IBH Monthly - May 2020

"Those in the healthcare system and many of our providers are currently coping with being on the frontlines of the pandemic. At the same time, they are feeling uncertainty, powerlessness, and in many parts of the country witnessing significant loss. Resilience and self-care training with an eye towards the institutional factors that promote cultural wellness is crucial. Wellness is not just about providers taking care of themselves it’s also institutions designing themselves to be supportive of their clinical staff. We want to train future physician leaders to continue to think institutionally about wellness and resilience."

- Neftali Serrano, PsyD
Chief Executive Officer
Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA)

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the NCIBH has compiled a variety of mental health resources for primary care providers and their patients.

Finding local mental health resources during the COVID-19 crisis The American Psychological Association (APA) has created a list of local mental health services and resources.
Twelve tips to combat ill-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: A guide for health professionals & educators This tip sheet from the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) is a blueprint for ways that providers and educators can support each other and boost well-being during the pandemic.
Understanding and Addressing Sources of Anxiety Among Health Care Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic This Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) viewpoint discusses sources of anxiety revealed in conversations with providers in the early weeks of the coronavirus pandemic.
Surviving COVID-19: Practical Recommendations for Behavioral Health Care Community View a recap of behavioral health recommendations from a recent virtual townhall meeting with National Council for Behavioral Health leadership.
Support for Providers in Managing Grief and Loss This upcoming June 10th webinar from the Health Federation of Philadelphia, will prepare practitioners working in community-based organizations impacted by opioid use to effectively support others and themselves.

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This month, we focus on mental health
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