 The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of healthcare workers, who are often exposed to high levels of stress, burnout, moral injury, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges. Public health emergencies can further exacerbate these concerns, as reflected in emerging research on the negative mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers. To address these threats to mental health, it is important to practice self-care strategies, implement evidence-based interventions and organizational measures to protect and support the mental health and well-being of the healthcare workforce, and advocate for systemic changes to empower healthcare workers and protect their mental health and well-being in the long run. This article was authored by Lena Esovold, Johnnie Nassland, Antonis Akasiles, and others.