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#724 Healthcare Worker Burnout - Psychiatrist Jessi Gold
#724 Healthcare Worker Burnout - Psychiatrist Jessi Gold
#724 Healthcare Worker Burnout - Psychiatrist Jessi Gold
Friday 29th November 2024
Dr. Jessi Gold discusses healthcare worker burnout, emotional tolls, and systemic issues in this compelling episode.
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Get the buttons here!Healthcare Worker Burnout: A Deep Dive with Dr. Jessi Gold
Episode Overview
- Healthcare workers face high rates of burnout and emotional exhaustion.
- Systemic issues like understaffing and financial pressures exacerbate burnout.
- Empathy and connection are crucial in patient care but often undervalued.
- COVID-19 has intensified the challenges faced by healthcare professionals.
- Coping mechanisms are essential but often insufficient for dealing with burnout.
Burnout's one of those words we have started overusing, like depression or anxiety, but I mean the actual thing.
Ever wondered what it's like to be on the front lines of healthcare, especially during a pandemic? In this episode of Mental Illness Happy Hour, Dr. Jessi Gold, Chief Wellness Officer at the University of Tennessee, shares her experiences and insights into the burnout crisis affecting healthcare workers. Dr.
Gold, who also serves as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry, discusses the emotional toll of the profession, revealing how healthcare workers are often trained to suppress their feelings, leading to increased rates of burnout and even suicide. Her candid conversation with host Paul Gilmartin highlights the systemic issues within the healthcare industry, such as understaffing and the overwhelming focus on financials over patient care. Dr.
Gold also touches on her personal journey, from growing up in a high-achieving family to becoming a psychiatrist who deeply values empathy and connection with her patients. The episode is both eye-opening and deeply human, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of those who care for us. If you've ever felt overwhelmed or undervalued in your job, you'll find this discussion particularly resonant.
Don't miss out on this compelling episode that sheds light on the very real struggles of healthcare professionals.