We place a strong priority on supporting the emotional and physical well-being of our faculty. Temple recognizes the systemic causes and challenges of burnout, and offers the following resources to support faculty as they navigate this important issue.

TU / LKSOM Resources

•  Human Resources and Benefits Information (Temple University)
• · HSC Student Faculty Center
• · Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Carebridge (TFP Faculty Only) Free and Confidential 1-800-437-0911 www.myliferesource.com (Access Code: RBMNE) Download the free mobile Carebridge App.
    • Lifeworks (All Faculty) LifeWorks provides free confidential counseling, consultations, community referrals and online access to hundreds of articles, toolkits, podcasts, webinars and much more. Services are available 24/7 online at www.lifeworks.com or by calling 888-267-8126.
    •  To access the LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program Platform, login and navigate to TUportal > Staff Tool tab > TUApplications section > LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program
• TUHS Practitioner Wellness Committee Resources
  • Email Best Practices (PDF)
  • View issues of the The Owl Post Dispatch, the official newsletter of the TUHS Practitioner Wellness Committee

COVID-19 Resources

• Temple Peer Support Network (PSN) - Temple residents, fellows, faculty members and APPs experiencing stress or in need of peer connection can now request a confidential 20 minute check-in call from a colleague.
  • We need you! Volunteer to be a support person for others here.
  • Need support? Request a call from a peer here.
• Temple Owl Ribbon Recognition - Recognize a resident, fellow, faculty member or APP who has demonstrated excellence in patient care, professionalism or teamwork. The nomination will be forwarded to that person's department/division leadership.
  • Nominate a colleague here. ·
• Physician Support Line: Free confidential peer support line by volunteer psychiatrists for US physician colleagues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Call 1-888-409-0141, 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. EST.
• Free Guided Meditation Sessions - Dr. Sumita Bhambhani is offering 20-minute free guided meditation sessions via Zoom calls. If interested, please email her: sumita.bhambhani@tuhs.temple.edu
• If you are feeling spiritual distress, please feel free to reach out for a confidential session with Chaplain Dr. Jocelyn Edathil available by appointment at jocelyn.edathil@tuhs.temple.edu or during office hours on Wednesdays from 1-3pm by calling the Office of Patient Experience at 215-707-2073. Chaplains are trained to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients, families and employees and to provide a pastoral presence and counseling to those who are experiencing stress, suffering or other spiritual and emotional needs. Chaplains take a non denominational approach in providing spiritual accompaniment to those who may be suffering from spiritual distress regardless of having or not having a religious affiliation.
• Mental Health Sessions - Dr. Auerbach, a PA Licensed Psychologist, is offering confidential mental health services to our medical professionals. If you’re interested, text him directly at 610-742-2225.
• Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare - Resources for Healthcare Professionals Coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic
• What’s Different About the Stress Clinicians are Facing, and What Can Help ·
• Art of Living Online Happiness Program – free of charge to health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• LiveWell Foundation Support Groups - To help ensure people can stay connected and get the support they need through this uncertain time, they are offering free mental wellness and depression support groups online. ·
• Yale: The Science of Well-Being Course– This is offered online for free.
• US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Resources
  • “Coping with Stress”
  • “Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19” 
  • “Taking Care of your Emotional Health”
  •  “Helping Children Cope with Emergencies”

Emergency Resources

• The Episcopal Crisis Response Center is open 24 hours a day. Patients can present directly to the Episcopal Hospital or Temple University Hospital Emergency Rooms to access the crisis center
• Hotlines:
  •  Confidential 2-COPE Temple Hotline 215-707-2673
  • Philadelphia Behavioral Health Suicide/Crisis Intervention Hotline 215-686-4420
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255)
  •  National Domestic Abuse Hotline 800-799-7233
  •  National Help Line for Substance Abuse 800-262-2463

Other Wellness Resources ·

• AMA Resources for Physician Well-Being
• American Psychiatric Association Free Self-Assessment
• Mental Health America Screening Tools 
• American Psychiatric Association Resources
• “Make the Difference: Preventing Medical Trainee Suicide” by Mayo Clinic

Official Newsletter of the TUHS Practitioner Wellness Committee

2022

• July/August 2022 (PDF) ·
• May/June 2022 (PDF)  
• March/April 2022 (PDF) ·
• January/February 2022 (PDF)

2021

• November/December 2021 Issue (PDF)
• September/October 2021 Issue (PDF)
• August 2021 Issue (PDF)
• June 2021 Issue (PDF)
• May 2021 Issue (PDF)
• April 2021 Issue (PDF)
• March 2021 Issue (PDF)
• February 2021 Issue (PDF)
• January 2021 Issue (PDF)

2020

• December 2020 Issue (PDF)