Physical manifestations of anxiety and depression- A challenge for healthcare professionals
At workplace, anxiety and depression may negatively affects the task performance, thinking process, emotions, work relationships and importantly physical health. KIH considers its every employee an asset. A workshop with the theme “Physical manifestations of anxiety and depression- A challenge for healthcare professionals” was organized for KIH employees by Dr. Nadeem Rehman (Consultant Gastroenterology, KIH) and Dr. Shakil Malik (Senior Clinical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation & Teaching Trust Senior; Lecturer King’s College London). Objective of this session was to create awareness about the prevalence and manifestation of anxiety and depression. It will be followed by a series of workshops with the aim to develop coping strategies and prevent burnout in health care professionals.