Vanessa's Story - Bonus Material: 4x4 Breathing, a Resiliency Course, & other wellness tips that aren't yoga

For more information on the Vituity Resiliency Course with Dr. Vanessa Calderon, e-mail [email protected] or visit vanessacalderonmd.com 

To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/

Other resources available during this crazy COVID time (as of May 28, 2020, of course subject to change):

Educational Learning & Mental Health Resources

Physician Support Line: Peer support line for doctors by Volunteer Psychiatrists. 1-888-409-0141 8am-12am Eastern. ER Dr. & Chaplain candidate Wendy Lau MD offers personal our group support sessionsTalkSpace has lots of videos and other resources from their staff therapists. You can also do virtual counseling/therapy sessions at varying cost levels.EM Pulse released three wonderful pandemic related episodes: Grace, Meditation, & ComfortEM Crit created an ever up-to-date online Internet Book of Critical Care with a chapter constantly being updated with the latest on COVID19EM RAP has a COVID19 response page with information about live update events, a Corependium chapter on COVID19, and other great educational updates about caring for our patients in this pandemic.AMA offers COVID19 education & FAQs along with mental health tips for providers. They also published this article on Creating a Resilient Organization for hospital leaders in caring for providers during COVID19.National Academy of Medicine resources to support clinician health & wellbeing @ NAM resourcesMed+Ed resources for providers, their families, & hospital leadership @ Med+Ed & Med+Ed Self CareCenter for the Study of Traumatic Stress has a page of COVID-19 Pandemic Response ResourcesAmerican Academy of Pediatrics’ Keeping Well in COVID resources on PadletACGME has responded to the pandemic with updates & resources posted hereNature created guidelines for Mentoring During the COVID-19 PandemicAmerican College of Lifestyle Medicine created info sheets for patients and providers about taking care of your physical and mental health during this time. Seattle-based researchers at VitalTalk created a “communication playbook” for providers to help give compassionate but clear responses to most patient concerns and questions about COVID19.NY Office of Mental Health & American Psychological Association created Psychological First Aid resources

Physical/Personal Health & Wellness

9to5MAC has a list of free or discounted wellness apps including (you guessed it!) *YOGA* and meditation. ;]Workout Apps/Websites with discounts or free trials: Orange Theory Fitness24-hour fitnessPelaton (30 day free trial)Nike Run ClubYoga 2.0Down Dog Yoga (free through July 1, 2020 for healthcare workers)
1. Meditation Apps/Websites with discounts or free trials: 
   
   UCSD Center for Mindfulness guided audio & video meditationBalance, a new meditation app, offers a free one-year subscription to anyone. Download the app, then email [email protected] for instructions.HeadspaceCalm (3 months free)Insight Timer
   1. Ten Percent Happier
   
   
   
   

Many other discounts on services, uniforms, equipment, lodging and transportation, fitness and more can be seen at HealthJob.

Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers