Listen "How to Start Medical Leave for Burnout: A Step-by-Step Guide for Professionals"
Episode Synopsis
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or burned out from work? In this podcast, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Patricia Turner walks you through the steps to take short-term medical leave for burnout — especially if you’re a high-performing professional in a demanding job.What You’ll Learn:You need to understand your employer's medical leave plan Your family doctor will put you on leaveHow to navigate insurance and HR paperworkWhat to expect from your case managerYour confidentiality rightsYou may need to transition from short-term to long-term disability leaveTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction00:43 – Step 1: Understand Your Medical Leave Plan 01:03 – Step 2: Talk to Your Family Doctor 01:45 – Step 3: Complete the Required Forms 02:12 – Step 4: Expect to Be Contacted by a Case Manager 02:42 – Be Honest and Forthcoming with Your Case Manager 03:05 – Understand Your Confidentiality Rights 03:32 – Transitioning to Long-Term Leave 03:48 – Know Who Covers What (Employer vs Insurance) 04:17 – Closing: More Support and Resources on Burnout Recovery 📍Dr Turner is a Registered Psychologist based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, who specializes in helping high-achieving professionals recover from burnout.🔗 Access all 8 episodes in the burnout recovery series and read over 40 blog posts at:👉 www.turnerpsychologycalgary.com#burnout #medicalleave #mentalhealth #burnoutrecovery #highachievers #psychologistadvice #DrPatriciaTurner
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