Mindfulness for Physicians During COVID-19
April 2, 2020 Well Doc Alberta
The Education Bulletins by Well Doc Alberta provide evidence-informed tips aimed at supporting wellness during the pandemic. Mindfulness is a tool that you can carry with you and is always readily available. Learn what mindfulness is and how to practise it and get examples of mindfulness exercises in this Well Doc Alberta Education Bulletin.
Topics
Related resources
Pandemic Recovery and Reintegration
COVID-19 has caused significant stress for physicians. Understand the stressors and strategies that can affect pandemic recovery and reintegration.
View resource Pandemic Recovery and ReintegrationCOVID-19 and Moral Distress
This article defines moral distress, its causes and why it is important to acknowledge it. It also provides examples of how to recognize and manage moral distress.
View resource COVID-19 and Moral DistressTaking stock during times of high stress: identifying risk factors and red flags
In times of high stress, it can be difficult to remember what “normal” feels like. A specialist in addiction medicine and physician wellness, Dr. Michael Kaufmann shares strategies for recognizing our own vulnerability, red flags and risk factors and when they can lead to problematic behaviours.
View resource Taking stock during times of high stress: identifying risk factors and red flagsDealing with anxiety
Discover tips on how physicians can help manage feelings of anxiety.
View resource Dealing with anxietyPhysician Wellness: Burnout Among Rural and Remote Physicians is a Significant Issue We Can Help With
A profile of rural medicine physicians who share their perspectives on how burnout affects them, their colleagues and communities. Learn more from Dr. Sarah Lespérance, Dr. David Bradbury-Squires and Dr. Sarah Giles.
View resource Physician Wellness: Burnout Among Rural and Remote Physicians is a Significant Issue We Can Help WithCMA Joule COVID-19 learning series
This Joule learning series provides expert support and guidance to help physicians and medical learners cope with the pressures of COVID-19.
View resource CMA Joule COVID-19 learning series- Popular topics
- Quick links
- Wellness Connection
Are you in distress? Get help now.
Call 911 or access physician health and wellness supports.
Are you in distress? Get help now.