GME Well-Being
Eight Dimensions of Wellness
SOCIAL
DEVELOPING A SENSE OF CONNECTION,
BELONG, AND A WELL-DEVELOPED
SUPPORT SYSTEM
OCCUPATIONAL
PERSONAL SATISFACTION AND
ENRICHMENT DERIVED FROM
ONE’S WORK
FINANCIAL
SATISFACTION WITH CURRENT AND
FUTURE FINANCIAL SITUATIONS
EMOTIONAL
COPING EFFECTIVELY WITH LIFE AND CREATING
SATISFYING RELATIONSHIIPS

ENVIRONMENTAL
GOOD HEALTH BY OCCUPYING PLEASANT,
STIMULATING ENVIRONMENTS THAT
SUPPORT WELL-BEING
SPIRITUAL
EXPANDING OUR SENSE OF PURPOST
AND MEANING IN LIFE
INTELLECTUAL
RECOGNIZING CREATIVE ABILITIES AND
FINDING WAYS TO EXPAND KNOWLEDGE
AND SKILLS
PHYSICAL
RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY, DIET, SLEEP, AND NUTRITION
Resources at Harbor-UCLA:
GME Psychologist:
Hoda Abou-Ziab, PsyD
424-306-6187
Helping Healers Heal (H3)
Physician/Provider Wellbeing Committee:
Ira Lesser, MD
424-306-6485
Get Support:
You Are Not Alone
Residency and fellowship training is an exciting time in your career. We care about each of you and we know that these training years alone can be challenging—life outside of residency does not stop. We are here to support you through this journey and help improve your personal and professional wellbeing.
Residents and fellows have access to free short-term counseling sessions with our GME Psychologist, Dr. Hoda Abou-Ziab.
What to Expect: Asking for help and seeking out counseling can often create anxiety, the following information below can provide more clarification and ease into what short-term counseling includes:
- Confidential Services
- 30 to 50 min sessions (schedule permitting)
- Follow up appointments
- Check-ins (as needed)
- Collaborative Environment
- Intake Assessment (paperwork can be completed prior to appointment)
- Sessions in a private office
- Sessions can be about work wellbeing or personal wellbeing or both
Examples of concerns and issues addressed:
- Worry and concern about work performance
- Burnout
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Changes in mood
- Family and relationship stressors
- Adverse events at work
- Current Events Stress
- Job satisfaction
- Loneliness
How to Access Help and Support: Please email Dr. Abou-Ziab at HUCLAGMEConnect@dhs.lacounty.gov to schedule an appointment. This email address will be strictly used for scheduling appointments. If there is an urgent issue that you need to discuss, you can reach her at 424-306-6187. If she is unavailable or out of the office, she will do her best to return your call in the next business day.
**if you are worried or concerned about one of your colleagues, please reach out and set up a time with Dr. Abou-Ziab to discuss further. We are here to support you through these challenging and often, confusing times.
Public Resources:
National Suicide Prevention Line
(24hrs) 988 or 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Crisis Text Line (24 hours)
Text 988 from anywhere in t_HUCLAGMEConnect@dhs.lacounty.govhe US
Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Center
310-391-1253
California Medical Association (CMA)
213-383-2691
Samaritans Helpline (24hrs/7days)
877-870-4673 (HOPE)
Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860
Resources at Harbor-UCLA:
GME Psychologist:
Hoda Abou-Ziab, PsyD
424-306-6187
Helping Healers Heal (H3)
Physician/Provider Wellbeing Committee:
Ira Lesser, MD
424-306-6485
Do you need Counseling?
It may take some time and consideration before deciding that counseling is right for you. The initial session will also be spent clarifying that and your needs. In the meantime, if you are experiencing any of the following please make an appointment with me or any other psychologist in the community:
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*thoughts of hurting yourself or ending your life
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*please call National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 (24/7)
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Or call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room
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disproportionate rage, anger, or resentment
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difficulties concentrating or loss of motivation
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inability to recover during your time off
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loss of interest in activities you enjoyed
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anxiety or intrusive thoughts
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challenges with transitions
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increased irritability
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loss of satisfaction or sense of accomplishment
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isolating from others
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withdrawal from responsibilities
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increased negative outlook
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experiencing an increase in medical/clinical errors
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snapping at patients or colleagues or increased cynicism towards them
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using food, drugs, alcohol to cope
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grief and bereavement
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loss (relationship, pregnancy)
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difficulty adjusting at work or at home
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relationship challenges
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work challenges
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confusion about your career path
Unsure?
If you are unsure, email or call Dr. Abou-Ziab to schedule your first appointment—you are not alone in this process. You may also confidentially contact:
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Clinical Psychologist at HUMC
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Hoda Abou-Ziab, PsyD
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HUCLAGMEConnect@dhs.lacounty.gov
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424-306-6187 (Monday-Friday)
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National Suicide Prevention Line (24 hours)
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1-800-273-8255(TALK)
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Crisis Text Line (24 hours)
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Text 741-741 from anywhere in the US
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Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Center
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California Medical Association (CMA): confidential hotline for Substance Abuse