Mental Health

Beyond Fire and Fog: Trading Burnout and Boreout for Balance

By SIOP members Shelly Rauvola and Arryn Poole There have been many times when we’ve wished for anything but burnout. We welcomed boredom, monotony, and underutilization. We yearned for a…

Work–Family Balance in Small-Island Workplaces: Lessons From the U.S. Virgin Islands

An evidence-based look at how culture, resilience, and community shape work–family dynamics across small-island workplaces in the U.S. Virgin Islands. How does work–family balance play out in small-island contexts where…

Max. Classroom Capacity: The Serious Business of Humor in the Classroom

Dear readers, When I was a high school student, I remember experiencing the most unusual exam of my life. This was a final exam in English, and I think it…

Accounting for ADHD in Military-to-Civilian Transitions and Support Structures

This article was submitted by SIOP Military and Veterans Inclusion Committee member and MVI Publications Subcommittee Lead Grace Winder. While all service members encounter challenges when transitioning to civilian life,…

Between Fire and Fog: Navigating Burnout, Boreout, and Disability

This webinar focuses on navigating disabilities when dealing with burnout and boreout (or being under stimulated at work). This moderated discussion will include panelists that will discuss the impact of…

The 4-Day Work Week: Nothing but Love?

The concept of a 4-day work week is not new, but as employers try to attract and retain quality employees in competitive markets, offering creative schedules with telecommuting, more holidays,…

Vicarious Trauma and the VOTE Index

Abstract: In this article, I reflect on my personal experience participating in the VOTE study and how it will shape my approach to supporting supervisees facing vicarious trauma. I discuss…

The Importance of Finding A Tribe in the Workplace

Several studies indicate a direct relationship between an employee’s “fit” and, for incoming employees, the risk of rapid turnover. Commonly called “finding your tribe,” it holds significance for existing employees…

Toxic Workplaces Are Focus of November SIOP Work Smart Series Event

Sunday Scaries. The term refers to the “dread and doom” an employee feels the day before work begins. This is more than a workplace trend or a generational joke. Symptoms may…

Helping the Worker, Healing the Workplace

It is difficult to quantify the amount of work professionals face today. The number of deadlines they are tracking. The number of projects they are juggling. If they just started…

Join Us