Search results for "Well-Being"
Silent epidemic: Alcohol and preventable death, despair
Alcohol use disorder is often linked to poverty, unemployment, social isolation, and other social determinants of health, and medicine must address these underlying factors to genuinely reduce the risks associated with alcohol.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/silent-epidemic-alcohol-and-preventable-death-despair.htm
1 Jul 2023
Finding financial well-being
Among many competing priorities, early career physicians often don't know where to begin with personal finance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/finding-financial-well-being.htm
1 Jun 2023
Universal health care: Why not?
The College recommends universal coverage, independent of a person's health status, income, employment, or place of residence, with essential benefits, adequate access, and lower administrative costs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/universal-health-care-why-not.htm
1 Jun 2023
3 ways to improve workplace culture
Three high-yield strategies apply to health care when creating a thriving work environment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/3-ways-to-improve-workplace-culture.htm
1 Jun 2023
The epidemic of misinformation
This month's issue addressed fighting misinformation, major depressive disorder, and an ACP/Annals of Internal Medicine forum on the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/the-epidemic-of-misinformation.htm
1 Jun 2023
ACP observes Mental Health Awareness Month
ACP recommends that members check out the I.M. Emotional Support Hub for resources on well-being and professional fulfillment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/16/6.htm
16 May 2023
Improving the well-being of physicians and patients
Because more than 50% of the U.S. population will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetimes, more action is needed to support greater access to behavioral and mental health services.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/improving-the-well-being-of-physicians-and-patients.htm
1 May 2023
Analyzing COVID-19's impact on trainees
In response to a survey on how the pandemic affected clinical education and well-being, trainees reported a disruption in clinical schedule, decreases in didactic conferences and protected time for education, and increases in burnout.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/analyzing-covid-19s-impact-on-trainees.htm
1 May 2023
Q&A: How to fight impostor phenomenon
High-achieving individuals, like physicians, often think they don't deserve their success, and this can lead to higher rates of burnout.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/how-to-fight-impostor-phenomenon.htm
1 May 2023
Officers and Regents election results announced
The election of Officers and Regents has been completed, and terms become effective at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall at Internal Medicine Meeting 2023 in San Diego.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/officers-and-regents-election-results-announced.htm
1 Mar 2023