Psychiatrists At Greater Risk Of Burnout

Role misunderstood | 69% want new job  

- Sean McCarthaigh

Psychiatrists face an increased risk of burnout due to the public’s misunderstanding of the role of mental health services for young people, a study found.

Research on occupational stress levels among consultant psychiatrists found a majority expressed concern about misconceptions of the HSE’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and its impact on their work.

The study by researchers at University College Dublin revealed 56% of psychiatrists believed the public perceived CAMHS as a “catch-all service” which resulted in them often receiving inappropriate referrals for patients with disability or social care issues.