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Distress Profiles and Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Diverse Healthcare Workers Participating in a Mental Health
Sijia Zhang1, Neal Doran2, Desiree Shapiro2
1University of California San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Summary
Racial and ethnic disparities in mental health are evident among healthcare workers, with Asian American/Pacific Islander and Hispanic/Latino individuals experiencing greater distress. Addressing these inequities is crucial for workforce well-being.
Area of Science:
- Medical Health
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Healthcare workers face universal mental health challenges.
- Certain racial and ethnic groups experience amplified stressors and barriers.
- Understanding these disparities is vital for targeted support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine distress profiles among diverse healthcare workers.
- To investigate help-seeking behaviors across racial and ethnic groups.
- To identify specific mental health needs within a diverse workforce.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 6,237 participants in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Interactive Screening Program (ISP).
- Compared burnout, depression, suicide risk, and help-seeking stigma across racial/ethnic cohorts.
- Included healthcare students, trainees, staff, and faculty at a large academic medical center.
Main Results:
- Disproportionate psychological distress (depression, suicide risk, loneliness) observed in Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, and multiracial individuals.
- Higher levels of burnout, loneliness, and hopelessness reported by those who did not disclose racial/ethnic identity.
- Significant differences in mental health burden across diverse demographic groups.
Conclusions:
- Highlights the critical need to acknowledge and address racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare worker mental health.
- Emphasizes the importance of inclusive, accessible, and effective mental healthcare resources and policies.
- Calls for targeted interventions to support vulnerable populations within the healthcare workforce.
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