Although the development of psychiatric residents has been studied
extensively, continuing changes in psychiatrists after graduation from
training have not. The authors present results of a survey research study
of 263 psychiatrists recently graduated from a wide variety of training
programs. The psychiatrists reported alarming symptoms of stress during
this period, yet they used effective coping mechanisms and perceived
themselves as increasing in growth, mastery, and confidence. Their overall
contenment with their personal and professional lives effective coping
mechanisms were those involving the establishment of support systems with
loved ones.Abstract Teaser