This course will help institutions and individuals better manage the mental health challenges of being a healthcare worker. Healthcare providers such as the University Health Network (UHN) address the mental health needs of their staff through several initiatives intended to help build resilience and to provide respite from the demands of their work. This was critical during the pandemic but, of course, healthcare workers encounter high levels of stress even without a pandemic. The primary purpose of this course was to document and explain lessons learned with the hopes of informing healthcare institutions and healthcare workers about effective strategies and why they work. Dr. Heather Gordon will highlight strategies she has employed within the UHN during the pandemic, and Professor Steve Joordens will discuss the psychology underlying these interventions.
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Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers
Instructors: Heather Gordon
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- Using a schedule to empower ones mental wellness lifestyle
- Managing anxiety by learning to summon relaxation
- Assessing ones level of anxiety (resilience and burnout) using self-assessment tests
- Managing anxiety through foundational basics such as good nutrition and exercise
- Managing anxiety through a mindful interaction with one's environment
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Reviewed on Aug 27, 2021
Excellent materials, well balanced, clearly presented, and necessary. Thank you to the presenters and all others who made this available. Dr. Rick Meschino, Chicagoland, USA
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2021
Informative and fun course. A good reminder to build your resilience and take care of yourself.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2023
So many good ideas and advice to help prevent burnout. We have implemented several already at the clinic I work at.
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