Medical students’ well-being and identity formation

Maintaining high performance in times of stress

Dr. Alistair MacDonald

When medical school stress gave way to depression, Dr. Alistair MacDonald struggled to continue his training. Hear how he got through it.

Addressing barriers to mental health among medical students

This paper from the Ontario Medical Students Association offers strategies for addressing mental health issues among medical learners.

How we’re doing. Really.

This episode explores the broader state of physician health and wellness in Canada during the pandemic in light of new data from the CMA’s 2021 National Physician Health Survey.

Moral injury: What it is and how to respond to it

Moral injury has become an urgent and prevalent issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, as some may be encountering situations where they cannot uphold their moral or ethical code.

Backgrounder: Free online crisis training for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Mental Health Commission of Canada has developed three crisis response training programs for essential workers, including healthcare professionals.