We firmly believe health professionals (including clinical and administrative staff) must maintain their well-being in order to be effective caregivers and so we are committed to providing the tools, resources, and culture that enhances your well-being. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is no single definition of well-being, but there is general agreement that at a minimum, well-being includes the presence of positive emotions and moods.
To start, a department-level Wellness Committee has been organized to achieve the following: 1) develop a definition of well-being that fits the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences; 2) develop a plan to create a culture of wellness across the department; 3) conduct an assessment of the current state of well-being among faculty and staff to establish a baseline, set targets/goals for improving and enhancing personal well-being, and measure progress. The committee may partner with the Emory University School of Medicine (SOM), Emory Healthcare, the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP), and other units to leverage existing resources and ongoing wellness activities to help with this work.
Wellness During COVID-19
We want to take a moment to thank you for your hard work, professionalism and dedication through this very difficult situation. We recognize the potential for increased anxiety related to uncertainty, finances, child care needs and illness.
Your well-being is our priority. We would like to remind you of the resources available to you at Emory should this situation becoming overwhelming.
EMOTIONAL HEALTH:
If in imminent danger, call 911 or go to nearest emergency department.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/.
BeThe1To Suicide Prevention resources to help save a life.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741-741 or text STEVE to reach a person of color.
Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth: 1-866-7386 or text START to 678-678.
Trans Lifeline (Trans Peer Support): 877-565-8600 (not 24/7; currently operating at reduced capacity).
Emory University Employees:
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program Stress Management
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program Emergency Services - For an urgent appointment, call 404-727-WELL (Press #2 after hours for on-call services)
Emory Healthcare Employees:
Employee Assistance Program available through the MyBHS Portal (User name EHC), call 800-327-2251, or email support@BHSonline.com.
Emory Healthcare Resiliency Web Portal
FITNESS/NUTRITION/STRESS MANAGEMENT:
FINANCIAL:
SmartPath Financial Coaching 1-888-686-5808
Emory University Human Resources
If you are struggling, please reach out to a colleague, supervisor or a Wellness Committee member. Thank you for all you do. We are all in this together.
