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Front line health system workers and everyone supporting them: YOU ARE NOT ALONE.  On any given day, we may face tremendous stresses as health system workers. These stressors can take a toll on your physical and mental well-being. With all of the recent additional uncertainties and disruptions in everyday life from the current COVID-19 pandemic, health system workers are at an even higher risk for experiencing an overload of stress.
It is normal to feel overwhelmed, scared, worried, or “off” right now. Everyone reacts to stressful situations differently, but remember we are all in this together. Taking care of yourself, supporting people you love, and encouraging others around you to practice self-care is crucial right now.
Below you will find helpful resources for you and your loved ones. These include stress management strategies, free guided meditations, information about COVID-19, community resources for concrete support (e.g., financial aid, nutritional assistance), as well as many other tools you can access throughout your day.
Please use this platform for inspiration, guidance, a moment to recharge, and as a way to connect with others and yourself.
We are here for you. Â Thank you for your dedication and commitment to HUMC.
Mental, Social and Spiritual Well-Being
For many of us, the COVID-19 illness can make us uncertain about the future. Fear, worry, and anxiety are common reactions to this time of uncertainty. You may be worried about your own health and [...]
Physical and Nutritional Well-Being
Navigating your personal and professional life during a pandemic can feel very overwhelming and chaotic. One way to feel in control is to try to maintain a routine which includes engaging in physical exercise, [...]
Helping Healers Heal
The mission of the H3Â Program is to increase awareness of second victim syndrome, destigmatize suffering and seeking help, and provide support to staff through 1:1 peer support, group debriefs, and mental health specialists. [...]
Kids and Family
You are not alone. Juggling work and family can be hard at times, especially when there is a pandemic and everyone is encouraged to stay home. Parent and caregiver self care can become your last priority as the [...]
With increased emotionally intense work demands, we need to pay attention to burnout symptoms. Burnout symptoms can include: irritability, anger, loss of motivation, fatigue, lack of empathy, feeling hopeless, loss of interest and decreased sense of value in your work. Please pay attention to these symptoms and reach out for help. You are not alone.Â
Quick links
Physical, Emotional and Mental Exhaustion Can Impact Your Professional and Personal Lives (Shanafelt & Noseworth, 2017)
Additional Resources:
If you, or someone you care about, is feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others, please call: 911; Suicide Prevention Line (24/7) 1-800-273-TALK (8255); Crisis Text Line (24 hours)Text 741-741 from anywhere in the US; Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Center 310-391-1253.Â
If you or someone you care about is concerned about your/their physical and emotional safety and/or are in an abusive relationship please call for help: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233. Abuse is about power and control, and an abuser can use any tool to exert just that, including a national health concern such as this.
Remember to Breathe
Helpful Websites
Visual Exploration of Gratitude
A Friendly Reminder
Relaxation and Healing Through Sound