Approaching mental health with empathy

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Members of the APA Mental Health group’s New South Wales branch consider the evolution of approaches to mental health within physiotherapy and how to support both patients and staff. Ryan McGrath reflects on his recent research, which suggests that physiotherapists feel unprepared for this emotional aspect of their work, with multiple interactions linked to empathy fatigue. This points to an urgent need for a more comprehensive approach to healthcare, integrating both physical and mental health competencies within physiotherapy practice.

Period18 Oct 2023

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  • TitleApproaching mental health with empathy
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletInMotion
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date18/10/23
    DescriptionMembers of the APA Mental Health group’s New South Wales branch consider the evolution of approaches to mental health within physiotherapy and how to support both patients and staff. Ryan McGrath reflects on his recent research, which suggests that physiotherapists feel unprepared for this emotional aspect of their work, with multiple interactions linked to empathy fatigue. This points to an urgent need for a more comprehensive approach to healthcare, integrating both physical and mental health competencies within physiotherapy practice.
    URLhttps://australian.physio/inmotion/approaching-mental-health-empathy
    PersonsRyan McGrath
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