Jeff Comer Psy.D.

About

Jeff Comer, PsyD, is no stranger to the effects of stress on health. Having held positions for over 20 years as a hospital CEO, he’s witnessed firsthand not only the massive toll of disease states in patients whose stress goes unmitigated but also upon the health care leaders who cared for them.

It’s with this unique perspective that he pursued his Psy.D., intent on discovering the neurochemical components of stress and burnout. His dissertational focus was on mindfulness techniques to ameliorate PTSD symptoms in combat veterans—arguably the most stressed group of professionals in the world.

It’s his mission to blend scholarship with a deep and visceral understanding of the realities of stress and burnout—particularly in the workplace. Coupling his psychology degrees with an MBA from Washington University at St. Louis, he distinctly understands the full spectrum of complexity among all stakeholders when it comes to professional burnout, the impact of stress on work performance, and conversely the impact of career stress on an individual’s total well-being.

He has spoken on the topic of stress and burnout for multiple health care organizations, including the Medical Group Management Association, and has written many articles on stress and leadership for publications such as Yahoo Finance, AP News, and Thrive Global.

Recent Posts

Strays and Stress: Reducing Stress by Saving Animals

Need to reduce stress? Research and experience prove that a rescue pet might be just what the doctor ordered!

5 Misconceptions About Burnout

Burnout is discussed everywhere, but sadly, much of the information is incorrect, preventing many people from finding relief.

5 More Ways to Beat Burnout

If you are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted in any area of your life, try one of these five ways to beat your burnout!

The Psychological Fears Associated With AI

AI is an algorithm-driven technology approximating neural patterns and human psychology. As a society, we must evolve with it to understand and integrate it safely into our lives.

The Stress of Workplace Violence

Evolutionary stress processes may not help as much as you would think when workplace violence occurs.

Stress Reactive Variations in Men and Women

Struggling to understand the difference between stress in men and women? A few hormones explain a lot.

"Can I Be a Leader If I'm an Introvert?"

Do you want to take on a leadership role but are afraid you can't because you are an introvert? Learn why this is not correct.

Ketamine and Psychotherapy

Frustrated with the results of treatment resistant disorders? Perhaps ketamine combined with psychotherapy is indicated.

4 Ways to Reduce the Stress of Interviewing

Interviewing is stressful for all of us. The stress stems in large part from unconscious evolutionary psychological factors.

The Effects of Stress When Interviewing

Are interviews stressful? Follow four evolutionary and psychologically based tips and make them fun.