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This concurrent resolution recognizes March 18, 2025, as the inaugural Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness, addressing the critical issue of burnout and mental health challenges facing healthcare workers in the United States. The resolution highlights alarming statistics, including that 50 percent of healthcare workers reported burnout in 2020, with significant percentages experiencing physical and verbal abuse, depression, and suicidal thoughts. It acknowledges the serious consequences of these challenges, such as staffing shortages, high job turnover, and potential impacts on patient care and safety. The resolution references recent efforts to address these issues, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Health Worker Mental Health Initiative, the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, and the Surgeon General's Advisory on Addressing Health Worker Burnout. By designating this awareness day, the resolution aims to draw attention to the mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals and support ongoing efforts to improve their working conditions and overall health.

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