mental health

Video call with family COVID-19

Physical distancing and your mental health

April 14, 2020

Across British Columbia, Canada, and the world at large, people are trying to become accustomed to life as we fight COVID-19. In BC, Provincial Health Officer Dr Bonnie Henry has called on all residents to stand together, while socially distancing and self-isolating. Shops, bars, schools, and...
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mental health, COVID-19
Physician Peer Support

Drop-in and share: COVID-19 Physician Peer Support Sessions

April 1, 2020

During this challenging time, physicians are working hard to care for patients, their families and communities.

The burden of this responsibility is taking its toll, with increased stress, anxiety, and risk of burnout.

Talking to other physicians can help.
 

The BC...
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physician health program, mental health
PHP

Updates from the Physician Health Program- we're here for you

March 25, 2020

The health and wellbeing of physicians and health care providers are paramount during these extremely challenging times. With this in mind, the Physician Health Program (PHP) wants to ensure BC physicians are aware of their services, and that additional resources are in place to provide...
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php, mental health, wellness
Physician Burnout

Supports for physicians feeling stress or burnout

March 18, 2020

Many physicians are on the front lines of the COVID-19 public health emergency, working hard to support patients and their families during this difficult time. With high demands due to the crisis, physicians may also feel anxiety and increased stress. 

The Physician Health Program (PHP)...
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burnout, mental health, php, COVID-19
Together for Health

How does bullying affect our health?

February 21, 2020

February 26, 2020, marks the 13th anniversary of Pink Shirt Day. The anti-bullying awareness day began in 2007, when two Nova Scotia grade 12 students, David Shepherd and Travis Price, wore pink shirts in support of a younger student who was bullied for wearing the colour.

Since that...
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Pink Shirt Day, bullying, mental health