EPISODE · Jul 19, 2023 · 13 MIN
Physician mental health and well-being with Stefanie Simmons, MD
from AMA Update · host American Medical Association
The Chief Medical Officer of Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation joins to discuss the realities of physician burnout and shares advice on seeking mental health services as a healthcare professional. Stefanie Simmons, MD, is also an emergency department physician and vice president of clinician engagement for Envision Healthcare’s national medical group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💪 Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation aims to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being. Learn more at: https://drlornabreen.org/ ☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 🥼 Access the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate 📖 Read AMA's issue brief (PDF) on supporting mental health and wellness here: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/issue-brief-physician-health-wellness.pdf 🪪 Get the facts on medical licensing, credentialing, and physician mental health: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/licensing-and-credentialing-bodies-inquiry-physician-mental 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew
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The Chief Medical Officer of Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation joins to discuss the realities of physician burnout and shares advice on seeking mental health services as a healthcare professional. Stefanie Simmons, MD, is also an emergency department physician and vice president of clinician engagement for Envision Healthcare’s national medical group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💪 Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation aims to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being. Learn more at: https://drlornabreen.org/ ☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 🥼 Access the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://bit.ly/AMA_AdvocacyUpdate 📖 Read AMA's issue brief (PDF) on supporting mental health and wellness here: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/issue-brief-physician-health-wellness.pdf 🪪 Get the facts on medical licensing, credentialing, and physician mental health: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/licensing-and-credentialing-bodies-inquiry-physician-mental 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew
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Physician mental health and well-being with Stefanie Simmons, MD
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