PROVIDER BURNOUT & DEPRESSION RESOURCES
IMPORTANT:
- If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.
- If you’re in emotional crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, use the crisis options below (24/7).
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CRISIS + IMMEDIATE SUPPORT (24/7)
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• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Call or text 988 (U.S.) or use online chat.
- Support for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, mental health crises, and substance use crises
• Crisis Text Line
- Text HOME to 741741 (U.S.)
- Free, confidential crisis support by text.
• Veterans Crisis Line (for Veterans & loved ones)
- Dial 988 then Press 1
- Text 838255
- Online chat available.
• SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
- Call or text 1-800-985-5990
- Crisis counseling for distress related to disasters or mass trauma (natural or human-caused).
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PHYSICIAN-FOCUSED CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT
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• Physician Support Line
- Call 1-888-409-0141
- Free and confidential support line staffed by volunteer psychiatrists for physicians & medical students.
• Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP) — State PHP Directory
- Find your state’s Physician Health Program (PHP) for confidential help with burnout, depression, mental health, or substance use concerns.
- (Includes many states’ PHP contact info in one directory.)
• Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation — Mental Health Access & Barrier Reduction
- Advocacy + practical tools supporting healthcare worker mental health.
- “ALL IN for Mental Health” initiative helps reduce professional barriers to seeking care.
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DENTISTS — WELLNESS & HELP BY STATE
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• American Dental Association (ADA) — Dentist Well-Being Programs Directory
- State-by-state directory connecting dental professionals to confidential help (peer assistance, wellness ambassadors, and PHP connections in many states).
• ADA “Under Stress? We’re Here to Help”
- Access ADA wellness resources and pathways to confidential support.
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VETERINARIANS — WELLBEING & PEER SUPPORT
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• Not One More Vet (NOMV)
- Veterinary mental health community and resources, including peer support options.
• NOMV — Peer Support
- Peer support pathways for veterinary professionals, staff, and students.
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) — Wellbeing Resources
- Wellbeing and suicide prevention resources for veterinary professionals.
• AVMA — QPR Suicide Prevention Training (Veterinary Focus)
- Training to recognize risk and guide someone to professional help.
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ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS + MIDLEVEL SUPPORT
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• American Academy of PAs (AAPA) — PA Wellness
- PA well-being and burnout support resources.
• AAPA — PA Burnout External Resources
- Curated tools on burnout, moral distress, and mental health.
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) — NP Wellness
- Wellness resources and engagement tools for NPs (NPower program).
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HEALTHCARE WORKER THERAPY / SUPPORT MATCH
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• The Emotional PPE Project
- Volunteer-run nonprofit reducing barriers to mental health support for healthcare workers.
- Directory to connect healthcare workers with free support options.
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SCREENING + ASSESSMENT TOOLS
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• Mayo Clinic Well-Being Index (mywellbeingindex.org)
- Validated, quick self-assessment tool measuring multiple dimensions of distress and well-being.
- Versions exist for multiple clinician types (physician, nurse, dental, APP, etc.).
• Stanford Well MD / Well PhD (Occupational Well-Being Resources)
- Research-informed models and tools for clinician well-being (organizational + individual strategies).
• Stanford Professional Fulfillment Index (PFI)
- Tool assessing burnout + professional fulfillment for tracking change and targeting interventions.
• Common clinical screeners (ask your clinician/EAP or use with professional guidance):
- PHQ-9 (depression)
- GAD-7 (anxiety)
- Maslach Burnout Inventory (burnout)
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SUICIDE PREVENTION: CONFIDENTIAL HELP-SEEKING
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• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) — Interactive Screening Program (ISP)
- Anonymous screening and connection to counseling/support before crisis emerges.
• HEAR Program (UC San Diego — Healer Education Assessment & Referral)
- Anonymous stress & depression screening with counselor follow-up (institution-based model; some systems have their own HEAR-style program).
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NATIONAL EDUCATION + TOOLKITS
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• National Academy of Medicine (NAM) — Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being & Resilience
- Major national initiative addressing burnout, depression, and system drivers of clinician distress.
• NAM — Compendium of Key Resources for Improving Clinician Well-Being
- Curated collection of tools and strategies for clinicians and healthcare organizations.
• American Medical Association (AMA) — STEPS Forward (Burnout & Well-Being)
- Practical toolkits and modules to reduce burnout and improve work systems.
• The Joint Commission — Workforce Safety & Well-Being Resource Center
- Curated resources and action steps for reducing burnout and strengthening the workforce.
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PEER SUPPORT + RECOVERY (SUBSTANCE USE / SUD) FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
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• Physician Health Programs (PHPs) via the FSPHP Directory
- Confidential evaluation/referral and (when needed) monitoring pathways.
• IDAA — International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous
- Recovery fellowship for healthcare professionals and their families.
• Caduceus Groups (12-step support for medical professionals)
- Peer recovery support groups designed for clinicians (often local/regional; sometimes listed via PHPs, IDAA, or treatment centers).
• General recovery supports
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT + EDUCATION (NONPROFIT)
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• NAMI — Health Care Professionals Resource Hub
- Resources for healthcare professionals dealing with stress, trauma, and moral injury.
• NAMI Help Line (not 24/7)
- Call 800-950-6264
- Text “NAMI” to 62640
- Helpful for info, referrals, and support navigation.
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ORGANIZATION / EMPLOYER OPTIONS (IF AVAILABLE TO YOU)
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• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through your employer or hospital system
- Often provides confidential counseling sessions, referral help, and short-term support.
• Clinician well-being vendors (organization contracts vary)
- VITAL WorkLife — clinician well-being programs, coaching, and support resources for healthcare organizations.
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HOW TO USE THIS RESOURCE LIST ON YOUR SITE
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“If you’re a healthcare professional feeling burned out, depressed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or not yourself — you are not alone, and support exists. If you’re in crisis, start with 988 (call/text). If you’re not in immediate danger but need confidential clinician-specific support, consider Physician Support Line and your state Physician Health Program
