The words to use
- Resilience
- Coping with pressure, recovering from setbacks and seeking support early. It is not the same as never feeling stressed.
- Burnout
- In the WHO's definition, a syndrome from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed: exhaustion, cynicism about the job and reduced effectiveness. Not classed as a medical condition.
- Early warning sign
- Your own first signal that pressure is building, such as poor sleep, irritability or skipping meals. Naming yours shows self-awareness.
- NHS Practitioner Health
- A free, confidential, self-referral NHS service in England that treats mental health problems and addiction in NHS staff, including doctors, who can't get confidential care locally.
