Supporting healthcare workers with work related stress

What you need to knowWork related stress is an important problem in the NHS workforce. Addressing the underlying cause, which may relate to factors such as workplace demand, relationships, and support is necessary for sustained recovery and full engagement with workHealthcare workers may experience guilt or shame due to stigma, preventing them from seeking help if they experience work related mental illness.Time off work and workplace changes to control the triggers may be necessary to allow recovery and sustainable return to workHealthcare workers experiencing work related stress can seek support from colleagues, their own GP, occupational health, and specialised services for healthcare workers such as local mental health and wellbeing hubs and NHS Practitioner HealthA registrar notices that a foundation year two doctor on her team has become withdrawn. He is cynical and hostile in conversation but seems to need more support in basic tasks, frequently asking her to double…
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