Working in a patient-facing healthcare role and providing the high level of care and attention that patients seek demands high levels of empathy. However, these empathetic and caring tendencies can affect healthcare providers’ mental and physical health.

The high stress, anxiety, depression, and utter exhaustion seen in healthcare workers make it clear that the healthcare industry’s standard work environment is unsustainable, especially regarding employee health, well-being, and satisfaction. However, admitting the existence of the dilemma is not enough; the only way to see improvements is by ensuring healthcare workers and their employers are aware of and address all work-related factors that follow them home and adversely affect their well-being.

Offered by: Healthcare Brew