Introduction:

Healthcare professionals, especially those in nursing, are at a higher risk of developing mental disorders due to their exposure to stressful conditions inherent in the work environment, which profoundly affect individuals.

Objective:

To identify the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress among nursing staff at the Psychiatric Hospital, 18 months into the pandemic in Paraguay, 2021.

Materials and Methods:

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in November 2021, involving 79 nursing professionals at the Psychiatric Hospital. Participants completed a self-administered instrument comprising sociodemographic, occupational, and clinical variables, followed by the DASS-21 Inventory.

Results:

Average age 40 years, 63% female, 53% single marital status, 78% were direct assistance and 22% managerial, with average seniority of 14 years, 71% with one work relationship, 25% were very affected by quarantine, 57% ill with COVID-19, 70% had no deaths due to COVID-19 in their family environment. In relation to the levels of emotional conditions found according to the DASS-21, 58% had anxiety, 53% depression and 49% stress.

Conclusion:

The percentages obtained in the different levels in the investigation are high and are related to the different investigations developed on the subject.

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