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

Get Support
Self-Assessment
Additional Resources

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

GME WELL-BEING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

To watch the Full Video, please click the following link: Physician Suicide Awareness 2022

Pain isn’t always obvious.

The month of September is known as National Suicide Prevention Month, more specifically, September 17th has been designated as National Physician Suicide Awareness Day – physician suicide is a tremendous issue in healthcare today. Suicide is preventable. Join us as we #speakup and #breakthestigma on physician mental health at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. You are not alone.

* Directed, Filmed, and Produced by Caleb Jeon, MD; Dermatology 4th year Resident at HUMC

Public Resources:

National Suicide Prevention Line
(24hrs) 988 or 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Crisis Text Line (24 hours)
Text 988 from anywhere in the 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:

  • *thoughts of hurting yourself or ending your life

    • *please call National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 (24/7)

    • Or call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room

  • disproportionate rage, anger, or resentment

  • difficulties concentrating or loss of motivation

  • inability to recover during your time off

  • loss of interest in activities you enjoyed

  • anxiety or intrusive thoughts

  • challenges with transitions

  • increased irritability

  • loss of satisfaction or sense of accomplishment

  • isolating from others

  • withdrawal from responsibilities

  • increased negative outlook

  • experiencing an increase in medical/clinical errors

  • snapping at patients or colleagues or increased cynicism towards them

  • using food, drugs, alcohol to cope

  • grief and bereavement

  • loss (relationship, pregnancy)

  • difficulty adjusting at work or at home

  • relationship challenges

  • work challenges

  • 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: