Mitigating Pandemic Burnout
Work/LIfe Connections
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We've all been weathering the impact of a two-year pandemic that continues to affect our lives and requires constant adaptations. Childcare, eldercare, social connections, travel, conferences, and our general way of life has changed. Even the most resilient individuals working in healthcare and education are struggling with some level of burnout. The intensity of caring for patients during a pandemic, the demands often exceeding the staffing resources, constant changes, the unexpected deaths related to COVID, and level of emotional exhaustion is real.
Depression Check-Up During Pandemic Days
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October is Depression Awareness Month. Now more than ever, it is important to take stock of your mood and mental health. Learn the signs and symptoms of depression, and the resources available to you.
A New Resolution: Emotional Health
Work/Life Connections
What it means to be emotionally healthy and how to nurture that part of ourselves.
Support After Challenging Outcomes
Work/Life Connections
When there are challenging cases that impact caregiver psychological well-being, Vanderbilt offers a variety of support services for faculty and staff.
Support following An Adverse Event at VUMC
Work/Life Connections
Adverse Event/Unexpected Outcome Support
What Do I Say When…I Feel Negatively About My Body or Weight?
Work/Life Connections
Even though there is much to be learned about healthy nutrition and the reasonable, healthy approach to eating and exercise our heads and hearts often have different perspectives on the matter.
The Emotional Impact of Breast Cancer
Work/Life Connections
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The Depression and Diabetes Connection
Occupational Health Clinic
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Dementia and the Healthy Brain
Work/Life Connections
As our population ages, it is now estimated that for the US and other industrialized nations, the number of individuals diagnosed with neurocognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, will continue to increase. The CDC noted that, in 2017, complications from Alzheimer's was the sixth leading cause of death for individuals in the United States who are 65 and older. Worldwide, the incidence of dementia is thought to be on the increase, with researchers estimating that the diagnosis of Dementia will triple by 2050.
Is My Spending an Addiction?
Work/Life Connections
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This Wellcast features Nashville psychotherapist, Michael Murphy, talking about emotional spending, ways to recognize it, and how to address unhealthy behaviors.
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Rosemary Cope: Welcome to this edition of the Vanderbilt Health and Wellness Wellcast. I'm Rosemary Cope with Work/Life Connections.
