Post #3 Mental Health Awareness:
Mental health is very important to healthcare professionals. Work in the healthcare field can be very stressful and we can be put in many emotional situations that can cause a strain on our minds and body. These workers need to make sure they are prioritizing their mental health; therapists would be a great help and taking through your issues would help ease the mind. Exposure to human suffering and death can take a toll on a person especially when it comes to babies. 93% of healthcare workers reported stress, 86% reported anxiety, 77% reported frustration, 76% reported exhaustion, and lastly 75% said they were overwhelmed. This is a big issue that needs to be dealt with and given light to, these people need to work through their problems and not bottle it up. Stigma is another factor contributing to mental health concerns among healthcare workers. There is a strong and historical stigma related to healthcare workers seeking care for mental health concerns or substance use disorders. Healthcare professionals can help reduce perceptions of stigma by having conversations with patients that normalize mental health discussion, use patient-centered communication, promote professional self-disclosure, and are tailored to patients' preferred understanding. These workers need to be in a more inclusive and supportive environment. My mental health needs to be prioritized now and before I go into college so I can do better in school. I should learn better time management and study methods.
