We cannot emphasize enough the importance of social support during these difficult times. We encourage all SAGES members to reach out to your colleagues, trainees and teams to see how you can support and connect them with resources available through your institutions, organizations and communities.
To help in this support, SAGES has compiled a set of international resources and links to aid in the prevention and management of physician burnout and stress. These include websites, hotlines and books, along with coaching, mentoring and peer support resources.
International Resource Links:
Volunteer Crisis Counselor — text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
Samaritans (UK and Ireland) – contacted on freephone 116 123, or email [email protected] or [email protected]
Crisis Support Service Service Lifeline
Other International Helplines can be found at https://www.befrienders.org
Karen Rabin’s Stress School (free online program)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.)
Books:
How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone
The Imposter Syndrome Workbook: Exercises to Boost Your Confidence, Own Your Success, and Embrace Your Brilliance by Athina Danilo
Articles:
Shanafelt 2021 history of wellbeing
Shanafelt 2019 healing the professional culture of medicine
Shanafelt 2020 creating a resilient organization caring for health care workers during crisis