International Journal Of Drug Delivery Technology
Volume 16, Issue 11s, 2026

Occupational Stress, Burnout And Job Satisfaction Among Employees Working In Mental Health Setup: A Systematic Review.

Diksha Joshi1, Nudrat Jahan2

1Research Scholar, School of Humanities, K R Mangalam University, Gurugram, India. Email: dikshajoshiwork@gmail.com

2Associate Professor, School of Humanities, K R Mangalam University, Gurugram, India. Email: nudrat.connect@gmail.com

Corresponding Author: Nudrat Jahan, Associate Professor, School of Humanities, K R Mangalam University, Gurugram, India. Email: nudrat.connect@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Background: Employees working in mental health setup are more likely to experience high levels of work-related stress and burnout, which can affect how satisfied they are with their jobs and their overall well-being.

Objectives: The goal of this study is to look closely at the existing research on how common stress, burnout, and job satisfaction are among mental health professionals. It also aims to find out what factors increase the risk of these issues and what actions can help reduce them.

Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted from 1996 to 2025. Eligible studies included observational and interventional designs that reported on stress, burnout, or job satisfaction among employee working in mental health setup.

Results: From 2,100 screened records, 200 studies met the inclusion criteria. Pooled prevalence estimates indicated high levels of emotional exhaustion, stress, and job dissatisfaction. Major risk factors included workload, unclear role expectations, and lack of supervisory support. Interventions targeting individuals (e.g., CBT, mindfulness) were more effective than organizational approaches.

Conclusion: Burnout and job dissatisfaction are common among employee working in mental health setup. Multi-level strategies are urgently needed to address both systemic and individual risk factors.

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How to cite this article: Joshi D, Jahan N, Occupational Stress, Burnout and Job Satisfaction among Employees Working in Mental Health Setup: A Systematic Review...Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026; 16(11s): 871-880; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.11s.87

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Conflict of interest: None