Byeon Haewon
Department of Digital Anti-aging Healthcare, INJE Medical Big Data Center, Inje University, Gimhae 50834, South Korea.
World J Clin Cases. 2024 Dec 6;12(34):6679-6683. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i34.6679.
This editorial explores the study by Mkpoikanke Sunday Otu and Maximus Monaheng Sefotho on the use of cognitive-behavioral career coaching (CBCC) to reduce work anxiety and depression among public employees. Public sector workers often face significant psychological stressors, leading to mental health issues that impair well-being and job performance. The study employed a group-randomized trial design, involving 120 public employees diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression. Participants were divided into a treatment group, receiving CBCC, and a control group with no intervention. Results showed a significant reduction in anxiety and depression levels in the treatment group, sustained through follow-up assessments. The findings underscore the clinical relevance of CBCC as an effective intervention for improving mental health among public employees. Future research should explore the scalability of CBCC across different sectors and cultural contexts, as well as its integration with other mental health interventions. This editorial advocates for the broader implementation of CBCC practices in public service to enhance employee productivity and psychological well-being. By addressing cognitive distortions and fostering adaptive coping mechanisms, CBCC can help public employees navigate complex professional environments, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more efficient workforce.
这篇社论探讨了姆克波伊坎克·桑迪·奥图和马克西姆斯·莫纳亨·塞福托关于使用认知行为职业辅导（CBCC）来减轻公职人员工作焦虑和抑郁的研究。公共部门工作人员经常面临重大的心理压力源，导致心理健康问题，损害幸福感和工作表现。该研究采用了群组随机试验设计，涉及120名被诊断患有严重焦虑和抑郁的公职人员。参与者被分为接受CBCC的治疗组和无干预的对照组。结果显示，治疗组的焦虑和抑郁水平显著降低，并在后续评估中持续保持。这些发现强调了CBCC作为改善公职人员心理健康的有效干预措施的临床相关性。未来的研究应探索CBCC在不同部门和文化背景下的可扩展性，以及它与其他心理健康干预措施的整合。这篇社论主张在公共服务中更广泛地实施CBCC做法，以提高员工的生产力和心理健康水平。通过解决认知扭曲并培养适应性应对机制，CBCC可以帮助公职人员应对复杂的职业环境，最终造就一支更健康、更高效的员工队伍。
