While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the stresses facing healthcare workers to the world’s attention, even in the best of times, they deal with long hours, overwork, the need to cope and perform in the face of the suffering of others. With personal reserves of resilience and perseverance, they also face severe stress reactions, emotional turmoil, burnout, and depression.
In this course, you’ll learn to recognize the symptoms of stress, from mild to chronic to severe, and the negative personal and professional effects of burnout. You’ll also learn steps you can take to build your own personal resilience and perseverance, as well as ways you can help create a culture of resilience within your team and organization.
Developing Your Resilience as a Healthcare Professional