abstract undoubtedly one of the bad traces of the industrial life in contemporary world is mental disorder which is growing on and on. mental health is a science for the social comfort, the health of life and living in better situation than before and relates to the whole periods of life, (from birth to death), from the environment of home to the environments of college, work and society. it is...

Work–life balance is a never ending topic of discussion among physicians. We constantly discuss how to juggle career advancement, marriage, and children in our daily professional life. Work always seems to be antagonistic to, rather than synergistic with, maintaining a personal life. However, true balance does not sink in until a moment arrives in your life when you consider giving up your care...

As I reflect on the different phases of my life as a physician, wife, mother, and physician leader, I realize that my expectations or definition of work–life balance have varied. I might even dare to say that my expectations vary on a daily basis. The concepts that remain at the crux of what I consider most important are a feeling of daily achievement and joy in each of my four life quadrants. ...

This study evaluates a three-week online self-training intervention teaching mindfulness as cognitive–emotional segmentation strategy. Daily effects on psychological detachment, affective well-being, and strain-based work–family conflict, satisfaction with work–life balance were assessed, particular focus whether preferences moderate training responsiveness. A randomized wait-list control group...

The problem with the concept of work–life balance is that most of the onus of achieving such clarity and satisfaction is left to the employee. As a pediatric intensivist and mother of two, I am ruled by the demands and requirements imposed both by my employer and academic position and by my beautiful children. It is the culture around and perception of working mothers that needs to change – bot...