Even during “normal” times, the stress felt by frontline workers can be tremendous. Now, during the coronavirus pandemic, the psychological stress among frontline workers has become a serious issue that needs to be addressed. Unprecedented Pressure During the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline workers are facing a level of pressure that is unprecedented. As they help others…
Workplace stress is often associated with high-pressure careers such as those in emergency medicine, aviation, and law enforcement fields. Professionals who work in an office, including lawyers, can also experience high levels of stress throughout the day. Knowing how to relieve stress at your desk can help you reduce some of your physical pain while…
Professionals are under a lot of stress normally and their stress level has increased significantly over the past year and a half, during the pandemic. Two areas in particular, aviation and healthcare, are seeing high burnout rates. Burnout in physicians and pilots has some surprising similarities. What is Burnout? Burnout can happen when you’re overworked,…
Working as a professional in any industry has its challenges. Physicians, lawyers, and pilots each face a uniquely stressful day each time they go to work. The same is true of professional therapists. Do therapists go to therapy? Therapy for therapists can be an important aspect of their health and well-being, just as therapy can…
You live in a stressful world and you work in a stressful job. On top of all of that, the pandemic of the past year has added stress to your everyday life. During Stress Awareness Month, take the time to understand your stress and how it can affect your mental and physical health. Your chronic…
Physicians, lawyers, and pilots in Philadelphia, in Hawaii, and across the country face challenges that come with the stress of their jobs every day. Some professionals are well-equipped to cope with the stress in a healthy way. However, sometimes the stress is overwhelming or the individual just isn’t able to manage it appropriately. March is…
As winter approaches, the days are growing shorter. Daylight in the Pennsylvania area will be reduced to just over nine hours a day in the upcoming weeks. While this is a normal occurrence each year, it can also be a very depressing time for some people. When you are dealing with seasonal affective disorder and…
The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful for everyone. Essential workers, including physicians and other healthcare workers, face an additional level of stress. Prioritizing mental health treatment during a pandemic is essential for your continued health and well-being as a professional. Mental Illness Awareness Week October 4-10 has been designated as Mental Illness Awareness Week. In…
The coronavirus outbreak is stressful. A recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that 45% of adults “feel that worry and stress related to coronavirus has had a negative impact on their mental health, up from 32% in early March.” When you are an essential worker, that stress is compounded by the need to continue working…
Finding the right type of treatment for substance abuse issues can be difficult. Especially because of the number of programs that are available. Inpatient programs are an excellent option if you need a high level of care. Intensive outpatient programs for mental health and addiction can be better if you are balancing career and family…