Long School of Medicine

Mental Health Month - May 2023

Part of creating a mentally healthy medical
school experiences comes from 
Stability, Relationships, Balance, and Purpose.

Learn how to prioritize your mental health as a medical student.
   
Woman sitting in chair

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

Protect STABILITY by:

   
Faculty member hugging student

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

Nurture RELATIONSHIPS by:

   
Two African American males doing pushups

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:

   
Painting of Koi Fish

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:

   

Other Resources

Mental Health is Health

Mental Health Action Day

 

 

Regain Focus by clicking on the boxes below to try some quick breathing exercises. 

Text: Breathwork Box Breathing
Text: Breathwork Alternative Nostril Breathing
 

 

Text: Breathwork Belly Breathing
Text: Breathwork Extended Exhale