It is also harder to get away from work, to quit for a day, even during vacations, thanks to laptop computers, cellular phones, pagers, and voice mail. Stress leads to depression, loss of self-esteem, decreased productivity, and increased absenteeism. These trends trigger changes, challenges, and opportunities on the diverse roles of the Canadian psychiatrist. More than ever, there is a need for cohesive, national mental health strategies to harmonize our mental health policies. Our leadership on issues of clinical practice and service delivery, education and research, and advocacy is therefore more important than ever.
Leadership always coexists with creative thinking.
The current period of profound change in the mental health system requires innovative solutions. Unfortunately, the process of change can be overmanaged and underled. We can resist change, manage change, or lead change. Allowing innovation is in itself a strategy for change. Change triggers diversity.