ArticleFrontiers in public health2026
The protective role of perceived support, job recognition and availability of workplace resources in the relationship between burnout and suicidality among health and social care professionals in Switzerland.
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Introduction: Health and social care professionals are at a higher risk of suicide. This study explores the mediating role of perceived private support (from family and friends), workplace support (from colleagues, supervisors and superiors), perceived availability of workplace resources and perceived job recognition in the relationship between burnout and suicidality among these professionals. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire distributed across 21 partner organizations, primarily in the mental health sector, spanning seven Swiss states in three linguistic regions (German, Franch, Italian). Data from 2,388 health and social care professionals (physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other health and social care personnels) were analyzed using double mediation structural equation modeling. Results: Burnout was significantly associated with higher levels of suicidality. It was negatively associated with perceived workplace support and private support, both of which, in turn, predicted lower suicidality. Both forms of support independently attenuated the association between burnout and suicidality. Similarly, perceived job recognition and availability of workplace resources were associated with lower suicidality and independently mitigated the association between burnout and suicidality. 42% of respondents were classified as at risk of burnout. No gender differences were found. Discussion: The findings suggest that, while suicidality is a complex issue with many contributing factors, increased organizational support could reinforce the protective role of certain work-related factors. Consistently providing adequate support and resources in the workplace, as well as enhancing job recognition, are likely to reduce burnout-associated suicidality. Organizational measures to address burnout are also warranted, since distressed professionals may compromise quality of care, patient safety and institutional functioning or even leave the profession. Therefore, beyond personal suffering, the distress of personnels should also be addressed as a public health issue, especially in times of personnel drop out and shortages.
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