Balancing on a Tightrope: Mental Health in Demanding Professions

Businessman in a shirt and tie holding his head with one hand while seated at a desk Caption: Chronic stress and emotional strain can build silently in high-demand professions, affecting performance and judgment.

High-pressure jobs demand consistent performance, emotional regulation, and the ability to function under stress. For many in fields like tech, public transit, and other safety-sensitive industries, those demands cause burnout and mental health conditions that can affect a person’s ability to work. Chronic stress, long shifts, public exposure, and performance pressure don’t affect everyone the […]