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Resilience and emotional intelligence as predictors of mental health in healthcare professionals
Jeba Khatun, Kinjal Mishal, Jyoti Ghutiya, Anee Patel, Rutika Bhoi, Kinjal Rathva
Year : 2026 | Volume: 11 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 158-163
Received on: 17/02/2026
Revised on: 28/02/2026
Accepted on: 21/04/2026
Published on: 01/05/2026
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Jeba Khatun, Kinjal Mishal, Jyoti Ghutiya, Anee Patel, Rutika Bhoi, Kinjal Rathva( 2026).
Resilience and emotional intelligence as predictors of mental health in healthcare professionals
. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 11( 3), 158-163.
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Abstract
Healthcare professionals face significant occupational stress, burnout and psychological strain, challenges that were intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring the importance of protective psychological resources such as resilience and emotional intelligence (EI). This narrative review synthesizes evidence on the role of resilience the ability to recover from adversity and EI the capacity to recognize, manage and utilize emotions in enhancing mental health among healthcare professionals, while also examining their interrelationship and potential interventions. Relevant literature published between 2012 and 2024 was retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL and Google Scholar using key terms including resilience, emotional intelligence, healthcare professionals, burnout, mental health and stress, with inclusion limited to studies involving nurses, physicians and allied health professionals. The findings indicate that resilience improves coping strategies, reduces burnout and enhances adaptability in high-stress environments, while EI supports effective stress management, empathy, teamwork and leadership. Furthermore, resilience and EI were found to be interrelated constructs that jointly contribute to psychological well-being and professional effectiveness. The review concludes that strengthening these attributes through targeted training programs, mentoring, and organisational support can significantly improve mental health outcomes, reduce workforce attrition and enhance the quality of patient care.
Keywords
Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, Healthcare Professionals, Burnout, Stress.
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