Beverly Hills, CA – Bridges to Recovery is a local mental health treatment facility that recently published a blog talking about the impact of high-stress careers on mental health. Their team is comprised of world-renowned experts in mental health care at a facility that is secluded and welcoming.
“Career-related stress is closely associated with an increased risk of mental health complications. One study demonstrated that individuals working 90 or more hours per week exhibited depression symptoms at a rate three times higher than those working 40–45 hours. Those with extended weekly hours were significantly more likely to meet diagnostic criteria for moderate to severe depression, with symptom severity often warranting clinical intervention.
Career stress alongside chronic stress – characterized by ongoing activation of the sympathetic nervous system – is directly linked to the development of anxiety and depression. Stress causes structural changes in brain regions including the hippocampus, which have clinical implications for disorders such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These findings show that stress is an important factor in the development of anxiety and depression,” the blog reads.
Achieving a healthy work-life balance proves challenging in high-demand, high-stress professions, where the pressures of work easily encroach upon personal time. Deadlines, projects, patients, and caseloads, to name a few, all pull hours off the time spent out of the office. A study compared nonwork domains and their importance to each demographic. Nonwork domains included health, family, friendship, leisure activities, training activities, household management, and community involvement. The results showed participants put health and family as 25% more important than all other nonwork domains. This was among all demographics, regardless of chronic health conditions or able-bodied-ness.
Preserving mental health in demanding careers requires a proactive approach to managing stress and maintaining well-being. High-stress professions place individuals at increased risk of burnout, depression, and anxiety, making it essential to implement strategies that promote a positive and well-maintained stress level. Supportive workplace policies and mental health resources offer a pivotal role in sustaining long-term mental health for those in high-pressure roles.
“Average stress levels are often motivating to improve career performance. When stress levels remain elevated for long periods, however, both performance and mental health waiver. Stress management tools are utilized to prevent being overworked and implement habits for ongoing mental wellness. Some options for managing work stress include work delegation, time management, sharing burdens with colleagues, reducing overtime, and incorporating breaks,” the article continues.
Mental wellness originates within the brain, where receptors play a crucial role in the stress response and the development of related mental health conditions. Chronic stress exposure, particularly in early life, leads to dysfunction and a reduction in the expression of these receptors. Understanding these abnormalities is essential for identifying new therapeutic targets that could more effectively address the neurobiological changes induced by stress and mitigate the onset of mood disorders.
Bridges to Recovery offers premium mental health care for adults facing stress, burnout, and various other conditions. Their team combines evidence-based practices with holistic therapies to create a whole-person approach to treatment. The facility boasts a home-like environment and clients are allowed to bring their pets while in residential care. Clients have the option to stay in private rooms and each site has a chef providing gourmet, healthy meals.
To learn more about Bridges to Recovery, call 877-727-4343 or visit their website.
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For more information about Bridges to Recovery, contact the company here:
Bridges to Recovery
Michaela Carapaccio
(855) 340-9716
contact@bridgestorecovery.com
Bridges to Recovery
725 Foothill Rd
Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
