There are several factors that need to be identified and questioned before nurses, carers, and social workers will be able to identify the different types of occupational stressors. Once identified, it is easier to conduct stress management to destress.

1. Identify stressors 

The first person to know you feel stressed is you. Once nurses, carers, and social workers start feeling stressed, a one-on-one questionnaire with themselves is in order. These questions will identify the specific stressors that they can focus on to figure out the best coping mechanisms to reduce stress. 

Examples of questions to ask to identify stressors: 

• “When do I start feeling stressed?"  

• Thinking of specific scenarios that erupt the feeling of stress. 

• "Is it in or out of my control"  

• Analyze if the scenario above within or without personal control. 

• "Can I destress the situation myself? Do I need help?" 

• Assess if help is needed or if there is a solution to destress on your own. 

2. Types of Stressors 

There are endless examples of the types of stressors that nurses, carers, and social workers face. These stressors can be physical or mental stressors. Here are a few examples of each:

Since nurses, carers, and social workers work in unique environments with stressful events that have a unique impact on their work, the primary question is how they can cope with stress.

Find out how to cope with stress with this handy guide. 

Stress severely affects the mental health of nurses, carers, and social workers. The A24Group takes care of our candidates. Learn more about taking care of your mental health.