[swaghmare]

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The medical community has long been aware of the mental health challenges faced by its members. A recent study published in JAMA has brought to light the alarming rates of suicide among specific groups of health care workers in the US. The study, which spanned over a decade (2008-2019), analyzed a cohort of approximately 1.84 million employed adults. The primary objective was to discern the suicide risks among various categories of health care workers. Health care support workers, registered nurses, and health technicians were found to be at a significantly higher risk of suicide compared to their non-health care counterparts.
While the study provides quantitative data, it prompts several questions regarding the qualitative aspects. What are the underlying factors that make certain health care roles more susceptible to such severe mental health outcomes? Is it the nature of their job, the work environment, societal pressures, or a combination of multiple elements?
Alarming Rates of Suicide Among Health Workers: Wake up Call. (medtigo.com)

[Kabirat Oloyede]

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Most health care professional does not have time for their families and most work environment are toxic and stressful.

[nathptsr1]

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Healthcare professionals are overworked do not get respect, and are stressed from their jobs

[pervinsurti]

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With constant exposure to burn out challenges in work life and the set up of the brain to work efficiently with the same time fear overruling every thing the CNS undergoes a major setback. As a result they feel so..

[elizbarasa9]

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Most private hospitals in Kenya are not paying their employees on time so it’s very stressful and yet we still serve with passion but lamenting inside so stressful..

[nadiifhamze]

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Healthcare professionals are overworked do not get respect, and are stressed from their jobs

[nathptsr1]

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I think because of their job and afraid they may catch something and take it home.

[abdisakebebe0]

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Lack of support and resource

[sciencehaircare00]

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Healthcare professionals face increased suicide risk due to high stress, trauma exposure, stigma, work demands, easy access to lethal means, and fears of professional repercussions. Addressing these issues is crucial for their well-being.

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