Suicide in Healthcare Workers: An Umbrella Review of Prevalence, Causes, and Preventive Strategies

• Main Authors: Lakshit Jain (Author), Zouina Sarfraz (Author), Surya Karlapati (Author), Sibtain Kazmi (Author), Muhammad Jamal Nasir (Author), Noor Atiq (Author), Danya Ansari (Author), Darshini Shah (Author), Urooj Aamir (Author), Kashaf Zaidi (Author), Aarij Shakil Zubair (Author), Pallawi Jyotsana (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The medical profession faces a critical challenge with the mental health of its practitioners, leading to an alarming increase in suicide rates among healthcare workers (HCW). Factors such as the culture of perfectionism, excessive workloads, and stigma against seeking help exacerbate th...