ICT&health October 14, 2025
The mental pressure on European healthcare professionals is reaching alarming levels. New research by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Europe shows that one in three doctors and nurses suffers from depression or anxiety. That is no less than five times more than in the general population.
According to WHO Europe Director Hans Kluge, this mental health crisis ‘threatens the stability of our healthcare systems’. More than one in ten healthcare workers have even had thoughts of suicide or self-harm. ‘This is an unacceptable burden for those who care for us every day,’ said Kluge.
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