Full Description
This book tackles the most common challenges that medical students experience that lead to burnout in medical school by carefully presenting guidelines for assessment, management, clinical pearls, and resources for further references. Written by national leaders in medical student wellness from around the country, this book presents the first model of care for combating one of the most serious problems in medicine. Each chapter is concise and follows a consistent format for readability. This book addresses many topics, including general mental health challenges, addiction, mindfulness, exercise, relationships and many more of the important components that go into the making of a doctor.
Medical Student Well-being is a vital resource for all professionals seeking to address physician wellness within medical schools, including medical students, medical education professionals, psychiatrists, addiction medicine specialists, hospitalists, residents, and psychologists.
Contents
The Physiology of Stress.- Mental Health and Medical Education.- Medical Students and Substance Use Disorders.- Mindfulness.- Incorporating Exercise into a Busy Life in Medical School.- Religion and Spirituality among Medical Students.- Wellness for All: Diversity, Challenges and Opportunities to Improve Wellness for Medical Students.- Financial Wellness for Medical Students.- Beyond Graduation: Next Steps in Wellness.
