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.

Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers

Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers


Instructors: Heather Gordon
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JS
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2023
So many good ideas and advice to help prevent burnout. We have implemented several already at the clinic I work at.
HR
Reviewed on May 9, 2023
With the help of this course I am more aware of possible burnout levels I might have and how better to manage them.
SN
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2025
I learnt alot, know people mental health and how to care for them.
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