SD Physician Well-Being Program

08/05/2024

Chronic liver disease is now the leading cause of death of South Dakotans in their 30s. “Alcohol is particularly challenging because it's prevalent. It's relatively cheap, and it's not in any way illegal."

04/22/2024

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04/08/2024

TheSouth Dakota State Medical Association (SDSMA) Healthcare Leadership Institute began in October 2023 and finished up today. John Beranek led eleven physicians through a curated list of personality tests, Ted Talks, special guests, white papers, small and large group discussions… just to name a few. We are all so grateful for this experience!

12/06/2023

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11/16/2023

Do you have SAD? Here are some good approaches to consider as both the leaves and your mood falls.

Seasonal affective disorder, also known as the winter blues or seasonal depression, causes symptoms of depression in winter months. Learn about SAD treatment.

11/10/2023

https://www.vox.com/health/23921266/mental-health-doctors-physicians-depression-burnout

Why doctors are so stressed out, depressed, and suicidal — and what can be done about it.

10/05/2023

Seven researchers affiliated with the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research, School of Nursing and Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics at the University of Pennsylvania wanted to know what interventions doctors and nurses preferred to improve their workplace well-being and reduce burnout. So, they asked more than 21,000 of them at 60 hospitals across the country.

High on the list of interventions preferred by physicians were:
Reducing time spent on documentation.
Improving the usability of EHR systems.
Not routinely working unscheduled hours.

Low on the list of interventions preferred by physicians were:

Employing more nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants.
Creating time and places for meditation and reflection.
Delegating more clinical decision-making authority to nurses.

New evidence shows physician burnout is real, but the situation isn’t so dire that doctors and the healthcare industry need their own language for it.

09/20/2023

“Stigma, deeply ingrained in the medical culture, often prevents open dialogue about mental health. Yet, PHPs remain steadfast in their commitment to break the silence. Their efforts have already touched the lives of thousands of physicians, cascading positive effects for their peers, patients and health systems.”

For physicians across the country, State Physician Health Programs (PHPs) often provide a lifeline for mental health support…

09/19/2023

Less than 3% of primary care visits involved screening for alcohol use with guideline-recommended tools from 2014-2016.6 Use of alcohol-interactive medications should prompt screening and brief intervention for risky alcohol use. For persons concurrently using alcohol, harm reduction interventions should be considered, including consideration of alternative lower-risk medications.

This study uses data from the 2013–March 2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to assess contemporary patterns of risky alcohol use among adults taking high-risk alcohol-interactive medications (benzodiazepine receptor agonists, opioids, and antiepileptics).

09/19/2023

Prevention resources can connect physicians, colleagues or loved ones in a mental health crisis to the help they need. Find a list of resources on www.NPSADay.org and share these to help support physician well-being and mental health.

As we prepare to observe , the SDSMA encourages physicians needing mental health support to contact the SD Physician Well-Being Program (www.mwhms.com/pwbp), which provides resources that enable physicians to thrive professionally and personally, ultimately improving their overall well-being.

09/13/2023

If you haven't checked out the American Medical Association's Steps Forward Program, here's a link to get you started. Take this 12 question quiz to identify opportunities to rejuvenate your practice and your mind.

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