health professionals. This short communication is an attempt to explore how mental health issues were often overlooked during the global pandemic. Addressing mental health issues for researchers and health workers globally is crucial. As we continue to deal with COVID-19 challenges, understanding the large amount of existing information and the future impact on mental health will be important and interesting to track in the coming years.

Keywords

• COVID-19
• Health Professionals
• Mental Health
• Researchers
• Pandemic