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This call to action highlights the fight to prevent clinician suicide. The article discusses the lived experience movement and the prevalence of stigma that continues to surround mental illnesses in medicine. The authors also highlight the impact of the pandemic and the evidence-based actions that stakeholder groups can take to prevent clinician suicide.

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Suicide COVID-19 wellness resources

The Education Bulletins by Well Doc Alberta provide evidence-informed tips aimed at supporting wellness during the pandemic. During times of crisis such as the pandemic, increased stress levels can heighten incivility in the workplace. Learn how to enhance civility and respect in this Well Doc Alberta Education Bulletin.

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Relationships COVID-19 wellness resources

Civility is defined as polite or courteous behaviour. Acts of incivility can lead to experiences of stress, burnout, anxiety and depression. In this Ontario Medical Association resource, learn about the five fundamentals of civility: respect others and yourself, be aware, communicate effectively, take good care of yourself and be responsible.

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Rush University Medical Center has created a simple and practical framework to promote staff well-being during COVID-19.

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COVID-19 wellness resources Organizational wellness Crisis management

When chief wellness officers were incorporated into the emergency command structure, organizations were often better equipped to identify employee needs during the pandemic.

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COVID-19 wellness resources Organizational wellness Crisis management

The COVID-19 Wellness Series hosted by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, featured a panel discussion on racism toward physicians during COVID-19.

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Equity and diversity in medicine COVID-19 wellness resources

Experiences of racism among Black physicians and trainees are not well documented in Canada. This article reports on the racism experienced by Black Ontarian physicians.

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This Institute for Healthcare Improvement article shares the key factors for creating space for joy in work during times of crises and change.

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This podcast explores how racism in medicine affects physicians, residents and medical students.

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Learn core concepts and a framework to approach physician wellness. Featuring national and international experts in physician health, this interactive course will take you through key wellness concepts, organizational factors that contribute to burnout, and evidence-based findings on the interventions shown to protect against burnout and foster well-being. This course is open to all physicians and medical learners, it is online, self-led, 30 minutes, accredited and there is no fee.

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Training Burnout Organizational wellness

Physician burnout is an issue that not only affects physicians themselves, it also affects patient care, health care costs and the longevity of the health care system. Health care institutions play a crucial role in the development of burnout. To develop innovative strategies to address the wicked problem of burnout in physicians, both the individual and institutional levels need to be considered.

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Disruptive behaviour, including bullying, continues to be an issue in medical culture. In the framework and resource toolkit, the Health Quality Council of Alberta offers strategies to help encourage a healthy work environment.

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