The healthcare industry is characterized by a high-stress and high-load environment where the challenges of emotional health are prevalent. Healthcare workers are particularly susceptible to mental health risks such as burnout, anxiety, and depression, which can adversely affect their professional identity, quality of life, and ultimately medical safety. These mental health issues not only impact the individuals experiencing them but also pose a risk to organizational performance. Concurrently, patients and their families endure psychological distress, influencing their compliance with treatments and complicating doctor-patient communications. The intertwining emotional health of healthcare workers and patients presents a dual challenge to the effectiveness and stability of the healthcare system.

This Research Topic seeks to compile groundbreaking studies that investigate the interplay of psychological, personality, family, and organizational factors affecting healthcare workers in their professional environment. Identifying core factors that impact performance, exploring effective measures to promote well-being, and mitigating the adverse effects of psychological risks are central goals of this research. Furthermore, elucidating the interaction between patients and healthcare providers remains crucial, as these relationships significantly influence the medical industry's progression. It is anticipated that this topic will provide clarity on the mechanisms linking psychological-emotional factors with organizational behavior and performance in the strained context of healthcare.

To gather further insights in the realm of mental health and organizational behavior among healthcare professionals, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

• Burnout and emotional exhaustion among healthcare workers under chronic stress and effective interventions to reduce burnout and staff turnover in medical settings
• Emotional health and professional quality of life
• Mechanisms linking psychological factors and organizational culture in healthcare settings
• Bidirectional relationships between healthcare professionals and patients
• Psychological stress responses and rebuilding social support systems

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Emotional Health and Organizational Performance in the Healthcare Industry