Abstract
High-risk professionals, those who by the nature of their
work, are more frequently exposed to potentially traumatic
events than the general population (American Psychiatric
Association, 2022; Kilpatrick, 2022), are the focus of this
research. Despite experiencing a higher lifetime prevalence of
mental health disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), compared to the general population, many of these
professionals continue their work for years without seeking
help for mental health issues. It is this repeated exposure to
potentially traumatic events that classifies them as being
mentally ‘at risk’, making their mental health a key topic of
research
work, are more frequently exposed to potentially traumatic
events than the general population (American Psychiatric
Association, 2022; Kilpatrick, 2022), are the focus of this
research. Despite experiencing a higher lifetime prevalence of
mental health disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), compared to the general population, many of these
professionals continue their work for years without seeking
help for mental health issues. It is this repeated exposure to
potentially traumatic events that classifies them as being
mentally ‘at risk’, making their mental health a key topic of
research
| Original language | English |
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| Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Print ISBNs | 978-94-6473-998-5 |
| Electronic ISBNs | 978-94-6473-998-5 |
| Publication status | Published - 28 Jan 2026 |
Themes from the UHS research agenda
- Health and welfare
- Professional ethics and integrity