There is a lot of talk in recent times about doctors needing to be resilient to be able to handle the stresses and strains of the job better, rather than getting depressed or suicidal. I welcome the attention that is being brought to these important issues. It is...
We all know that experiencing a high degree of stress, especially for a prolonged period can be debilitating and even deadly. Scientists have known for some time that conditions such as cancer and heart disease can be induced by living a stressful life. Stress can...
A recent 2017 report from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference claims stress and poverty can increase African Americans risk for Alzheimers Disease. According to the Department of Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine, and Emory Alzheimer’s...
“It’s Friday!” “Happy Friday!” “Fri-YAY!” If you are a healthcare professional, chances are good that this gets under your skin. Weekends? They don’t exist in your world. And if you have a weekend, rejoice – you can finally catch up on… more work? Isn’t play for lazy...
Have you ever overreacted with anger to what someone else said or did? Are you prone to road rage? How much is that anger costing you in terms of lost career opportunities or soured relationships? When is anger appropriate? All emotions, including anger, are an...
Losing a job can be tough and in many circumstances, feels devastating. Redundancy can leave people reeling, even if they know it’s coming. Unfortunately, in our current economic climate, this is an experience all too familiar to many. When people are subject to...
