From Fortune:



Minaa B, an expert in mental health, has weighed in on the necessity of coping mechanisms for modern workers. Coping strategies are important for managing stress and avoiding burnout. Minaa suggests that there are two essential coping methods for maintaining mental health: problem-solving coping and emotion-focused coping.

Problem-solving coping involves recognizing and engaging in self-efficacy to find a solution to a problem. This kind of coping is needed when you have the power to change or mitigate the issue, and examples include blocking off time in your calendar for uninterrupted work or increasing social interaction. On the other hand, emotion-focused coping is employed when the stressor is beyond your control, and examples include self-soothing techniques and co-regulation.

Minaa emphasizes that understanding the type of coping strategy to choose is important in order to effectively tackle different types of stressors and workplace challenges. Therefore, workers need to be equipped with tools from both types of coping mechanisms for overall mental health and well-being.



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