Medical students’ well-being and identity formation
March 9, 2014 McGill University
This article underlines the multiple influences that can contribute to medical students’ well-being and identity formation. It speaks to resilience, empathy, self-care, culture, stress and depression, and provides examples of wellness programs targeting the medical school environment.
Topics
Psychologically safe learning Establishing a wellness mindset Self-care Stress Depression Resilience
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