How Did Levels of Psychological Distress and Perceptions of Workplace Support amongst Children's Social Work Staff Change during the Covid-19 Pandemic?
Covid-19 brought about drastic changes in day-to-day life and working practices, and had a profound impact on the mental health and well-being of the general population. Certain professional groups have also been particularly affected. This study sought to explore how levels of psychological distres...
| Publicado en: | British Journal of Social Work Vol. 53; no. 1; pp. 405 - 425 |
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Oxford University Press / USA
Jan2023
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