On this page you will find Blog Post 4 – Burnout and remote mental health services. The instructions for this post are located HERE or in Module 2, Week 4.
Burnout
Before reading those articles, I saw technology-mediated practice as something that could make our lives easier; tools like electronic records, email, and Zoom as instruments that simplify our communication, save time, and make things more convenient. Because I am...
Burnout
Prior to reading these articles I thought using technology to prevent burnout was a good idea in subtle ways like using automated messaging for scheduling or just general questions that may need to be answered that the social worker themselves may not need to spend...
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Prior to reading the article, some of the things that were considered or came to mind were the emotional fatigue that we have. This type of fatigue was covered in the article, and this often occurs when one uses or interacts with the same software constantly. The joy...
Burned All The Way Out.
Before reading the articles, I already had concerns about how technology might contribute to burnout. From personal experiences, my job consists of 90 percent being online, and I am also taking all my classes online. It seems that every aspect of life is handled...
Burnout
My team has been working remotely for approximately two years. Working remotely has increased my agency's technology dependency. We have been provided with new cellphones, tablets, monitors, and docking sessions. I spend my entire workday reading and sending emails...
Burnout
Before reading these articles, I was certain that technology-mediated practice lessened fatigue amongst many professions. In my personal experience in past jobs, I have enjoyed days where I can do documentation at home without going into the office because I can work...
Battery Low: 1% of your battery remains!
Before the readings, what came to mind first was the thought of “going outside to touch grass”. I’m not sure when that was coined, but the saying is relative to technological fatigue, amongst other things. In my personal experience, I have found myself using...
Blog 4 – Burnout
Before reading these articles, I already felt technology can be both helpful and draining. In my own work in emergency outreach, there’s this unspoken pressure to always be reachable whether that’s through email, Teams, or text. I’ve seen coworkers struggle to log off...
Blog 4-Burnout
Burnout can cause mental, physical, and emotional harm to our well-being. Let's review some questions about three articles that focus on burnout: the Ratcliff article, the MacDonald article, and the Hilty article. As you consider the...
Blog Post 4: Technology-mediated services and Burnout
1. As you consider the issues regarding fatigue and technology-mediated practice, what things occurred to you prior to reading these articles? Was this based on personal experience, experiences of others you knew, or your own understanding of technology-mediated...