This article explores moral injury and burnout in NHS psychologists, highlighting the need for systemic solutions.
This article explores psychologists’ experience of moral injury and compassion fatigue in NHS mental health services, whilst considering the current NHS and socio-political climate. It establishes a context for current service pressures and waiting lists, whilst exploring the impact of this on psychologists. Possible ways of managing burnout and moral injury as a system are discussed which will be vital to the longevity of our careers in the NHS.
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