Burnout fears for children’s mental health workers amid increasing demand

Joe Lepper
Thursday, May 27, 2021

Children and young people’s mental health professions are at ‘extreme’ risk of burnout following a surge in demand and rise in waiting lists over the last six months, a survey has revealed.

More than 80 per cent of NHS children's mental health services employers are worried about stress levels among their staff. Image: AdobeStock
More than 80 per cent of NHS children's mental health services employers are worried about stress levels among their staff. Image: AdobeStock

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