Mental health crisis among staff supporting women suffering from violence

Staff supporting survivors of domestic violence are no strangers to high-stress environments, but the pandemic exacerbated these conditions to unprecedented levels. “One of the important stories that this tells us is that they’re dealing with a similar level of stress to people working within the healthcare system but with far fewer resources,” explains Yakubovich. The research reveals alarmingly high symptoms of anxiety and depression among these staff members, highlighting the intense emotional labour involved in their roles. Link to full article can be found here.