As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) reflects on the resilience and dedication of physicians, residents, medical students, and other health team members. Their commitment to providing vital care day-in and day-out is truly commendable. In order to navigate the complexities of modern existence, it is crucial to understand that caring for one’s mental health is as vital as caring for one’s physical well-being.
MSMS has collected a comprehensive array of resources intended to support and promote mental well-being for physicians and other healthcare professionals, their support networks, and their patients. Mental Health Awareness month offers an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the significance of encouraging open conversations, reducing stigma, and promoting access to resources for those in need. Fostering a culture where mental health is valued, supported, and celebrated is paramount in the journey towards greater overall wellness. Let us traverse this path together, ensuring that our collective well-being remains a top priority.
Education and General Resources
- MSMS – Practice Management Webinar Series: Correct Submission of Chronic Care Management and Depression Screening
- MSMS – Trauma Informed Care for All: : Universal Precautions for You and Your Patients
- MOA and MSMS – Updates on Wellness for Your Medical Practice (watch for more details coming soon here)
- State of Michigan – Michigan Mental Health in the Workplace Hub – (a centralized workplace mental health hub to share resources and strategies aimed at helping employees and employers across the state address mental health in the workplace)
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Wellness Videos & Recordings
- CDC – About Mental Health
- CDC – Behavioral Health Services in Michigan
- KFF – Mental Health and Substance Use State Fact Sheets: Michigan
- NAMH – MichiganStateFactsSheet.pdf
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- SAMHSA – 2024 Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit
- SAMHSA –Mental Health Awareness Tips
AMA Resources
- Preventing physician suicide
- Physician Suicide Prevention and the Ethics and Role of a Healing Community
- After a Physician Suicide: Respond Compassionately and Effectively
- AMA Steps Forward
- Burnout and Well-Being
- Creating a resilient organization
- Managing mental health during COVID-19
- Implementing a Work- From-Home Program
- Strategic behavioral health guides for patient care
- Podcasts – Creating a Culture that Supports Well-Being (Apple Podcasts | Spotify)
- Webinar –Association of Physician Burnout With Suicidal Ideation and Medical Errors Webinar
- BHI Compendium (Provides guidance on how to integrate behavioral health care into your practice)
Pediatric Mental Health Resources
- Michigan Child Collaborative Care (MC3)
- Sound the Alarm for Kids
- CDC Children’s Mental Health
- Association for Children’s Mental Health
Student Mental Health Resources
- AMA STEPS Forward™ module – Normalizing Mental Health Care During Medical Student Training
- ACP Medical Student Well-Being Resources
- Helping a Friend
- My Mental Health
- MSU Students Virtual Care Kit
- Resources for Stress and Mental Health
Additional Resources
- Caring for Your Mental Health
- Creating a Healthier Life, A Step-By-Step Guide to Wellness
- About Mental Health
- 31 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health
- Processing Trauma and Stress
- Research: Why Breathing Is So Effective at Reducing Stress
- Staying Mentally Healthy
- Taking Good Care of Yourself
- Your Healthiest Self: Wellness Toolkits
- MHA DIY Tools
- Think Ahead: Mental Health Crisis Plan
- Building Your Coping Toolbox