COVID-19 Health Anxiety: Treatment & CBT Techniques

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- National Center for PTSD. (March 2020). Managing healthcare workers' stress associated with the COVID-19 virus outbreak. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 1-4.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article References:
Horesh, D., & Brown, A. D. (2020). Traumatic stress in the age of COVID-19: A call to close critical gaps and adapt to new realities. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 12(4), 331–335.

Miotto, K., Sanford, J., Brymer, M. J., Bursch, B., & Pynoos, R. S. (2020). Implementing an emotional support and mental health response plan for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 12(S1), S165–S167. 

Zolnikov, T. R., & Furio, F. (2020). Stigma on first responders during COVID-19. Stigma and Health. Advance online publication.
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QUESTION 2
According to the National Center for PTSD: Self-care for COVID-19 healthcare workers can be complex and challenging, given that people in these roles may prioritize the needs of others over their own needs. What type of self-talk and attitudinal obstacles to self-care should be avoided? Record the letter of the correct answer to the CE Test.