MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: A DETAILED LOOK AT MENTAL WELL-BEING IN ACADEMIA AND HEALTHCARE
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Keywords
Mental Health, Stress Management, Coping Mechanisms, Institutional Support, Community Resilience, Faculty Well-being, Healthcare Professionals, Academic and Healthcare Settings, Burnout Prevention, Mental Health Policies
Abstract
This paper provides a comprehensive exploration of mental well-being, targeting faculty members within higher education and healthcare professionals. It highlights the critical importance of psychological health across both academia and healthcare sectors, underlining unique and shared stressors ranging from the rigors of scholarly and medical duties to the demands of balancing professional and personal lives. By reviewing existing literature and integrating empirical findings, the paper investigates the prevalent mental health conditions, coping strategies employed, and the pivotal role of institutional support in both settings. The goal is to foster resilience and create supportive environments in these crucial sectors, ultimately enhancing the well-being of educators and healthcare providers alike.
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Anas Alhur, Sultan alghamdi, Abdullah Aldawsri, Turki Alotaibi, Saeed Alghamdi, Abdullah Alghamdi, Mohammed Alzahrani, Abdulaziz alghamdi, Saeed Alzahrani, Yousef Alzahrani, Mohannad essa, Hussain Jamal, Abdullah kinanah, Mohammed alzabadin, & Abdulrahman Zakri. (2022). MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: A DETAILED LOOK AT MENTAL WELL-BEING IN ACADEMIA AND HEALTHCARE. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 29(04), 2908-2916. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v29i04.5727
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Author Biographies
Anas Alhur
College of Public Health and Health Informatics, University of Hail
Sultan alghamdi
King fahad hospital at albaha city
Abdullah Aldawsri
Wadi Al-Dawasir General Hospital
Turki Alotaibi
Al Quwayiyah General Hospital
Saeed Alghamdi
East Jeddah Hospital
Abdullah Alghamdi
Ministry of Health
Mohammed Alzahrani
King Fahad hospital
Abdulaziz alghamdi
Minstery of health
Saeed Alzahrani
King Fahad hospital
Yousef Alzahrani
Ministry of Health, Adhum General Hospital
Mohannad essa
Ministry of health
Hussain Jamal
Ministry of Health
Abdullah kinanah
Jazan Al-Himaa Primary Health Care Center
Mohammed alzabadin
Ministry of Health, Najran
Abdulrahman Zakri
Alardah General Hospital
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Anas Alhur, Sultan alghamdi, Abdullah Aldawsri, Turki Alotaibi, Saeed Alghamdi, Abdullah Alghamdi, Mohammed Alzahrani, Abdulaziz alghamdi, Saeed Alzahrani, Yousef Alzahrani, Mohannad essa, Hussain Jamal, Abdullah kinanah, Mohammed alzabadin, & Abdulrahman Zakri. (2022). MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: A DETAILED LOOK AT MENTAL WELL-BEING IN ACADEMIA AND HEALTHCARE. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 29(04), 2908-2916. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v29i04.5727