Psychiatrists At Greater Risk Of Burnout
Irish Daily Mirror|August 03, 2021
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Sean McCarthaigh
Psychiatrists At Greater Risk Of Burnout

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.

This story is from the August 03, 2021 edition of Irish Daily Mirror.

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