JOY in Practice — Interactive Roadmap
Burnout
Reflection
- Take some time to think about the good things in your life. How can you enhance those good things?
- Seek support from your supervisor, co-workers, friends, family and/or a mental health expert.
- Remember that burnout is a complex combination of workplace culture, healthcare policies and societal expectations and mounting health care system pressures.
- Try to keep an open mind as you consider your options and resources.
Reflection Podcast: Burnout
Recommended Resources
UHG Resources
- Visit AbleTo or download the app (create a new free account) -
- Listen to the meditation: Transcending Triggers (7 minutes)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Cleansing Bonfire On-Demand Video
- Visit United for Well Being
Clinician Resources
- National Alliance of Mental Health - Health Care Professionals
- Physician Burnout & Wellness CME Course
External Resources
- What is Burnout?
- 10 TED Talks for when you feel burnt out
- American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, Suicide Prevention and Resilience Resource Site
- Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK or text Connect to 741741
- Live and Work Well - Use your HealthSafe login if you have one. If you don’t have one, all UnitedHealth Group Employees can browse as a guest using access code: “United”. Specifically, check out the “Mind & Body” and “Crisis Support” resources on this page.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness: Navigating a mental health crisis
- The Antidote for Burnout
- Zen Teacher Offers Tips for Coping article
