A Psychological Approach to Chronic Stress burnout conflict zones corporate executives emergency services first responders frontline high stress jobs military non-government organisations psychology resilience building stress management Jul 15, 2024

As a trauma psychologist, I've witnessed first-hand the profound impact chronic stress can have on individuals. Over the years, I've worked within an excellent psychological formulation model known as the ‘5P's’, developed by psychologist Dr Jacqueline Adshead, who highlights...

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Mitigating Burnout in High-Stress Professions: The Role of Nutrition, Sleep, and Exercise burnout conflict zones corporate executives emergency services exercise first responders frontline high stress jobs military nutrition physical resilience resilience building sleep stress management Jul 08, 2024

Introduction

In the world of high-stress jobs, burnout has become a prevalent issue affecting individuals across these professions. Characterised by emotional exhaustion, reduced performance, and a sense of detachment, burnout can severely impact one’s mental and physical health....

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How to Stop Your Staff Burning Out: Mental Health and Resilience Training for Frontline Services burnout conflict zones emergency services first responders frontline high stress jobs military non-government organisations resilience building resilience rises stress management Jul 01, 2024

Introduction 

In the fast-paced world of frontline services, the dedication and hard work of staff are the backbone of success. However, without adequate mental health support and resilience training, even the most committed employees can experience burnout, leading to high turnover rates...

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Introduction to Trauma and Resilience in High-Stress Professions adversity burnout conflict zones emergency services first responders frontline high stress jobs military non-government organisations psychological resilience trauma Jun 07, 2024

Introduction

High-stress professions, such as emergency responders, healthcare workers, military personnel, police officers, and firefighters, often involve exposure to traumatic events. These experiences can profoundly affect an individual's mental and emotional wellbeing, potentially...

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Mental Health Awareness in High-Stress Professions: Essential for Organisational Success burnout corporate executives first responders frontline high stress jobs military non-government organisations resilience building stress management May 20, 2024

Introduction

In the relentless pace of high-stress professions, mental well-being often becomes overlooked until it burgeons into a serious issue. Promoting mental health awareness in these settings isn't merely about averting crises; it's about creating a culture that enhances productivity,...

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Recognising Burnout in High-Stress Professions: Key Symptoms and Management Strategies burnout corporate executives first responders frontline high stress jobs resilience building resilience rises stress management May 13, 2024

Introduction

In high-stress professions, the relentless pressure can often lead to burnout, a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. Occupations such as healthcare, corporate and emergency services, demand high levels of endurance and...

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