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Every day in the U.S., a physician dies by suicide. Physicians have one of the highest suicide rates of all professions. With between 300 and 400 physician suicides each year, that means, on average, one takes their life every day. Physician suicide is an epidemic that crosses specialties, genders, and ages. [...]
“Please, fellow physicians, don’t cry in empty rooms, on stairwells, or in locker rooms—cry in public and let the patients and staff heal you and see you are human.” – B Siegel As a member of the healthcare workforce, you may experience grief more than the average person. Grief [...]
Melina Davis, CEO of the Medical Society of Virginia, and Ally Jaffee, budding superstar NHS Psychiatrist, join Dr. Otten to discuss a nationally and internationally growing movement and program: SafeHaven. Listen to learn more about the need for confidential support and psychological safety for our healthcare professionals. Listen Now [...]
When physicians and their entire team are mentally healthy, their patients will benefit from unbridled compassion, service, and joy when receiving healthcare. - Cynthia Romero, MD May recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the importance of mental well-being. To honor this occasion, SafeHaven engaged in conversation [...]
By Melina Davis CEO & EVP, Medical Society of Virginia In the high-stress world of medicine, the mental health and well-being of physicians is often overlooked or neglected. Physician/Provider Health Programs (PHPs) were established by physician and healthcare worker regulatory boards and were introduced with the noble intention of [...]
March is National Nutrition Month, so let’s discuss the role nutrition plays in your mental health and well-being! Dr. Jacka, director of the Food and Mood Centre at Deakin University and President of the International Society of Nutritional Psychiatry, stated in the New York Times “Mental health is complex, [...]
CommonHealth Podcast: Supporting the Mental Health and Well-Being of Our Providers With Melina Davis
In this episode of CommonHealth, Tracy talks with Melina Davis, CEO of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV), about the SafeHaven Program, which supports the needs of clinicians struggling with stress, burnout, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen as Melina discusses why this program is necessary, and [...]
Burnout in Healthcare: Signs, Stages & How to Build a Supportive WorkplaceUnderstanding Healthcare Provider Burnout and Its ImpactIn the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the demand for quality patient care has never been higher. However, this heightened demand comes at an unexpected cost - the mental and emotional well-being of our [...]
The Virginia General Assembly has passed two identical bills in the 2024 session to: Expand access to the SafeHaven program to dentists and dental hygienists Authorize the SafeHaven program to provide outpatient health care to health care professionals Encourage health care professionals to voluntarily seek behavioral health services without fear of [...]
