Research has established the deleterious effects of both acute and chronic occupational stress on health, wellness, productivity, and job satisfaction. Employing a stress first aid model that leverages preclinical health promotion and illness prevention measures has great potential to positively influence occupational health and wellness. This session will examine the US Navy and Marine Corp’s Occupational Stress Continuum and Stress First Aid models as preclinical interventions that target occupational stress-related injury and illness, and discuss ways in which to incorporate these models into your practice.
