Depression
This mental health disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.
What is depression?
This anxiety disorder involves experiencing sudden and intense episodes of fear or discomfort, accompanied by physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, sweating, trembling, and feelings of impending doom.
What is panic disorder?
This stress management technique involves creating a calm and clutter-free environment in your home or workspace to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
What is decluttering or creating an organized workspace?
This self-care practice involves taking short breaks throughout the day to recharge and refocus, promoting productivity and well-being.
What is taking micro-breaks or mini-rests?
What term refers to the emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment experienced by some healthcare workers as a result of chronic workplace stress?
What is burnout?
This neurotransmitter is often associated with mood regulation and is believed to play a role in depression.
What is serotonin?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for anxiety disorders. What does CBT focus on?
What is identifying and challenging irrational thoughts and behaviors?
Regular physical activity can help reduce stress by increasing the production of these chemicals in the brain, often referred to as "feel-good" neurotransmitters.
What are endorphins?
This self-care activity involves practicing self-compassion and treating oneself with kindness and understanding, especially during challenging times.
What is self-compassion or self-kindness?
This term refers to the phenomenon of healthcare workers experiencing symptoms of trauma, such as intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and emotional numbness, after exposure to traumatic events at work.
What is secondary traumatic stress or vicarious trauma?
Depression can increase the risk of developing this chronic medical condition which is often referred to as the "silent killer."
What is cardiovascular disease?
This relaxation technique involves tensing and then relaxing specific muscle groups to reduce physical tension and anxiety.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
This relaxation technique involves focusing on your breath and bringing your attention to the present moment.
What is mindfulness meditation?
This self-care practice involves setting boundaries and saying "no" when necessary to protect your time and energy.
What is assertiveness or boundary-setting?
What term describes the fear or worry experienced by healthcare workers about making errors, harming patients, or failing to meet expectations, which can lead to heightened stress and anxiety?
What is medical or clinical anxiety?
What is the term for a type of depression characterized by recurring episodes of depression alternating with periods of relatively normal mood, often punctuated by episodes of elevated mood and energy known as hypomania or mania?
What is bipolar disorder or manic depression?
This breathing technique involves taking slow, deep breaths to help reduce symptoms of anxiety and promote relaxation.
What is diaphragmatic breathing or belly breathing?
This stress management technique involves breaking tasks into smaller, more manageable steps to reduce feelings of overwhelm.
What is task prioritization or SMART goals?
Practicing gratitude has been shown to improve mental health and overall well-being by shifting focus away from negativity and fostering this positive emotion.
What is happiness or contentment?
This term refers to the feeling of powerlessness or lack of control experienced by healthcare workers when they are unable to provide the level of care they believe is necessary for their patients.
What is moral distress?
Depression affects people of all ages, but this demographic group has the highest prevalence rate.
What is adolescents (ages 18-25)?
Exposure therapy, a common treatment for anxiety disorders, involves gradually exposing individuals to feared objects or situations to help them overcome this.
What is fear or avoidance?
What term describes the practice of consciously redirecting attention away from stressors and towards positive or neutral stimuli?
These are positive statements used to challenge and overcome negative thoughts.
What are affirmations?
Healthcare workers often prioritize the health needs of their patients over their own well-being. What term describes this tendency to neglect self-care in favor of caring for others?
What is caregiver burden or compassion fatigue?