This course will help institutions and individuals better manage the mental health challenges of being a healthcare worker. Healthcare providers such as the University Health Network (UHN) address the mental health needs of their staff through several initiatives intended to help build resilience and to provide respite from the demands of their work. This was critical during the pandemic but, of course, healthcare workers encounter high levels of stress even without a pandemic. The primary purpose of this course was to document and explain lessons learned with the hopes of informing healthcare institutions and healthcare workers about effective strategies and why they work. Dr. Heather Gordon will highlight strategies she has employed within the UHN during the pandemic, and Professor Steve Joordens will discuss the psychology underlying these interventions.
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Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers
University of TorontoAbout this Course
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- Managing anxiety through a mindful interaction with one's environment
- Using a schedule to empower ones mental wellness lifestyle
- Managing anxiety through foundational basics such as good nutrition and exercise
- Managing anxiety by learning to summon relaxation
- Assessing ones level of anxiety (resilience and burnout) using self-assessment tests
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction and Welcome
Understanding and Managing Anxiety - Introduction
Using the Environment to Support Mental Wellbeing
The Power of Gratitude
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- 4 stars16.24%
- 3 stars1.80%
TOP REVIEWS FROM MENTAL HEALTH AND RESILIENCE FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS
Informative and fun course. A good reminder to build your resilience and take care of yourself.
This was great! I'm a new healthcare worker, I will definitely be using these skills and knowledge for my mental health. This was both practical and psychological. Thanks a lot.
I enjoyed this session wholesomely. I had fun with the laughter of yoga. Thank you Coursera.
nice combination of practice with theory and helpful suggestions. very useful in other helping sectors such as higher ed. Thanks
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