Stress, distress, and burnout among medical trainees: An institutional approach

Abstract

In the recent changes in medical education and health-care systems, stressful work condition and concurrent destabilizing psychosocial dynamics can result in adverse consequences of medical trainee's mental health. This can range from the usual stress in a medical school to distress and long-term burnout emerging into psychological disorders often underrecognized and ill managed. Stigma and poorly integrated available mental health services, administration, peers, and families can be roadblocks to implement an effective campus mental health services. This article also provides a template of student mental health service model in our institution and suggested measures for a holistic professional grooming during medical curriculum.