MCMS has identified a compendium of community resources that physicians may find helpful in managing their day-to-day lives and improving their overall wellness. The goal is to provide a variety of modalities so that each physician can choose what is best for him or her.
Android/iPhone ApplicationsCalm – Meditate, Sleep, Relax provides structured guided and unguided meditation including mindfulness meditation. The app and many meditation formats are free of charge, with the option to purchase additional variety of options. YogaBreathe Yoga: Breathe Yoga offers many services including yoga, guided meditation, an organic juice bar, production kitchen and bakery that prepare fresh organic items every day. Breathe’s Pittsford location also offers acupuncture, massage therapy and Arcona Enzyme and Oxygen Facials. Breathe has locations in Pittsford, Webster, Greece, College Town, Downtown Rochester, Victor and Syracuse. MCMS physicians who join the “Living Yoga” program will have unlimited access to yoga and meditation in all locations as well as breathe’s online meditations. 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How to Make Stress Your Friend How to Stay Calm When You Know You'll Be Stressed The Art of Stress Free Productivity Depression Related Burnout Related Mayo Clinic CEO Dr. John Noseworthy on Physician Burnout and Value-based Care Physician Burnout Births the first MD Rapper who will Revolutionize American Healthcare Community TherapistsTherapists featured in the Wellness Center have experience working with physicians and their families. They have committed to ensuring that MCMS physicians receive timely access to appointments when scheduling and will address any aspect of your wellness or stress you choose to prioritize. Name: Stephanie Dobbin, LMFT Office Location: 16 North Goodman Street in Rochester between East & University; teletherapy also available How to schedule an initial appointment: Contact me by e-mail, dobbinlmft@gmail.com, or by phone, (585) 568-7044. Visit my website for more information: stephaniedobbin.com. Therapist Background: I do my best work with health care professionals dealing with a range of issues including stress, burnout, numbing behaviors (i.e. compulsive social media, problem drinking, overeating), marital conflict or disconnection, anxiety and/or depression. I'm a marriage and family therapist by training and worked for 6 years in community mental health within a large hospital system prior to transitioning to full-time private practice in July 2017. Name: Eleni Economides LMFT I specialize in working with couples and individuals in addressing sexual health concerns (sexual dysfunctions, out of control sexual behaviors, desire discrepancies, kink) and relationship difficulties as well as anxiety and depression. Name: Sheila Darling, LMSW, ACSW, MBA Office Location: 625 Ayrault Road Fairport, NY 14450 and 1418 Ridge Road Ontario, NY 14519 Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7 am - 8 pm, Tues and Thursday 6-9pm Saturdays 12-3 How to schedule an initial appointment: 315-576-0379 Therapist Background: Office of Mental Health: Inpatient Psych, Residential Program Director, Substance Abuse Inpatient and Outpatient Department of Health: Outpatient HIV/AIDS Clinic Case Manager, Mother/Baby HIV Clinic Director, Pediatric Primary Care Child Development Specialist, Home Care Social Worker, Non-Profit: Homeless Housing Director, Executive Director HIV/AIDS Support Agency, Clinic Therapist ARC Private Practice: Two locations working with adults, couples and children affected by divorce. | ArticlesCharter on Professionalism for Health Care Organizations Female Docs Afraid to Admit Seeking Mental Health Care Climate Change a Disaster for Mental Health, Experts Warn Stress 117 Ways Doctors and Healthcare Organizations can Lower Stress and Prevent Burnout Nearly 90% of physicians feel stressed every day, report says Depression Doctor Depression, Suicide Slowly Coming Out of Shadows Physician and Medical Student Depression and Suicide Prevention Silence Is the Enemy for Doctors Who Have Depression Burnout MSSNY Physician Burnout LIbrary Using a Single Item to Measure Burnout in Primary Cary Staff: A Psychometric Evaluation Workplace Factors Contribute to Burnout in Family Physicians Controlled Interventions to Reduce Burnout in Physicians Organization-Level Interventions Best for Reducing Physician Burnout A Double-edged Sword: What Makes Doctors Great also Drives Burnout How to help medical practice staff avoid burnout Physician Burnout: A potential threat to successful health care reform Study: Doctor Burnout May Increase Effect of Biases on Care Resilience How Does Social Support Enhance Resilience in the Trauma-Exposed Individual? 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