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Here are some tips to help you and
your veterinary practice staff manage
mental fatigue and stress brought on by
new challenges due to the pandemic.
Tips for managing
mental fatigue and stress
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak,
many of us are being asked to bend and
adapt in extraordinary ways to new
challenges. This turbulence and upheaval,
whether in the workplace or in our personal
lives, can take a marked toll on mental
and emotional well-being. It's important to
recognize that exceptional circumstances
require a commensurate investment of
emotional and physical energy to navigate
such demands.
Managing
mental
fatigue
and stress
Understanding stress and
how to identify it
In times when the compounding worries about job security,
shifting social climate, unpredictability of the future, and the
health and safety of loved ones quickly add up, you should
be especially cognizant about stress and the problems it
can cause. While often dismissed as a trivial or unavoidable
modern affliction, stress — especially chronic stress — can
actually have disastrous effects, both personally and among
employees in your veterinary practice. How can we identify
and manage it?
How stress can affect mental health:
• Difficulty concentrating and focusing
• Impaired faculties of judgment
• Depletion of mental stamina
• Increased risk for depression, anxiety, and other
mental health disorders
How stress can affect physical health:
• Depletion of energy
• Aches, pains, and muscle tension
• Insomnia and sleep disturbances
• Gastrointestinal distress
How stress can affect emotional health:
• Agitation, frustration, anger, and moodiness
• Avoidance behavior and other neuroses
• Poor coping mechanisms like excess alcohol and
drug use
