Year: 2025
Type: review
Abstract: In highly stressful professions where decisions must be made under extreme pressure, mental readiness is a crucial factor in maintaining performance, safety, and long-term well-being.Professions such as aviation, emergency medicine, military service, and law enforcement require individuals as well as entire teams to navigate unpredictable, high-stakes situations where cognitive agility, emotion regulation, and stress resilience are essential.Without adequate mental preparedness, professionals and team members are more susceptible to impaired decision making, burnout, and psychological disorders, which can compromise both individual and organizational effectiveness.Despite its significance, mental readiness remains underemphasized in traditional selection and training programs, which often prioritize technical and physical skills.However, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and neuroscience offer new opportunities to enhance cognitive resilience.AI-driven predictive analytics, virtual reality (VR) training simulations, and biofeedback systems provide innovative methods for assessing and strengthening psychological preparedness.These technologies can help identify early signs of mental strain, optimize decision-making strategies, and develop personalized interventions to mitigate stress-related risks.This paper explores the role of mental readiness in high-stress professions, emphasizing its impact on performance, safety, and mental health.It also examines emerging AI-based methodologies and psychological strategies designed to enhance resilience, improve decision making, and foster long-term occupational sustainability.By integrating these approaches, organizations can better prepare individuals and team members for the psychological demands of their roles, reducing the likelihood of stress-induced errors and improving overall professional effectiveness.
Source: Psychiatria Danubina
Authors: Krešimir Ćosić, Vanja Kopilaš, Tanja Jovanović
Language: English
Topic: Stress and Burnout Research
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413224718