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2021-2022UC IRVINE SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATIONWellness Resource GuidePrioritizing Well-BeingThe UC Irvine School of Medicine and UC Irvine Health havemade physician well-being a top initiative. Our goal is to ensureeasy access to resources, protecting our valued physicians’ wellnessand promoting a supportive culture.The information covered in this guide may or may not currently affectyou. However, by becoming more aware of the issues that docommonly affect physicians, you will be better equipped to recognizerisk factors, signs, and symptoms with an effective response that couldmake a true difference for you and your colleagues. The specific areascovered in this brochure include: Self-Care Fundamentals UC Irvine Resources Mental Health Financial Other Sources of Support Online Mental Health Screening and Tools Local, State and National Wellness ResourcesPsychological, emotional andphysical well-being are criticalto the establishment of thecompetent, caring and resilienthealth care provider.Take appropriate action andseek help for yourself and yourcolleagues as needed.It is important for all physicians to identify warning signs or anyalarming behavioral changes in yourself, as well as others. Beproactive in getting care for yourself. And if you see someone elsestruggling, please reach out immediately or notify another person in aposition to help. Take good care of yourself and your colleagues!Office of Graduate Medical Education333 City Boulevard West, Suite 870, Orange, California 92868714.456.3526 gme@hs.uci.edu

Office of Graduate Medical EducationWellness Resource Guide2021-2022Self-Care Fundamentals:Keep your life in balance!Campus Recreation has an array of individual and group sportsand fitness options at the Anteater Recreation Center (ARC), aswell as other activities. It offers a great opportunity to connect withother UCI community members while getting in shape.http://www.campusrec.uci.eduFit Squad offers Yoga and Zumba classes at UCI Medical Center(Manchester Building), on the Irvine main campus and at the SantaAna Family Health Center. The website has the most currentschedule. You do NOT have to be an ARC member to take theseclasses. www.campusrec.uci.edu/fitsquad/The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute offers clinicalservices from integrative primary care and specialty physicians,naturopathic doctors, acupuncturists and nutritionists, as well asclasses in mindfulness and Tai Chi.ssihi.uci.eduThe UC Irvine Perks and Discounts website has a long list ofdiscounts available to the UCI community. You can get discountsat a variety of places like Regal and AMC movie theatres, UniversalStudios, Knott’s Berry Farm, KinderCare and 24 Hour t/Fellow & FacultyWellness OpportunitiesThe GME Office welcomes faculty,resident and fellow involvement inour wellness efforts! If you areinterested in joining theM-POWER Committee (formerly theWellness and ProfessionalismCommittee), please contactDr. Deena McRae(mcraed@hs.uci.edu).Orange CountyParks, Trails and BeachesReplenish your reserves!Carve out time to enjoy the great trails, parksand beaches in Orange County!This Orange County Parks website has a full listof parks, trails, and beaches with helpfulinformation on hours, scheduled events, trailclosures, reservations and permits.2Alltrails.com is another helpfulresource for various kinds of trails.

Office of Graduate Medical EducationWellness Resource Guide2021-2022Watch for signs and symptoms.Take good care of yourself andyour peers.UC Irvine and UC SystemOnline Mental Health Tools andResourcesUC Irvine Worklife and Wellness WebsiteA comprehensive website with a list of upcomingevents, available workshops, tools and resourcesto promote wellness and work-life balance.UCI HR Wellness YouTube ChannelThe official UCI HR YouTube channel for UCIfaculty, staff and retirees. Enjoy a variety ofvideos covering fitness, nutrition, mental health,and financial wellness.http://www.wellness.uci.eduUC Irvine Wellness Program and EventsA list of programs, activities and events for ourUCI community are listed IrU-qvHbVQ/UC Irvine Human Resources Wellness WebsiteThis is an online resource just for UC Irvineemployees with informational flyers, helpfularticles, wellness videos, a list of upcomingprograms and events, and available resources.UCI “Wellness Adds Up” Video LibraryEducational and activity videos created for and byUCI on a wide variety of health and wellnesstopics. Topics include strength, flexibility, stressmanagement, nutrition, sustainability andmotivation.http://hr.uci.edu/wellness/UC Irvine Wellness, Health and CounselingServicesResources for students, residents, fellows andfaculty can be found ndex.aspUC Well-Being ChannelPresented in partnership with the Chopra Centerfor Well-Being, Jiyo and the UC San DiegoSchool of Medicine.https://whcs.uci.eduWeekly Guided Mindful Awareness PodcastsEach podcast has a different theme and offers anew daily life practice, guided meditation, silentpractice time, and closing .ucla.edu/meditation-at-the-hammerUCI Virtual Self-Care Wellness ResourcesWebinars, online resources, and virtual meetingopportunities are listed here to promote physical,emotional and financial health. For example,there are links to sign up for free yoga sessions orto schedule 1-on-1 financial advisor sessions.UC Irvine Wellness videosSelf-directed, online video programs forimproving your mind, body, spirit o.html3

