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Stress and stress management in clinical psychology: Findings from a systematic review

Hannigan, Ben, Edwards, Deborah, Burnard, Philip·2004·Journal of Mental Health

Abstract

Background: Occupational stress is a major problem for individuals and organizations. Stress can cause burnout, ill-health, high workforce turnover, absenteeism, lowered morale and reduced efficiency and performance.Aims: To identify factors that contribute to stress, burnout and job satisfaction for qualified UK clinical psychologists; to identify the various coping strategies that are employed; to identify stress management interventions that have been used by members of the clinical psychology profession in the UK.Method: Systematic review, focusing on stressors, moderators and stress outcomes and on stress management interventions.Results: Seven studies were included in the review. Just one reported an evaluation of a stress management intervention. Reported sources of stress for clinical psychologists included client characteristics, excessive workloads, professional self-doubt and poor management. Coping strategies included talking with colleagues, and other “active” approaches to personal stress management. Up to 40% of UK clinical psychologists participating in studies were found to be experiencing “caseness” levels of distress.Conclusions: Mental health work is stress-provoking. However, organizational and professional factors may militate against psychologists seeking and receiving support at work.Declaration of interest: This study was undertaken with the support of the Wales Office of Research and Development for Health and Social Care.

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Authors
Hannigan, B., Edwards, D., & Burnard, P.
Affiliations
Cardiff University (GB)
Corresponding author
Hannigan, Ben
Venue
Journal of Mental Health
Published
2004-06
Volume
13
Issue
3
Pages
235-245
ISSN
  • 0963-8237 (ISSN-L)
  • 1360-0567
OpenAlex
W2161391556
Cited by
132
References
31
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.45
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Journal of Mental Health (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Stress and Burnout Research
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Health and Burnout
Keywords
occupational stress, clinical psychologists, burnout, job satisfaction, coping strategies, stress management interventions, workload, professional self-doubt, workplace support, mental health work

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