82% Of Physicians & 95% Of Psychiatrists Avoid Seeking Mental Health Treatment For Burnout Due To Fear Of Professional Consequences

Approximately 82% of surveyed physicians said fear of professional consequences stopped them from seeking mental health treatment for burnout. This number rises to 95% among psychiatrists. About 75% of physicians said they saw a colleague experience burnout in the past three months.

Burnout is a long-term stress reaction characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment. Clinical healthcare professionals are at high risk of burnout due to long workdays, a demanding pace, time pressures, and emotional intensity.

42% of physicians who experienced burnout reported feeling less empathetic toward their healthcare consumers. About 45% reduced communication . . .