Canary in the Coal Mine

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how interoception can alleviate stress in emergency medicine practitioners.
• Reflection on personal experiences in emergency medicine
• Exploration of interoceptive practices
• Qualitative analysis of emotional and physiological responses
• Interoception is identified as a valuable tool for managing stress
• Enhanced self-awareness contributes to improved psychological well-being
• Physicians report feeling more grounded and less overwhelmed

Abstract