Resources
You do not need to be in a crisis, if you need to talk to someone -- REACH OUT!
Take Your Temp
Take our anonymous Stress and Depression Survey.
How stressed are you? How would you score on depression and anxiety screening questions? Are you struggling with maintaining good health habits? Do you have questions about seeking counseling through the Employee Assistance Program?
Visit these sites to learn more about yourself:
Online Self-Help Resources
- University of Colorado Work and Well-Being Toolkit for Physicians
- Learn cognitive behavioral therapy skills for preventing and coping with depression at MoodGym
- Learning to Address Impairment and Fatigue to Enhance Patient Safety. Video modules pertaining to Fatigue, Stress & Depression, Substance Abuse, and Disruptive Behavior through The Life Curriculum
Relaxation and Sleep
Medical education training can be demanding and stressful. You may have little control over your schedule but you can control how well you rest your body and brain. The following apps can aid in relaxation and sleep.
- Headspace
- Yogaglo
- Sleep Pillow for iTunes
- Naturespace for iTunes
- BreathPacer for iTunes
- Lightning Bug for Andriod
- Sleepy Time
Resilience Building Strategies
- Resilience Building Plan: Step by Step Guide, by OHSU Resident and Faculty Wellness Program
- Personal Best, by Atul Gawande, The New Yorker
- Failure and Rescue, by Atul Gawande, The New Yorker
- Mindfulness: Getting its Share of Attention, by David Hochman, The New York Times
- Editing Life's Stories Can Create Happier Endings, by Daniel Horowitz for NPR
The Sen Lab
Dr. Srijan Sen from the University of Michigan has done extensive research on medical residents and depression and burnout. Visit Dr. Srijan Sen's research lab for a list of resources and publications.