Psychiatrists report increased levels of burnout and stress

A study has found consultant psychiatrists in Ireland face increased risk of burnout because of a widespread public misunderstanding of the role of mental health services. Picture: Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas/Pexels

Consultant psychiatrists in Ireland face an increased risk of burnout because of a widespread public misunderstanding of the role of mental health services for children and teenagers, according to the findings of a new medical study.

Research on occupational stress levels among consultant psychiatrists working in the Republic found a majority expressed concern about misconceptions of the HSE’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and its impact on their work.