High Psychological Impact of Covid‐19 on French Healthcare Workers: An Observational Cohort Study of PTSD, Depression and Burn‐Out

This study highlights the considerable psychological toll of the Covid-19 pandemic on French HCWs, particularly among nurses and women, and underscores the protective role of individual psychological resources such as positivity. As one of the largest cohort studies conducted during the pandemic in France, it provides critical evidence to guide public health strategies, institutional policies and mental health interventions. The findings emphasise the urgent need to strengthen occupational mental health support systems and to promote resilience-building approaches among healthcare professionals facing prolonged crisis conditions.