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Residency is, at a minimum, 3 years – with some surgical specializations taking training beyond 5 years. There’s no question that doctors-in-training undergo a lot of stress, as the stringent requirements take much time, money, and energy. As with any demanding profession, but especially in the medical field, mental health issues can arise if notRead More

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that involves obsessions (intrusive, repetitive, unwanted thoughts) and compulsions (rituals that a person does to try and eliminate the obsessions). OCD can certainly present challenges in the workplace, causing misunderstandings between coworkers and other employees. It’s important to note that an individual’s compulsions are not intentional byRead More

For CEOs and business professionals alike, mental illness may not always be on the forefront of priorities. Businesses need a leader who can dedicate time, energy, and money into their pursuits, and treatment for mental illness can quickly seem to take away from this. While it’s true that treatment for mental illness does take timeRead More

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are of major concern within the United States, with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) reporting approximately 21.5 million people aged 12 or older having met the criteria for an SUD in 2014. As addiction continues to be a crisis for many Americans, doctors are now under new pressuresRead More

Bipolar disorder (BPD), along with other mental illnesses, is a complex disorder with several types to better define the experiences of individuals. Collaborative care is considered the most cost-effective, with improved mental and overall health outcomes; in working alongside clinical care managers, patients, and other healthcare professionals, psychiatrists have a unique role, with a responsibilityRead More

Whether you have a mental illness or a substance use disorder (SUD), relapse typically involves reverting back to behaviors you have been working to overcome while in treatment. Many equate relapse as failure, when it is really a true indicator that something in treatment needs to be altered or reinforced. Relapse can tell us aRead More

Executives and CEOs face unique challenges in managing mental illness and addiction, as their entire company’s success relies on their time, effort, and dedication. Treatment for either typically requires a considerable amount of time in a residential treatment program, with even outpatient programs requiring several hours of the day – time which many executives simplyRead More

Between work meetings, project deadlines, never-ending emails and phone calls to make, it may seem nearly impossible to make time for recovery. After all, many executives have found themselves at the hand of substances to cope with unwanted side effects of mental illness, such as racing thoughts, fatigue, nervousness, and more. Unfortunately, this can leadRead More

Legal work is considered one of the most demanding professions next to medical professionals and executives. Those practicing law experience copious amounts of stress, with the pressure to meet tight deadlines, gather information, and present (without mistakes!) a dire need that determines the success (or the end) of someone’s career. Despite the fact that depression,Read More

Pilots are required to perform complex procedures with physical demands that can have a direct effect on their mental/physical health. In this demanding profession, pilots are likely to experience reduced sleep, unhealthy eating patterns, and more. Understanding the complexities that pilots undergo in daily life can provide insight as to physical and mental health interventionsRead More