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.
Blog Post 4 – Burnout
Fatigue and burnout related to technology-mediated practice was the experience of someone I knew. In 2020, my observation of my neighbor that previously enjoyed her job as a radiologist with a local hospital, that worked from home performing image analysis reporting...
Blog 4- Burnout
Before reading these articles, I was already aware of the emotional and cognitive fatigue that can result from technology-mediated practice, largely based on my own experiences as an educator. During the pandemic, the shift to virtual instruction revealed how...
Technology-Mediated Services & Burnout
Technology has transformed the way social workers connect with clients, but it has also introduced new challenges that affect mental health and professional wellbeing. After reviewing articles by Hilty et al., MacDonald, and Ratcliff, I gained a deeper understanding...
Burnout
1. I have never worked on a computer for a job, so I don’t have any personal experience with technology fatigue. I came into the articles with the understanding of things such as carpal tunnel or vision problems resulting from using a computer. When it came to the...
Ctrl-Alt-Recharge
Lately, I’ve noticed how much of my workday revolves around a screen, from documentation and emails to telehealth sessions and supervision meetings. It’s amazing how technology keeps us connected, but I’ve also realized it can be emotionally draining. That balance...
Tech Fatigue and Burnout
Before reading the articles, I never fully considered how much technology-mediated practice contributes to fatigue symptoms among professionals who rely on multiple platforms. Solely depending on these systems can be mentally draining. From my own experience, working...
Blog post 4- Burnout
1. Reflection on Technology-Mediated Fatigue Before reading these articles, I hadn’t realized how deeply technology impacts emotional fatigue in social work practice. I often viewed digital tools as purely convenient, like making documentation, communication, and...