A Mental Health and Psychosocial Support team has developed a program to support physicians in dealing with the pandemic's psychosocial effects, from transitory distress to more serious disorders. The continuum of supports includes information on COVID-19 planning, readiness, operations and transitioning post-pandemic. If needed, physicians can access support through the Saskatchewan Medical Association's Physician Health Program.
Physicians can access direct support through the Saskatchewan Medical Association's
Physician Health Program or by contacting Brenda Senger (306-657-4553) in Saskatoon and north or Jessica Richardson (306-359-2750) in Regina and the south.
Available Resources
As part of the COVID-19 response, the SHA hosts weekly Physician Town Hall events in order to communicate and engage with SHA physicians. Physician Wellness is a key part of the weekly event. See the links below to watch past presentations on Physician Wellness.
Physician Wellness Presentations (Physician Town Halls)
- The Five Fundamentals of Civility: Take Good Care of Yourself - Dr. Alana Holt (May 13, 2021)
- The Five Fundamentals of Civility: Communicate Effectively - Dr. Peter Butt (May 6, 2021)
- The Five Fundamentals of Civility: Be Aware - Brenda Senger (April 29, 2021)
- The Five Fundamentals of Civility: Respect Others and Yourself - Dr. Alana Holt (April 22, 2021)
- Sleep - Dr. Rachan Bodani (April 15, 2021)
- Mindulness in Professional Practice - Dr. Anita Chakravarti (April 8, 2021)
- The Five Fundamentals of Civility - Dr. Peter Butt (March 25, 2021)
- Practicing Self Compassion - Jessica Richardson (March 18, 2021)
- Anger - Jessica Richardson (March 4, 2021)
- Managing Anxiety - Dr. Andriyka Papish (February 25, 2021)
- Accessings Services through the SMA Physician Health Program - Jessica Richardson (February 11, 2021)
- Different Levels of Stress - Dr. Alana Holt (February 4, 2021)
- Enhancing Relationships at Home - Brenda Senger (January 28, 2021)
- Managing Workplace Relationships - Jessica Richardson (January 21, 2021)
- Organizational Resilience - Dr. Andriyka Papish (January 14, 2021)
- The Mental Health/Illness Continuum - Dr. Alana Holt (January 7, 2021)
- Optimizing Time and Energy - Dr. Andriyka Papish ( December 17, 2020)
- Time Management - Dr. Alana Holt (December 10, 2020)
- Building your Resilency Skillset - Dr. Andriyka Papish (December 3, 2020)
Other Physician Wellness Presentations
- Leadership Learnings and Wellness: Full
- Uncertainty and Chronicity: Full
- PTSD/Acute Distress Disorder: Full
- Effective Communication and Disruptive Behaviour: Full
- Staying Well: Alcohol Use in Pandemic Times: Full
- Mindful Practice: Full
- The Front of the Front-line: Resident Mental Health During a Pandemic: Preview / Full
- Minding Your Mood Amidst COVID-19: Preview / Full
- Strategies for Anxiety During COVID-19: Preview / Full
- Sleep in the Era of COVID-19: Preview / Full
SHA's Resilient Workplace Information
The
Resilient Workplace web page has resources, information and quick links that build individual and workplace resilience and supports healthcare worker well-being. On this site, health care workers will find information on wellness and resiliency including webinar series, coaching support strategy, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Support and numerous other resources.
Other Physician Resources
The Alberta Medical Association's
COVID-19 Physician Wellness Resources includes educational bulletins, podcasts, surveys and other resources aimed at maintaining physician wellness during the pandemic.