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Career Development Denise Alexander
Healthcare workers play a vital role in society, devoting their skills and compassion to care for others. However, the demanding nature of their work can take an understandable toll on their mental health and well-being. There is a disproportionate amount of stress and burnout connected to the field and it can make them more vulnerable to everything from anxiety, depression and insomnia to post-traumatic stress disorder and even suicidal thoughts and actions. Before they can care for us, they need to care for themselves.
Whether you’re a healthcare worker yourself or have a healthcare worker in your life that you’re thinking about, having open conversations around mental health promotes stronger and more supportive environments for healthcare providers and their patients. Here are a few of the many ways to give back to our community’s caregivers, from little acts to life-changing support.
If you are looking for ways to grow your support system or offer helpful resources for a loved one, learn more about how to best identify and pursue beneficial support for mental healthcare.
Herzing University is dedicated to the overall well-being of its students, including those pursuing healthcare careers. Herzing recognizes the unique challenges healthcare workers face and offers the following resources to support mental health:
There’s no shame in asking for help for yourself or someone you love. Prioritizing mental health is essential for healthcare workers to continue delivering high-quality care. Herzing University stands as a pillar of support for those who have committed their lives to supporting others. By having these conversations, we can collectively nurture a healthier and happier environment for us all to thrive in.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
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