PHYSICIAN WELLNESS
There are incredible stressors on the healthcare workforce that can lead to burnout, prolonged stress, trauma, and mental health challenges. Supporting physician health is essential for a quality healthcare system. NSSA is proud to offer our members resources to support physician wellness.
American Medical Association Wellness
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4/3/2020
Physicians are particularly vulnerable to negative mental health effects as they strive to balance caring for patients their own well-being.
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National Academy of Medicine: Resources to Support the Health and Well-Being of Clinicians
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The National Academy of Medicine offers these resources on how to support the health and well-being of clinicians. . Read more
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National Institutes of Health
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Emotional Wellness Toolkit
Several good resources, including "8 Things to Know About Meditation and Mindfulness"
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The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness has prepared a number of practices that are now available on SoundCloud, and can be done at home or at work.
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American Psychological Association
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APA has consolidated all of it’s ongoing COVID-19 coverage here, continuously updated, with a specific topics for health care workers.
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Heart Armor
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A service that provides contact information of volunteer mental health practitioners to healthcare workers whose mental health has been impacted by the crisis.
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Headspace
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Headspace is no longer free to US healthcare professionals but remains a wonderful resource for meditation and mental relaxation.
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Domestic Violence
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Advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone in the US who is experiencing domestic violence, seeking information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
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Suicide Lifeline
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The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
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UCLA Meditations
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A free introduction to mindfulness meditation that you can practice on your own, and includes a weekly podcast. Stream, download, or get the MARC App.
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Massachusetts General Hospital Self Care
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Helpful links for wellness, entertainment, meditation, and professional support, as well as links to free workout videos.
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CDC Resource
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The CDC’s comprehensive resource for you, your family, your patients, and your community, including info for children, and high risk providers and responders.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Information for first responders to maintain their own physical, emotional, and social well-being. Includes checklists and customizable reminders.
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​NHS Self Help
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A wide range of mental health guides available as pdf’s, audio, and video files, with topics including Stress, Anger, Eating Disorders, Alcohol and You, and Anxiety.
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Staying Sane
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3/27/2020
Strategies for coping and wellness from Beth Darnall, PhD, a Stanford pain scientist and evidence-based psychologist.
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Boston University Lecture
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Mental Health in a Time of Crisis
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3/26/2020
A lecture webinar from BU including speakers from Harvard and Yale Schools of Public Health.
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Apps for Mental Wellbeing
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Headspace
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Calm
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Insight Timer
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Happify
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Daily Yoga
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Sanvello
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GPS for the Soul
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Breathe2Relax