COVID-19 remains a disruptive and unpredictable part of daily life. Prof. Talya Greene (Head, Department of Community Mental Health) discussed her research on the high rates of distress and the traumatic effects of COVID-19 on frontline workers, particularly on healthcare workers, and the need for systemic change to protect them from burn-out. “Our study found that healthcare providers struggled with long working hours, fatigue and extreme psychological stress that included feelings of being stigmatized for their role, fear of infecting others, and anxiety over access to personal protective equipment; they were also afraid to express their concerns with their managers. It is crucial that we provide our ‘carers’ with a supportive environment that incorporates easy access to mental health support services in order to prevent a serious drain on this sector and consequently higher costs.” Prof. Greene co-founded the COVID trauma response working group and is an Associate Editor for the European Journal of Psychotraumatology. The American Society of the University of Haifa hosted and coordinated the event. | WATCH A RECORDING OF THE EVENT