27-01-2021 10:16 via unison.org.uk

Covid pressures triggering mental health issues among health staff

Health staff are suffering severe mental health problems such as panic attacks and having sleepless nights because of the pandemic, according to a survey published today (Thursday) by UNISON.
The findings reveal almost half (48%) of health employees​ including nurses, porters, paramedics, healthcare assistants and A&E staff across the UK have struggled to cope.
The union says free 24-hour helplines are urgently needed to support those experiencing burnout​, es
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