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@article{Zaman:2022,
author = {Zaman, TN and Mujahid, K and Mahmud, S and Ahmed, F and Ullah, U and Riaz, U and Naeem, H},
journal = {BMC Psychiatry},
pages = {1--24},
title = {What are the barriers and facilitators to seeking help for mental health in NHS doctors: a systematic review and qualitative study},
url = {https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-022-04202-9},
volume = {22},
year = {2022}
}

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AB  - BackgroundThe mental health of healthcare professionals is reaching a breaking point, and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated current mental health issues to unprecedented levels. Whilst some research has been carried out on the barriers that doctors face when seeking mental health help, there is little research into factors which may facilitate seeking help. We aimed to expand the research base on factors which act as barriers to seeking help, as well as gain insight into facilitators of help-seeking behaviour for mental health in NHS doctors.Methods We conducted a systematic literature review which identified the barriers and facilitators to seeking help for mental health in healthcare professionals. Following this, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 31 NHS doctors about their experiences with mental health services. Finally, through thematic analysis, key themes were synthesised from the data.ResultsOur systematic literature review uncovered barriers and facilitators from pre-existing literature, of which the barriers were: preventing actions, self-stigma, perceived stigma, costs of seeking treatment, lack of awareness and availability of support, negative career implications, confidentiality concerns and a lack of time to seek help. Only two facilitators were found in the pre-existing literature, a positive work environment and availability of support services. Our qualitative study uncovered additional barriers and facilitators, of which the identified barriers include: a negative workplace culture, lack of openness, expectations of doctors and generational differences. The facilitators include positive views about mental health, external confidential service, better patient outcomes, protected time, greater awareness and accessibility, open culture and supportive supervisors.ConclusionOur study began by identifying barriers and facilitators to seeking mental health help in healthcare workers, through our systematic literature review. We contributed
AU  - Zaman,TN
AU  - Mujahid,K
AU  - Mahmud,S
AU  - Ahmed,F
AU  - Ullah,U
AU  - Riaz,U
AU  - Naeem,H
EP  - 24
PY  - 2022///
SN  - 1471-244X
SP  - 1
TI  - What are the barriers and facilitators to seeking help for mental health in NHS doctors: a systematic review and qualitative study
T2  - BMC Psychiatry
UR  - https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-022-04202-9
UR  - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/98891
VL  - 22
ER  -

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