Turning 2021

If 2020 was the ultimate exercise in improv, we gave a performance worthy of cheers and ovation. Even so, 2020 was especially stressful for doctors as we were stretched beyond our capacities in all spheres of our life, all at once, and for far too long.

The human response to psychological stress is one of the most important public health problems, and doctors are especially susceptible to it because of the nature of our work and the long hours, only compounded by the pandemic. Many of us are "Turning 2021" psychologically wounded and physically and mentally exhausted.

Taking stock of 2020, Turning 2021 mentally fit might seem like a lofty goal. Fortunately, there are evidence-based strategies that can help us ameliorate the impact of chronic stress as we pursue our goal of mental fitness in 2021.

Please see my recent article for the Dallas County Medical Society to learn more.

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