Frontier mental health research: psychedelics & drug studies

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2 papers

The association of burnout with work absenteeism and the frequency of thoughts in leaving their job in a cohort of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cerina Lee, Thanh‐Huyen T. Vu, John A. Fuller, Melanie E. Freedman, Jacqueline Bannon, John T. Wilkins, et al.
Frontiers in Health Services Summary & key facts 2023 26 citations

Overall, this study cohort showed a positive association between burnout scores and unplanned work absenteeism (and frequency of thoughts in leaving job) during the COVID-19 pandemic. More research is needed to support healthcare worker well-being during times of stress and direct solutions to addressing unplanned absenteeism in the light of…

COVID-19 and Mental Health Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Workplace Health and Well-being

“It’s normal to admit you’re not okay”: New York City college students shaping mental health through journaling

Kristina Baines
SSM - Mental Health Summary & key facts 2022 13 citations

This blog explains a “no rules” approach to journaling. It says putting thoughts on paper or a device can help stop repeating negative worries. The piece lists several ways journaling may help, such as lowering emotional intensity, improving self-awareness, and giving a private space to practice communication and self-compassion.

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