In short, be kind toward yourself. Be compassionate toward yourself. Give yourself a break. Finally, reflect upon what you have accomplished, who you have comforted, who you have encouraged, and who you have wrapped with a blanket of psychological sa...

Through stewardship, we physicians have the power to ensure the future and integrity of our profession. We do this by accepting the responsibility to not only provide the very best care to patients now, but also to carry our experiences forward to te...

Practicing mindfulness and meditation in any situation, whether routine or occasionally, can help keep our thoughts tamed. In times of uncertainty and stress, quieting the mind helps us cope and, in turn, as we become calmer and accepting, we help o...

As the COVID-19 pandemic shapes our new normal, telehealth and locum tenens work are redefining healthcare — how it’s delivered and what that means for Americans.

Managers are not only dealing with the stress and sadness of having to let go of a large number of their workers, many of them are also feeling underlying anxiety about their own positions.

Burnout and depression continue to be a major source of distress among physicians worldwide.1 In the United States, over 50% of physicians report significant symptoms of burnout, a rate more than twice that of other professionals.2 In addition to the...

This article discusses a new method of collaboration among multiple disciplines and even multiple institutions that will improve diagnosis, treatment, and management, and even enhance patient compliance and convenience regarding their medical care.

When many of us think of leading a medical practice, one of the first things that comes to mind is a traditional hierarchical structure. As Lyon1 explains, “Traditional leadership sees the people lower in the pyramid of leadership, lower in this stru...

Meditation can be of tremendous help during times like this. Practicing meditation has been shown to reduce anxiety, calm the amygdala and increase our ability to think creatively and empathetically.

Advocacy work is one way physician leaders are amplifying their passion for helping others — and reaping personal benefits as well.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is underrecognized in physicians, even though it may be more prevalent in physicians than in the general population in the United States. The road to recovery for physicians with PTSD entails proper diagnosis and ...

Job stress has become a common and costly problem in the American workplace, including the medical practice. Managing stress is all about taking charge—taking control of our thoughts, our emotions, our schedule, our environment, and the way we deal w...