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Purpose: To identify the role overload, mental health distress, and quality of life among Jordanian female healthcare professionals and explore their interrelationships. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional correlational research involved 412 female participants (physicians, nurses, and pharmacists) from the government and private sectors in Jordan. The Role Overload, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Brief Version were used for data collection. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, multiple linear regression, multivariate analysis of variance, Tukey's post hoc test, Spearman rho, and linear regression tests (p=0.05). Results: Results indicate that 83.2% of participants experienced moderate to high role overload, with 72.9% displaying signs of moderate to extreme depression. Professionals working >40 hours/week experienced elevated stress levels, while those with chronic illnesses exhibited higher mean scores for depressive symptoms (M= 16.91 vs M= 14.49, p=0.002) and stress (M= 20.55 vs M= 18.57, p=0.033). Professionals attending older individuals reported increased role overload (M= 3.66 vs M= 3.14, p<0.001), higher stress (M=19.99 vs M=18.14, p=0.027), and lower physical (M=51.79 vs 55.41, p =0.025) and psychological (M=50.04 vs M=53.57, p=0.045) quality of life. Simple regression analysis revealed that role overload significantly predicted stress, depression, and anxiety. Role overload's impact on depression scores (ß = 2.108, t=5.234, p<0.001), as well as anxiety (ß =1.933, t=5.014, p<0.001), was associated with an inverse correlation with both physical (ß =1.671, R2= 3.4, p<0.001) and psychological (ß =1.914, R2= 1.4%, p=0.018) quality of life of healthcare professionals. Mental distress and role overload significantly predicted participants' physical and psychological quality of life. Conclusion: This study established a significant association between role overload, quality of life, and psychological health of female healthcare professionals in Jordan, with implications for enhancing their well-being.
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A 20-year-old male was referred by a psychiatrist to the clinic for treatment. He was diagnosed with social anxiety disorder (SAD), depression, and substances abuse. He complained of depressive mood and severe anxiety symptoms. These symptoms are triggered in social situations, as well as when talking to others, being in public areas, and going to malls or any crowded places. Because of his symptoms, he avoided getting into the situation, which affected his daily life. The patient was diagnosed with SAD, major depression, and substance abuse and underwent 20 separate sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The application of CBT led to a decrease in the number of anxiety attacks and angry outbursts that the patient suffers from. It also helped him learn some techniques to use in his interactions within the society, as well as other techniques, such as cognitive reorganization of dysfunctional thoughts, and gradually exposed him to the social situations. He also learned to practice some relaxation techniques, to teach him integration in social situations and confrontation instead of avoidance.
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BACKGROUND: COVID-19-related healthcare services focus primarily on medical and physical treatments. Related treatments for psychosocial and mental health needs have not been a priority for healthcare professionals. Understanding the process by which individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 adapt psychologically will allow better planning for mental healthcare and healthcare outcomes. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore how recovered individuals with COVID-19 adapted to related psychological and social stressors during the infection period. METHODS: A descriptive phenomenological approach was used to investigate a purposive sample of 13 individuals in Jordan who had recovered from COVID-19. Data were collected using semistructured interviews. RESULTS: Perceptions related to being diagnosed with COVID-19 were distinguished into four major themes: conscious awareness (acceptance, victimization, and normalizing), uncertainty (apprehension and poor communication), sources of psychosocial support (caring family, healthcare professionals' support, and self-grieving), and resilience (optimism, positive thinking, and spirituality). CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study indicate the need to integrate psychosocial and mental healthcare services into healthcare plans provided to individuals with COVID-19 and similar pandemic infections.