More care needed as healthcare workers risk burnout
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A new report between Curtin University and the University of Sydney has investigated the mental health and wellbeing of healthcare workers.
Around 40% of participants say their job is emotionally demanding, while 22% report high levels of work-related burnout. Additionally, workers between the ages of 16-24 report higher rates of poor mental health.
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Produced By: Fiona Bartholomaeus
Featured In Story: Sharon Parker – John Curtin Distinguished Professor at the Future of Work Institute Curtain University , and
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 27 July 2023