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3 papers

Sources of social support and burnout: A meta-analytic test of the conservation of resources model.

Jonathon R. B. Halbesleben
Journal of Applied Psychology Summary & key facts 2006 1,254 citations

This 2006 meta-analysis combined past studies on social support and burnout. Overall, social support showed similar links to the three burnout parts: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization (feeling detached or cynical), and reduced personal accomplishment (feeling less effective at work). But the source of support mattered: support from work was more strongly…

Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior Workplace Health and Well-being

The Effectiveness of the Feldenkrais Method: A Systematic Review of the Evidence

Susan Hillier, Anthea Worley

This systematic review looked at 20 randomized trials of the Feldenkrais Method (FM). Pooled results from 7 trials showed small but measurable balance improvements in older adults (for example, timed up and go was 1.14 seconds faster and functional reach improved by 6.08 cm). The studies and outcomes were very…

Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Foot and Ankle Surgery Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

Receiving support for mental health problems from family and friends: Measurement and impact on mental health, relationships, and help-seeking

Amy J. Morgan, Judith Wright, Andrew J. Mackinnon, Nicola J. Reavley, Alyssia Rossetto, Long Khanh-Dao Le, et al.
journals.plos.org Summary & key facts 2025 0 citations

Researchers created a short survey that people who were helped could use to report what their friend or family member did. They tested it with 1,116 adults who had a recent mental health problem and were helped by someone close. The survey grouped actions into two types (recommended and not…

Digital Mental Health Interventions Family Caregiving in Mental Illness Mental Health Treatment and Access
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