Lock-Down Effect on the Mental Health Status of Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic.

The psychological impact that outbreaks and pandemics could inflict on healthcare workers has been widely studied; yet, little is known about the impact of the lockdown measures. To assess the magnitude of depression and anxiety among healthcare professionals before and after lifting of the lockdown restrictions in Saudi Arabia. Surveys targeting healthcare workers were circulated twice: during the lockdown, and 8 weeks after lifting of lockdown.