Have we ignored the mental health of healthcare workers? They help us but who is helping them? In this show we are talking about professionals that may need a new mental health focus and what that would look like. How can a current medical provider get help now? In this show I talk to Jennifer George. Jennifer is the author of her book Communication is Care, and also the host of the podcast the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour. I am always excited to speak to her since she covers this issue in her book and podcast. See Jennifer at Jennifergeorge.co

In this show we will address

-What is the mental state of many healthcare workers?

-Why do we care about the mental state of healthcare workers?

-Is there a mental health stigma to getting help if you work in the healthcare field?

-Do mental health issues get in the way of patient outcomes?

-What improvements can be made in the system?

-Can we learn from other professions facing similar issues?

-Do healthcare providers suffer from trauma experiences?

-Do healthcare workers get the help they need?

-What elements could be in a future system to support healthcare professionals?

Other thoughts from the show...

A couple of corrections- 

1) The definition of emotional exhaustion - it’s when the investment outweighs the reward

2) Nurses are now included in the PTSD legislation in Ontario Canada (since 2017).

Articles to reference - 

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_are_so_many_female_doctors_burning_out

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_among_doctors

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/30/opinion/doctors-mental-health-stigma.html

https://www.thelancet.com/action/showPdf?pii=S2589-5370%2821%2900370-9 

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/30/opinion/doctors-mental-health-stigma.html