Personal Wellness for Healthcare Providers
Last updated August 2, 2023 at 11:24 a.m.
Frontline Caregivers Stress Management
NC AHEC Practice Support and AHEC Library Services offer this resource list to aid clinicians in managing stress as a result of providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic, including access to counseling and therapy; apps to encourage mindfulness and meditation and for treating anxiety and depression; and guides for sleep and mental health care.
Leaving COVID-19 at Work
The coronavirus pandemic has created unique challenges and stressors. These stressors may affect our mental and emotional health. As healthcare workers, you are doing all that you can to take care of your patients in difficult circumstances. This document provides information on the importance of self-care and taking time for personal wellness.
Resources for Personal Wellness
Managing Mental Health During COVID-19 from the American Medical Association (AMA)
COVID-19 Behavioral Health Resources: Self-Care and Resilience Resources for Responders and Healthcare Workers from the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (ASPR TRACIE)
Mental Health and COVID-19: Information and Resources for First Responders from Mental Health America
APA Coronavirus Resources from the American Psychiatric Association
Emergency Responders: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Disaster Behavioral Health Resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Telehealth for Patients from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
COVID-19 Behavioral Health Resources for First Responders from the Federal Healthcare Resilience Task Force: EMS/Prehospital Team