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Psychologist Megan McElheran says COVID stressors and medical culture are a “recipe for traumatizing people”
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Psychologist Megan McElheran says COVID stressors and medical culture are a “recipe for traumatizing people”
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Montreal company brings resting pods to fatigued hospital staff
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Psychologist Megan McElheran says COVID stressors and medical culture are a “recipe for traumatizing people”
Description
April 24, 2021
Megan McElheran, a psychologist in Calgary who has worked with military and first responders for two decades, says the type of trauma heath care workers are facing is chronic and often workers do not feel they can admit they are struggling.
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Psychologist Megan McElheran says COVID stressors and medical culture are a “recipe for traumatizing people”01:17 | April 24, 2021
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‘No such thing as a perfect parent’: More than half of parents say they’re burned out01:56 | May 8, 2024
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Canada’s teachers say ongoing staff shortages creating ‘crisis.’ What’s behind it?04:43 | September 5, 2023
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Nova Scotia wildfires: Firefighters are tired but not “burned out,” officials say01:13 | June 1, 2023
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New study reveals 7 in 10 Ontario nurses say they can’t provide adequate patient care05:30 | August 4, 2022
-
Some ERs overwhelmed as another COVID-19 wave hits02:15 | July 11, 2022
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How Ontario’s ‘right to disconnect’ law works and what’s still missing02:04 | June 6, 2022
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COVID update after the first long weekend of spring05:43 | April 20, 2022
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The Morning Show: April 1945:43 | April 19, 2022
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The latest developments as Canada continues to fight against Omicron06:44 | January 10, 2022
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On the frontlines: ER nurse sheds light on staffing shortages04:30 | January 7, 2022
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Canadian township approves 4-day work week02:16 | December 26, 2021
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Report sheds light on needs of homeless support workers04:45 | December 6, 2021
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How to recognize burnout01:48 | December 5, 2021
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Alleviating mental health from unorthodox channels04:07 | September 23, 2021
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Calls for action from feds amid nursing shortage in Ontario02:12 | September 15, 2021
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OMA: ongoing physician burnout exacerbated by the pandemic02:06 | August 22, 2021
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Having reopening anxiety? Tips for a burnout-free summer06:38 | June 15, 2021
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Three things health care workers can do to improve their mental wellness00:52 | April 24, 2021
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Edmonton physician ‘very worried’ about hospitals’ capacity to keep up with the third wave00:56 | April 24, 2021
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The emotional toll the pandemic is taking on health care workers11:10 | April 24, 2021
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Health care workers face an impossible dilemma: burnout or leave01:42 | April 23, 2021
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Global News at 6:00: April 1107:48 | April 11, 2021
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Montreal company brings resting pods to fatigued hospital staff02:16 | March 13, 2021
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Tips and strategies for managing burnout one year into the pandemic03:10 | March 13, 2021
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Ontario health-care workers sounding alarm over burnout as economy prepares to reopen01:47 | February 13, 2021
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Psychologist Megan McElheran says COVID stressors and medical culture are a “recipe for traumatizing people”01:17 | April 24, 2021
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‘No such thing as a perfect parent’: More than half of parents say they’re burned out01:56 | May 8, 2024
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Canada’s teachers say ongoing staff shortages creating ‘crisis.’ What’s behind it?04:43 | September 5, 2023
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Nova Scotia wildfires: Firefighters are tired but not “burned out,” officials say01:13 | June 1, 2023
-
New study reveals 7 in 10 Ontario nurses say they can’t provide adequate patient care05:30 | August 4, 2022
-
Some ERs overwhelmed as another COVID-19 wave hits02:15 | July 11, 2022
-
How Ontario’s ‘right to disconnect’ law works and what’s still missing02:04 | June 6, 2022
-
COVID update after the first long weekend of spring05:43 | April 20, 2022
-
The Morning Show: April 1945:43 | April 19, 2022
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How beneficial workcations really are for employees02:19 | February 26, 2022
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Woman starts podcast to help her build resilience02:38 | February 6, 2022
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Caregiver burnout continues to rise02:47 | January 30, 2022
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Qualifying for sick days in the absence of positive COVID test04:46 | January 14, 2022
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The Morning Show: January 1045:47 | January 10, 2022
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The latest developments as Canada continues to fight against Omicron06:44 | January 10, 2022
-
On the frontlines: ER nurse sheds light on staffing shortages04:30 | January 7, 2022
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Canadian township approves 4-day work week02:16 | December 26, 2021
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Report sheds light on needs of homeless support workers04:45 | December 6, 2021
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How to recognize burnout01:48 | December 5, 2021
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Alleviating mental health from unorthodox channels04:07 | September 23, 2021
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Calls for action from feds amid nursing shortage in Ontario02:12 | September 15, 2021
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OMA: ongoing physician burnout exacerbated by the pandemic02:06 | August 22, 2021
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Having reopening anxiety? Tips for a burnout-free summer06:38 | June 15, 2021
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Three things health care workers can do to improve their mental wellness00:52 | April 24, 2021
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Edmonton physician ‘very worried’ about hospitals’ capacity to keep up with the third wave00:56 | April 24, 2021
-
The emotional toll the pandemic is taking on health care workers11:10 | April 24, 2021
-
Health care workers face an impossible dilemma: burnout or leave01:42 | April 23, 2021
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Global News at 6:00: April 1107:48 | April 11, 2021
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Montreal company brings resting pods to fatigued hospital staff02:16 | March 13, 2021
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Tips and strategies for managing burnout one year into the pandemic03:10 | March 13, 2021
-
Ontario health-care workers sounding alarm over burnout as economy prepares to reopen01:47 | February 13, 2021
Psychologist Megan McElheran says COVID stressors and medical culture are a “recipe for traumatizing people”
Description
April 24, 2021
Megan McElheran, a psychologist in Calgary who has worked with military and first responders for two decades, says the type of trauma heath care workers are facing is chronic and often workers do not feel they can admit they are struggling.
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