The service can be accessed at wellbeingcare.org, where a brief assessment analyzes responses for mental and emotional health issues and provides recommendations for local mental health services and the opportunity to anonymously connect with a licensed mental health clinician.
The resource was developed by the Ohio Physicians Health Program, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Physician Foundation in reponse to the rising burnout, depression and anxiety among healthcare professionals created by the pandemic.
Ohio’s state medical association plans to host local events for healthcare workers to promote the service and facilitate conversations about mental health.
The service is available to all Ohio licensed healthcare professionals, including students in healthcare training programs.
At the Becker's Fall Behavioral Health Summit, taking place November 4–5 in Chicago, behavioral health leaders and executives will explore strategies for expanding access to care, integrating services, addressing workforce challenges and leveraging innovation to improve outcomes across the behavioral health continuum. Apply for complimentary registration now.
