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Australia's Mental Health Crisis: Nurses and Lawyers Burnout
10/2/2025
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Story summary
- Mental health nurses in Australia face severe stress from staffing shortages, high workloads, and violence, risking burnout and poorer care.
- Victoria offers nurse scholarships to enhance skills amid shortages.
- Study finds 60% of legal sector workers anticipate leaving due to burnout and long hours.
- LawCare calls for evidence-based, flexible, accessible mental health solutions with regular feedback and leadership.
