A new era in physician health and wellness
Now more than ever, physician wellness is a priority. Together we can create a way forward. This Hub provides reliable wellness tools and resources to empower physicians, medical learners, leaders and educators to create change in the culture of medicine.
An integrated approach to wellness
At the CMA, we take a multi-pronged approach to meet the needs of:
Physicians and medical learners
We provide articles, studies, videos and podcasts to help physicians, residents and medical students manage acute stress, lead healthy lives and establish sustainable medical practices.
Resources for physicians, residents and medical students
Leaders
Our collection of reliable resources can help hospitals and clinics build, improve on and measure the impact of wellness programs.
Resources for institutions and leaders
Medical educators
Whether you’re just starting to introduce wellness into your curriculum or have already embraced it, these resources will help you instill a wellness mindset in medical learners and instructors.
Resources for medical educators
The stigma associated with mental health issues remains a relevant barrier to accessing physician health program services.
2017 CMA National Physician Health Survey
Wellness tools and resources
Access reliable health and wellness resources selected and reviewed by experts.
Featured resources
COVID-19 wellness resources
COVID-19 wellness resources
Resources to help physicians and health care leaders address the mental, physical and financial impacts of the COVID-19 crisis.
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COVID-19 wellness resources
Maintaining wellness during a pandemic
Due to the pandemic, many physicians are experiencing factors that can lead to stress. This resource guides physicians on how to maintain their wellness during a pandemic.
View resource Maintaining wellness during a pandemic
Peer support
Peer support
Resources to help physicians understand, provide and access peer support, and to create effective peer support programs in their workplaces.
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Stress
Compassion fatigue: Signs, symptoms, and how to cope
Compassion fatigue is the cost of caring for others or their emotional pain. The symptoms that accompany compassion fatigue make it difficult to provide patient care and perform other duties. This article outlines how to spot compassion fatigue and what can be done to mitigate it.
View resource Compassion fatigue: Signs, symptoms, and how to cope
Wellness Podcast
Sound Mind: conversations about physician wellness and medical culture
The CMA’s Dr. Caroline Gérin-Lajoie talks to physicians, learners, educators and system leaders about what it means to be a “healthy” physician, the barriers that still exist, and the people, programs and projects that are helping medical professionals stay well.
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Wellness Support Line
An exhausting year with immense pressure
It’s ok to ask for help
The Wellness Support Line is here for you 24/7 with free and confidential access to masters-level counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists trained to address the unique needs of physicians, residents, medical students and their families.
Are you in distress? Get help now.