Perceptions of mental health literacy, stigma, empathy, and confidence in managing patients with psychiatric disorders among doctors and nurses working in a Singapore emergency department.

ABSTRACT: In line with the global rise in mental health disorders, Singapore has experienced a notable increase in prevalence, from 13.4% in 2020 to 17% in 2022. Despite strategic efforts to strengthen mental health services, such as expanding the workforce of psychiatrists and psychologists and integrating care into primary healthcare settings, the Emergency Department (ED) faces escalating numbers of patients with psychiatric disorders. This surge leads to heightened workloads, stress, and burnout among healthcare professionals. This study explores the perceptions of mental health literacy, stigma, empathy, and confidence in managing patients with psychiatric disorders among doctors and nurses working in Singapore's EDs. Questionnaires used include the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) to assess

SUBMITTER: Ang JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12317582 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature