Emergency Assistance
- Suicide Crisis Helpline Call/Text: 9 - 8 - 8
- OMA Physician Health Program - Confidential Support: 1-800-851-6606
- CMPA Medico Legal: 1-800-267-6522
9-8-8
Suicide Crisis Helpline offers a safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. It's also a source of community resources, guidelines and more. https://988.ca/
OMA Physician Health Program
The OMA PHP program offers services such as mental, behavioural and substance health assessment, peer support, referral, and mentoring.
CMA Wellness Hub
Canadian Medical Association offers a large collection of physician health and wellness resources spanning 22 topics. Information is targeted to physicians, residents, and med students seeking guidance and wellness self-help.
CMPA Physician Support
Canadian Medical Protective Association offers physicians support with college/hospital complaints, abusive behaviour, and medico legal related issues.
CMA Threats/Harassment
Canadian Medical Association offers resources, tools and services to support physicians and medical learners experiencing online threats and harassment.
Surgical Ergonomics
Society of Surgical Ergonomics offers instructional videos, demonstrations and grand rounds presentations.
Well Doc Canada
Well Doc Canada aims to help physicians, physician groups, and healthcare system leaders embed policies, practices, and programs in their healthcare systems.
MD Financial Management
The national wealth management firm committed solely to Canada’s physicians and their families. Financial well-being plays a lead role in building healthier lives.
Signs of Stress
Exhaustion Depersonalization Emotional exhaustion Decreased personal achievement Cynicism Lacking motivation Making errors Reduced patient experience and satisfaction Difficulty concentrating Frequent headaches and muscle aches Lack of efficacy Less time spent on meaningful work Loss of autonomy Self-isolation Substance abuse An increase in medical errors Bureaucratic tasks Change in appetite or sleep habits Complex patients Detachment Emotional unavailability Excessive workload Feeling useless or meaningless Insomnia
Mindful Tips /Resources
Recognize symptoms/stress levels
Get a check-up
Seek help
Pick up a hobby
Eat a healthy diet
Do a sport/ Go for a walk
Make time for breaks
Make time for friends/family
Reduce work load
Set firm boundaries
Seek peer support
Simple Mindfulness Tool: STOP
Stop what you are doing and close your eyes.
Take a few breaths and bring your awareness to each inhalation and exhalation.
Observe how you are feeling in the moment.
Proceed — continue with full steady breaths.
Book Clubs
Mindful Apps
