On May 5, the Young Lion Soft Skills Research and Training Institute under Dong A University, in collaboration with Da Nang C Hospital, organized the seminar “Applied Psychology for Healthcare Professionals”.
The program attracted more than 200 doctors and healthcare workers, marking the second seminar implemented in a series of activities aimed at enhancing the comprehensive capabilities of healthcare personnel.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Nguyen Tan Dung, Vice Director of Da Nang C Hospital, stated that the seminar was designed with a balanced combination of theory and practice, featuring high applicability tailored to the medical profession.
 “This is an essential topic that enables healthcare professionals to better serve patients in the context of increasing occupational pressure,” he emphasized.

Recognizing and Responding to Psychological Pressure in the Medical Profession
The program focused on the core principles of modern therapeutic psychology, helping healthcare workers better understand the psychological mechanisms behind stress, burnout syndrome, and occupational trauma. Participants were also guided through rapid emotional regulation techniques suitable for high-intensity working environments.
Through these activities, the program aimed to strengthen “psychological resilience,” helping healthcare workers reduce the risk of burnout, reconnect with their motivational foundations—from core life philosophy to professional purpose—and maintain long-term dedication to the profession.
People’s Physician Dr. Lam Tu Trung, Vice President of the Vietnam Psychotherapy Association and Director of the Mental Health Counseling and Care Center at Dong A University, noted that pressure in the medical field is not a new issue, but approaches to healthcare workers’ mental well-being are gradually changing.
“It is not that healthcare workers are becoming weaker; rather, they have not yet been fully equipped with the tools to manage their psychological states. Simply trying to ‘endure’ is not a sustainable solution,” he said.
According to Dr. Lam Tu Trung, if a doctor continuously works in a state of exhaustion, it not only affects personal energy but also diminishes empathy—one of the core qualities in medicine.
 “Caring for healthcare workers’ mental health should not be considered a secondary priority; it is a fundamental condition for an effective healthcare system,” he stressed.

Strengthening Psychological Resilience for Healthcare Workers
In reality, the medical profession is among the fields with the highest levels of pressure, not only physically but also psychologically. Long shifts, life-and-death decisions, and heavy professional responsibilities often place healthcare workers under constant stress, leading to burnout, anxiety, or even depression.
Many studies have also shown that the rates of occupational burnout and mental health issues among healthcare professionals are significantly higher than the average in society. However, most of these issues are not identified in a timely manner, resulting in prolonged consequences affecting both the healthcare workers themselves and the quality of patient care.
Notably, crises of life meaning and declining professional motivation may silently accumulate through every shift and professional experience but are often overlooked because healthcare workers tend to prioritize patients above themselves.
At the seminar, psychologist Dr. Nguyen Hoang Khac Hieu, Director of the Young Lion Soft Skills Research and Training Institute, delivered the program content in a vivid and approachable manner. Common psychological challenges in high-pressure professional environments—such as burnout, mild to moderate depression, and crises of life meaning—were analyzed clearly, helping participants recognize these issues and identify coping strategies.
Master of Medicine Dr. Le Duc Chung, Head of the Training and Direction Center at Da Nang C Hospital, highly appreciated the seminar for providing scientifically grounded psychological tools with long-term practical applicability.
“When healthcare professionals possess strong inner resilience, they not only protect their own mental well-being but also improve the quality of care and enhance empathy toward patients,” he shared.
Earlier in 2025, the Young Lion Soft Skills Research and Training Institute under Dong A University also collaborated with Da Nang C Hospital and Hoan My Medical Group to organize the seminar “Applying Emotional Intelligence in Work and Life” for healthcare professionals.
In addition, Dong A University is currently implementing its third consecutive year of mental health care programs for more than 15,000 high school students across the Central and Central Highlands regions of Vietnam, contributing to raising community awareness of the importance of mental health.