Dr. Evelyn is the clinical director of a high-pressure major trauma unit with 75 medical staff. Over the winter period, she has observed a surge in burnout, anxiety, and depressive symptoms among her junior doctors. Evelyn is concerned that the grueling 12-hour shift patterns and the high-stakes clinical decision-making environment are directly causing these psychiatric symptoms in her team.
What might a clinical psychologist say to Evelyn about whether her unit's high-pressure environment could be directly causing some of her staff to experience mental health issues?
Refer to either the humanistic explanation, cognitive explanation, or biological explanation of mental illness to inform your response.