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February 5, 2026Future Healthcare JournalOpen Access

Are we preparing our medical students to fail with a reactive not proactive approach to managing workplace stress, reducing burnout and addressing mental health problems?

William Lea Vijay Jayagopal Lucy Pointon R Ovalekar Ramanjit Singh Judith Johnson

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Medical students face significant workplace stress, which may lead to burnout and mental health issues.
Evidence suggests that current training does not adequately prepare students for these challenges, emphasizing the need for proactive strategies.
This analysis highlights the contrast between reactive and proactive approaches to mental health and stress management.
Improving student preparedness for workplace stress could enhance their resilience and mental health in future careers.

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Observational analysis reveals gaps in workplace stress management for medical students, indicating a need for proactive approaches.

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Lea et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7670cbadf0bb9e87df6c4 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fhj.2026.100506

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