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flag One in three European doctors and nurses suffer from depression or anxiety, driven by long hours, violence, and insecurity, prompting WHO warnings of a healthcare crisis.

flag A new WHO Europe report reveals that one in three doctors and nurses across Europe suffer from depression or anxiety, five times the rate of the general population, with suicide thoughts reported by nearly 10%. flag Long and night shifts, workplace violence, bullying, and job insecurity contribute to poor mental health, especially among nurses and female doctors. flag Latvia and Poland have the highest depression rates, while Denmark and Iceland report the lowest. flag Over a quarter of doctors work more than 50 hours weekly, and a third faced threats or violence at work. flag The WHO warns of a looming healthcare worker shortage and calls for urgent reforms to reduce hours, eliminate violence, and ensure mental health support.

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