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
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:
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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