With at least 188 countries rolling out vaccination programs against Covid-19, some countries have issued or are actively considering implementing a vaccine passport system to help open up international and domestic travel.

Long working hours, double duties, lack of sleep, burn-outs, and losing colleagues and family. Though the Covid-19 pandemic has affected all sections of society, it has been particularly hard on nurses. According to a study, nurses who worked in regions with high infection rates reported more severe psychological symptoms than their peers.

How can therapists ever experience burnout? They are always so grounded and help others see the truth about themselves.' Isn't this the most common perception about therapists? Yet, burnout has long been a recurring concern in the therapist community.

The quality of self care that therapists give themselves directly impacts all aspects of their profession. It takes a great deal of emotional and mental investment to balance between being sensitive to others, challenges and viewing them objectively without bias.

Take care of yourself, avoid APP job stress, and find satisfaction to improve the care you give patients. Healthcare professionals are susceptible to feeling overworked and emotionally drained. As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you've likely experienced challenging patient-to-nurse ratios, exhausting 12+ hour shifts, and being overwhelmed by the needs of critically ill patients. Left unresolved, physical and emotional stress can lead to lower job performance and decreased job satisfaction. Do you feel like you've given all you have?

International Men's Health Week is celebrated every year since 2002 and is meant to focus on health issues affecting men. This year, it will be celebrated from June 13 through Father's Day on June 19. It's a good time for men to take care of their fitness, and overall health, and then do something about it.