Occupational Stress

Introduction:

What can we do? Raise awareness The first step is to raise levels of awareness of how prevalent and serious an issue this is. Organizations need to recognize the negative impact of stress and burnout on physicians and provide appropriate programs and support to enhance physical and mental well being to restore satisfaction, energy and performance. Physicians need to recognize that they are working under increasing amounts of stress, acknowledge it and take steps to mitigate its effect. So where do you begin? There are many deep-seated factors, including age, gender, family and life experiences, culture, and ethnicity, that shape a person’s personality, values and behavioral styles. Many of these factors may affect the way an individual reacts to stress and may need to be addressed through appropriate counseling or behavioral modification programs.

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