In February, the Trump administration implemented a controversial return-to-office policy affecting mental health providers at Veterans Affairs (V.A.) offices. Psychiatrists are now mandated to conduct virtual therapy from cubicles in an open space, undermining the privacy essential for effective mental health treatment. This radical shift not only violates ethical standards of care but also risks the trust established during previous remote sessions. The situation has led to dissatisfaction among staff, with many considering resigning as they voice concerns over the negative impact on veteran care and the therapeutic environment.
The new policy at Veterans Affairs requires mental health providers to conduct therapy in open office cubicles, risking patient privacy and undermining trust built via remote sessions.
Many mental health staff express readiness to leave their positions due to the disruptive working conditions imposed by the return-to-office mandate, impacting veteran care.
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