Psychiatrische Praxis
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Psychiatrische Praxis · Nov 2005
[Job satisfaction and burnout in professionals in austrian mental health services].
The aim of this study was to explore job satisfaction, professional role and burnout among community mental health staff in Austria. ⋯ Even if the mental health professionals in our study show high levels of general stress, they seem to have less emotional problems resulting from extensively dealing with troubled individuals. Improving basic psychosocial competence and general expertise in mental health care might have a protective effect against developing a burnout syndrome.
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This study provides an overview of the research on suicide rates and suicidal tendencies of physicians. ⋯ In terms of preventive measures it seems reasonable to systematically inform medical students about stressors they will be exposed to in their later practice and to discuss coping strategies and prevention. Thus, a suitable emotional preparation for future work stress can be assured. For working physicians seminars and professional training on education and prevention as well as supervision should continuously be offered.