Mental Health Month - May 2023

Stability: At the very core of well-being at work is the idea that everyone is safe from harm and fear.

Protect STABILITY by:

• Developing resilience
• Asking for help when you need it
• Focusing on what's important
• Finding purpose and meaning
• Finding your wellness space  

Relationships: We’re all social creatures, and our sense of community at work is a critical component of working well together.

Nurture RELATIONSHIPS by:

• Sharing your stories and experiences
• Being friendly and kind 
• Practicing active listening
• Connecting with others with shared interests
• Getting to know what matters to your colleagues outside of school

Balance: Everyone is balancing life and work. Having a sense of control over our time and energy makes everything more enjoyable

Tap into BALANCE by:

• Pressing pause
• Learning how to manage your time with student affairs advising or peer-to-peer tutoring. 

Purpose: When medical students feel like they have a purpose, they feel their best, and they are able to connect with their goals, values, and vision.

Tap into PURPOSE by:

• Showing your excitement for the work others are doing
• Meeting personal and professional goals
• Embracing life-long learning
• Sharing why your work is meaningful to you
• Helping colleagues see their role in the medical professions
• Taking action for Mental Health and how to use activism as self-care