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WORK-RELATED STRESS CAN LEAD TO POOR JOB PERFORMANCE
Suffering from work-related stress can affect one’s
ability to meet deadlines, make decisions, and manage professional relationships.
According to the American Psychiatric Association, one in four people
report they have missed work as a result of workrelated stress. In observance
of Mental Health Month, the California Association of Marriage and Family
Therapists (CAMFT) offers tips on how to reduce stress levels and boost
work productivity.
• Cultivate a positive work environment.
• Prioritize and set manageable goals.
• Be efficient with your time at work.
• Take a five-minute break between projects.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Divide large projects into smaller tasks and tackle one task at a time.
• Be flexible and take criticism constructively.
If you have adopted these tips and still experience signs of stress
such as irritability, anxiety,
headaches, or poor work performance, you should consider seeking professional
care. The American Psychiatric Foundation reports that more than 75% of people
with workplace issues or mental health problems see substantial improvement in their job performance
after treatment.
A mental health professional, such as a Marriage
and Family Therapist (MFT) is trained to assess, diagnose, and treat
individuals with stress-related mental
heath conditions, such as experiencing
anxiety or having difficulty
concentrating. Therapy can help ease common sources of stress,
including
heavy workloads, financial worries, and problems
with work relationships.
About CAMFT
The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, with
27 chapters throughout the state,
is an independent professional
organization, representing the interests of licensed Marriage and
Family Therapists. CAMFT provides TherapistFinder.com as a resource
to the public looking for
Marriage and Family Therapists located in
California. For more information about CAMFT, please
call (858) 292-2638
or visit www.camft.org or www.therapistfinder.com.
Media Contact: Tricia Whittemore
Porter Novelli
Phone: (619) 687-7018 or (603) 219-6088
E-mail: tricia.whittemore@porternovelli.com
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