One in three European health workers suffer depression or anxiety: WHO

Daijiworld Media Network – Brussels

Brussels, Oct 13: A new study by the European branch of the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed a serious mental health crisis among European doctors and nurses, with one in three reporting depression or anxiety—a rate five times higher than the general population.

WHO Europe Director Hans Kluge described the situation as a “health security crisis” that threatens the integrity of healthcare systems. “More than one in 10 have thought about ending their lives or hurting themselves. This is an unacceptable burden on those who care for us,” he said.

The study, based on 90,000 responses from health workers in the 27 EU countries, Iceland, and Norway, highlighted key risk factors including exposure to violence, long working hours, and night shifts