Dr. Carol Bernstein On Enhancing Mental Health & Wellbeing During Residency Training

This episode of 'The Patient Physician' features Dr. Carol Bernstein, Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Well-being in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Montefiore Medical Center, to discuss the critical subject of mental health and well-being among medical professionals. She shares the history and evolution of addressing mental health in graduate medical education (GME). The conversation explores stigma, access to mental health services, and the need for systemic changes in the treatment of mental health within the medical field during training. Dr. Bernstein shares her insights and opportunities for improving mental health support for residents & fellows. MEET OUR GUEST: DR. CAROL BERNSTEIN Dr. Carol A. Bernstein is a psychiatrist at Montefiore Medical Center, a premier academic medical center and nationally recognized leader in patient care, research, and community service located in the Bronx, New York. With over 20 years of experience, she is a Professor and Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Well-being in the Departments of Psychiatry and Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center.Dr. Bernstein’s expertise includes emotional support and well-being, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has published research on stress, burnout, and depression in graduate medical education, as well as the impact of the pandemic on pediatric faculty burnout.As a board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Bernstein is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the advancement of psychiatric knowledge and practice.TIME STAMPS:00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:11 Introducing Dr. Carol Bernstein01:45 The Importance of Mental Health in Medical Training02:33 Dr. Bernstein's Journey and the ACGME Task Force06:09 Challenges in Mental Health and Well-Being08:47 Addressing Stigma and Access to Mental Health Services12:49 Defining Good Mental Health17:08 Barriers to Mental Health in GME19:51 The Importance of Anonymity and Dedicated Mental Health Services26:21 Understanding Mental Health Analogies26:49 The Importance of Therapy and Medication28:55 Personal Experiences with Mental Health29:49 Grading Mental Pain31:48 Generational Differences in Mental Health Perception33:02 De-stigmatizing Mental Health in Medicine34:34 Encouraging Mental Health Support in GME Programs39:39 The Importance of Self-Care for Physicians43:43 Cultural Shifts in Mental Health Acceptance49:02 The Human Side of Physicians Please email questions or show ideas to [email protected] with Us on Social:FACEBOOKLINKEDINYOUTUBEINSTAGRAM @physiciansRS  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.