Psychiatry trainee welfare – from words to action. (June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Hannah; Suetani, Shuichi; Forbes, Malcolm; Nguyen, David
• Is Part Of: Australasian psychiatry. Volume 27:Number 3(2019:Jun.)
• Page Start: 212
• Page End: 214
• Publication Date: 2019-06
• Subjects: welfare -- resilience -- burnout -- trainees; Psychiatry -- Australasia -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.89005
• DOI: 10.1177/1039856218804350
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1039-8562

Abstract

Objective: To review selected literature available on trainee welfare and reflect on our own experiences to provide practical advice to our colleagues and suggest strategies to enhance trainee welfare. Conclusions: Promoting the welfare of psychiatry trainees requires a three-pronged approach. We must care for ourselves through individual strategies; we must advocate for optimization of the systems we work in to minimize modifiable factors associated with burnout; and we must continue on the perennial challenge of culture change to reduce stigma around stress and mental illness and promote a healthier workplace.