The holiday season is often a time of joy, but it also brings considerable stress. According to a 2023 poll by the American Psychological Association, 89% of U.S. adults report feeling stressed during this time. For clinicians, the challenges are particularly acute, with heightened patient loads, staff shortages, and increased patient emotional needs adding to the strain. Healthcare staffing company CareerStaff notes that shortages intensify during November and December due to higher absenteeism and senior staff taking vacations. At the same time, patient volumes typically surge due to a range of holiday-related incidents. More here…
