wellness

PHP

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

August 20, 2020

The health and wellbeing of physicians and health care providers are paramount during these 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 counselling...
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php, mental health, wellness
MD4Wellness

Doctors combat isolation and burnout in the Fraser Northwest region

September 12, 2018

For physicians across BC, the pressure of the job and working in isolation from other colleagues can lead to severe burnout, with symptoms ranging from exhaustion to lack of efficiency to deep depression or worse. Relieving physician burnout is vital for a stable health care system and for the...
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wellness, physician health, burnout
Back to School

Back to school for med students – here’s how Doctors of BC can help

August 22, 2018

It’s that time of year again. BC’s medical students are heading back to school, looking ahead to a year of hard work and long hours – part of their journey to becoming physicians. For students, it is important to take advantage of all the of support available, including family, friends, peers...
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med students, medical students, insurance, wellness

Normal teenage blues, or depression? Recognizing the signs and symptoms.

January 7, 2015
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depression, anxiety, teenagers, health, wellness, youth