SynthesisJournal of clinical psychology2022
A systematic review of the evidence relating to disclosure of psychological distress by mental health professionals within the workplace.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- What Is the Value of Lived Experience Within Mental Health Professionals, and How Can It Influence Practice? A Systematic Review.International journal of mental health nursing · 2026Pooled it
- Disclosure of Mental Health Problems or Suicidality at Work: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Pooled it
- A systematic review of the evidence relating to disclosure of psychological distress by mental health professionals within the workplace.Journal of clinical psychology · 2022Pooled it
- Contributory Factors to Self-Disclosure in Clinical Supervision: A Meta-ethnography.Clinical psychology & psychotherapyPooled it
- Mental Healthcare Professionals' Own Mental Health Disclosure to their Supervisor: Investigating Barriers and Facilitators, Experiences, and Needs.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Barriers and Enablers to Pre-Registration Nurses Providing Safe Care for Individuals Experiencing Suicidal Distress: A Scoping Review.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Article
- Working with a Chronic Health Condition: Is Choosing Not to Disclose the Same as Hiding Information?Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Adverse childhood experiences and burnout among health care providers in primary care: the moderating role of resilience.Primary health care research & development · 2026Article
- Disclosure Impact of Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: A Scoping Review and a Thematic Analysis.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Social inclusion of people with severe mental illness: a review of current practices, evidence and unmet needs, and future directions.World psychiatry : official journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) · 2026Article
- "I must be in control!": the role of irrational beliefs, challenge and threat, and self-control, in the mental health of employees.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Psychometric validation of the Physician Well-Being Index-Expanded (ePWBI) among physician educators in Hong Kong.Annals of medicine · 2025Article
- 'From that time onwards my role changed'. Disclosing suicidality in Australian workplaces a qualitative study.Health promotion international · 2025Article
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- Voices for change: inclusion of lived experience self-injury research, practice, education, and advocacy.Australian journal of psychology · 2025Article
- [Patient and public involvement at the German Center for Mental Health: achievements and challenges].Der Nervenarzt · 2024Review
- Anticipated Self and Public Stigma in Suicide Prevention Professionals.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo systematically review evidence regarding prevalence and choices of disclosure of psychological distress, by mental health professionals within the workplace.
methodsSix databases were searched in June 2020. Studies were included if they were published in English language and included empirical quantitative, qualitative or mixed-methods data. Studies were excluded if they focused on general healthcare professionals or the general population, or on stress or physical health problems. Study quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Quality Appraisal tool.
resultsNine studies, with a total of 1891 participants, were included. Study quality varied, with studies generally reporting descriptive surveys using hypothetical disclosure scenarios. Distress was often conceptualized in psychiatric terms. These limitations mean conclusions should be treated with caution. Individuals were less likely to disclose in work and had negative experiences of doing so compared to social circles. Fear of stigma inhibited disclosure. There were differing levels of disclosure relating to recipient, trust, quality of supervision, how distress was conceptualized, and type of problem. Disclosure was experienced by some as valuable.
conclusionThere is a need for further research, which addresses the nuanced complexities surrounding disclosure choices for mental health professionals.
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