Office of Graduate Medical EducationWellness Resource Guide2021-2022Watch for signs and symptoms.Take good care of yourself &your peers.National OnlineMental Health Screening& ResourcesSmartphone Mental Health AppsAMA STEPS ForwardThe website, One Mind PsyberGuide, provides reviewson user experience and summaries on the researchsupporting specific mental health apps and other digitalhealth resources.https://onemindpsyberguide.orgThe AMA has created some user-friendly, brief onlinemodules on professional well-being topics: Physician Burnout Physician Well-Being Hospitalist Well-Being Physician Suicide and Support Preventing Resident and Fellow es/professional-well-beingPopular Smartphone AppsCognitive Behavior Principleso Wysao Sanvello: Anxiety and Depressiono MoodGYMNational Academy of MedicineIn 2017, the National Academy of Medicine launchedthe Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being andResilience, a network of more than 60 organizationscommitted to reversing trends in clinician burnout. Inparticular, check out their Clinician Well-BeingKnowledge ce-and-wellbeing/Mindfulness and Meditationo Headspaceo Calm10 Brief TED Talks for When You FeelBurned OutA collection of brief TED talks to help lift your spirits.Segments range from 4 – 20 minutes in length.https://www.ted.com/playlists/245/talks for when you feel totallThe Accreditation Council for GraduateMedical Education (ACGME) is focused oncreating a learning environment with a culture of respect& accountability for physician well-being. The Council isfocused on five key areas to support its ongoingcommitment to physician well-being: Resources,Education, Influence, Research and iatives/Physician-Well-BeingMindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR)Palouse Mindfulness is a free 8-week online course,created by a certified MBSR instructor, based on theprogram founded by Jon ychhub: A Mental Health Resource HubThis is an online interactive workbook based on theprinciples of cognitive behavioral therapy andinterpersonal therapy. Developed for medical interns,Mood Gym provides tools to cope with depression andanxiety.https://moodgym.com.auThis is the product of many national mental healthorganizations’ efforts to help people address their wellbeing needs during the COVID-19 /4

Office of Graduate Medical EducationWellness Resource Guide2021-2022Hotlines and Crisis Text LinesNational Suicide Prevention LifelineAvailable 24/7https://suicidepreventionlifeline.orgOnline chat or call 800.273.TALK (8255)CMA Physicians’ Confidential LineNational Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)NAMI’s national website (nami.org) provides education, supportand resources. NAMI also offers a national Helpline, a free peersupport service.The Orange County NAMI chapter offers a “warmline” (714-9916412), providing emotional comfort and/or resources to itscommunity. (https://www.namioc.org)Available al-lineFree 24/7 hotline that provides confidentialphysician-to-physician assistance about substanceuse and mental health concerns. Concerned familymembers and colleagues can also call this numberto learn about constructive ways to show supportand what resources exist for intervention andreferral.NAMI Crisis Text Line: Text NAMI to 741-741National NAMI Helpline800-950-NAMI (6264), info@nami.orgMonday-Friday, 1 PM – 9 PM P.T.Local NAMI “Warmline” for CA residents onlyMon – Fri, 9 – 3 AM; Sat, Sun: 10 – 3 AMPhone/Text: 714-991-6412Local Mental Health ResourcesUCI Psychiatry can offer assistance and work closely with you toprotect your confidentiality.UCIPsychiatryOutpatientClinicTo make an appointment, please email Dr. David Safani, theMedical Director of UCI Outpatient Psychiatry(dsafani@hs.uci.edu), and let him know that you are a UCIresident, fellow or faculty member. The residents’ medicalinsurance, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, is accepted at UCIPsychiatry.David Safani, MD, MBAMedical DirectorUCI Outpatient PsychiatryThere are offices in the new Chapman Pavilion within easywalking distance of the UCI Medical Center and in the NewportBeach Birch Street clinic.www.sensiblecare.comwww.oak.careLaguna Hills949.258.3741Fullerton714.706.0206To make an appointment: 714-274-7575Dedicated line for UCI providers.Beverly Hills310.231.6805Resident health insurance,Anthem Blue Cross PPO, is accepted.In-person visits and telepsychiatry are available.Resident health insurance,Anthem Blue Cross PPO, is accepted.Medication management, counseling and therapy are availablein person and through telepsychiatry.505 North Tustin Avenue, Suite 150, Santa AnaOffice is located 5 miles south of UCI Medical Center5

Office of Graduate Medical EducationWellness Resource Guide2021-2022UCI Resident/Fellows Health and Insurance CoverageThis website provides information on how to find a health care provider (dentist, vision care provider, physician orpsychologist) near you, as well as information on deductibles and out-of-pocket costs.Telemedicine Options through Anthem Blue Cross PPOThrough LiveHealth Online, you can schedule appointments online and have video conferences 24/7with board-certified physicians, using your mobile device or computer. They can diagnose and prescribemedications for many common non-emergency medical and behavioral health issues. For residents and fellows in ACGME-accredited programs (all have Anthem Blue Cross PPO):Each consultation is covered with a 15 copay.For faculty with Anthem Blue Cross PPO: Your first visit each calendar year is free. After that,the service costs 20 per consultation.You may also schedule video conference appointments with therapists through LiveHealth OnlinePsychology. Book a time and date that is convenient for you, including evenings and weekends. For residents and fellows in ACGME-accredited programs (all have Anthem Blue Cross PPO):Each visit is covered with a 15 copay.For faculty with Anthem Blue Cross PPO: The first three consultations are free. After that, eachvisit costs 20.The service is available not only to you, but also your eligible family members. LiveHealth Onlinemental health professionals can evaluate and treat patients age 10 and older.Please note: The websites are used not only by UCI employees, so fees are listed.You should not be responsible for the entire fee, but only the co-pay as described above.6