AMHP Stress, Burnout and Psychological Safety

Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) in England and Wales reportedly face significant stress, burnout, and moral distress due to traumatic work, conflicting pressures, and insufficient support.  Read more about this AMHP stress and burnout in Edge Trainer Dr Jill Hemmington's articles Approved Mental Health Professionals: Teamwork, ‘Safety Nets’ and ‘Buckling Under’  and Approved Mental Health Professionals’ Experiences of Moral Distress: ‘Who Are we For’?

Jill is running our new training course which aims to equip AMHPs with practical skills, including improved communication and opportunities for reflective practice, and peer support networking to manage these challenges. For full details see below:

Event: Stress, Burnout and AMHPs' Psychological Safety

Date, Time & Location: 24 Nov 2025, 10:00 – 16:00 via Zoom

Aim: This one-day course gives Approved Mental Health Professionals an opportunity to engage with the stress, burnout and moral distress that are understood to be inherent aspects of the work. Participants will have an opportunity to hear about and discuss relevant research and practice issues, as well as exploring policy contexts and practice developments. Participants can address ways in which teams and services can develop supportive approaches to the work.

Click HERE to for more info and to book your place(s)

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