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Almost two thirds of Northern Ireland psychiatry workforce considering leaving their jobs amid burnout, survey finds
13+ hour, 18+ min ago (332+ words) Almost two thirds of the psychiatric workforce in Northern Ireland are considering leaving their jobs amid burnout, a survey has found. A third (33%) of psychiatrists are experiencing work-related stress or burnout every week, more than 70% are considering leaving their current…...
Talking therapy for depression and anxiety "less effective for young adults
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (691+ words) NHS talking therapies for depression and anxiety appear to be less effective for young adults, according to new analysis. Younger people may find it "harder to navigate services set up for adults" " with attendance to therapy sessions hampered by stressful…...
Psychiatrists voice concern at royal college's opposition to assisted dying Bill
1+ year, 1+ week ago (598+ words) A number of psychiatrists have expressed their support for the assisted dying Bill, voicing concern and distancing themselves from the opposition stance taken by their professional medical body. Last month, in what was branded by one assisted dying Bill opponent…...