EAP is not enough! Do more.

Ensure adequate mental healthcare by implementing the foundational THREE:

• Provide quality mental health counseling.

• Stand-up a peer-support program.

• Offer psychological first aid training for all people leaders.

Resources:

1. AMA STEPS Forward: Peer Support Programs for Physicians Toolkit
2. CSTS: Psychological First Aid: How You Can Support Well-Being in Disaster Victims
3. AMA: Stress First Aid for Health Care Professionals
4. AMA: The Scholars of Wellness: Create Wellness Champions Webinar
5. AMA: How to Implement a Peer Support Program During a Crisis Webinar
6. Schwartz Center: Stress First Aid
7. Schwartz Center: Schwartz Rounds
8. State Physician Health Programs

This Action Item is part of the 2022 Healthcare Workforce Rescue Package. For the full list of Actions, please click here.

For an easy-to-print and easy-to-share PDF of the 2022 Healthcare Workforce Rescue Package, please click here.

This resource was created through a collaboration of experts in supporting clinician well-being: Elisa Arespacochaga, VP Workforce and Clinical Affairs, American Hospital Association ∙ Robyn Begley, SVP and CNO, American Hospital Association and CEO, American Organization of Nursing Leadership ∙ Liz Boehm, Executive Strategist, Vocera and Learning Community Lead, CEO Coalition ∙ Heather Farley, Chief Wellness Officer, ChristianaCare; member of CHARM Chief Wellness Officer Network ∙ Corey Feist, CEO, Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation ∙ Jessica Perlo, Senior Director, Institute for Healthcare Improvement ∙ Tina Shah, Principal, TNT Health Enterprises LLC ∙ Christine A. Sinsky, VP Professional Satisfaction, American Medical Association