Wellness resources for health professionals
In recent years, Fellows and Resident Affiliates have shared their perspectives and experiences on issues that are critically important to their careers and patient care. One of the key challenges identified by our members is physician wellness. The Royal College is committed to exploring how it can respond to the needs of our members and offer actionable solutions in this area.
To support Fellows and Resident Affiliates who continue to provide high quality patient care day in and day out, the Royal College has compiled some resources as part of Mental Health Week being held from May 2-8, 2022. The theme for this year’s Mental Health Week campaign centres on the importance of empathy. In keeping with the theme, we share the following resources that highlight the ongoing importance of giving and receiving empathy.
General
- The power of empathy | Canadian Mental Health Association
- How to Be More Empathetic | The New York Times
Empathy – In patient care
- Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care (Video: 4 minutes) | The Cleveland Clinic
- Patient Empathy: It Starts with You (Video: 5 minutes) | Carilion Clinic
Empathy – From patients to physicians
Empathy – Physicians with themselves
- 2 Minute Tips – How to Practice Self Compassion (Video: 2 minutes) | Kristin Neff, PhD
- Self-Compassion for Caregivers: Preventing Burnout (Video: 56 minutes) | Kristin Neff, PhD
- Loving Kindness Meditation (Video: 20 minutes) | Kristin Neff, PhD
- Self-compassion (Website) | Kristin Neff, PhD
Empathy – Physicians to other physicians
- Sound Mind: Building the peer support physicians need (Podcast: 38 minutes) | Canadian Medical Association
- How to Implement a Peer Support Program During a Crisis (Video: 58 minutes) | Jo Shapiro, MD, FACS
- The Power of Peer Support for Care Team Members During COVID-19 (Podcast: 28 minutes) | Jo Shapiro, MD, FACS
