Designing for Health: Stefanie Simmons, MD | Chief Medical Officer at Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation | Addressing the mental health stigma involving healthcare professionals

Nordic Chief Medical Officer Craig Joseph, MD, talks with Stefanie Simmons, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation. They discuss Stefanie’s background, the impact of mental health stigma involving healthcare professionals, and the WELL-OPS approach which provides strategy for improving healthcare worker’s well-being. They also talk about the foundation’s work to reduce burnout and foster collaboration among healthcare organizations to improve workforce wellness. To learn more about the foundation and become more involved, visit the website at drlornabreen.org Show Notes: [00:00] Intros [01:01] Stefanie’s background [04:56] Dr. Lorna Breen’s story [07:58] The impact of mental health stigma [10:50] Improving transparency and communication with mental health-related questions [15:26] Burnout vs. mental health [21:56] The importance of including the frontline healthcare workforce [23:07] The WELL-OPS process and resources for healthcare leaders [33:31] Stefanie’s favorite designed thing [34:15] Outros For a full transcript, click here