Burnout and mental health top the agenda of the summit on joy and integrity

22 September 2022 | United States | Source: Advent health et Adventist world

It is not called the Peak of Joy and Fullness for nothing. [Joy and Wholeness Summit]. This annual conference, which brings together physicians of a variety of specialties and physician wellness advocates from across the United States, aims to improve the overall well-being and quality of life of physicians.

For years, burnout, depression, and various mental health problems have become more prevalent among healthcare professionals. The current pandemic has only exacerbated these concerns. The 2022 report on physicians’ burnout and depression [Physician Burnout and Depression Report 2022] from Medscape reveals that 47% of doctors say they are exhausted, up from 42% last year.

Although many organizations and experts are working to develop and distribute resources and programs aimed at preventing and mitigating Burnout, there is still work to be done. For the Physician Wellness Coalition, in particular, this was the priority of the recent gathering in Denver, Colorado, USA. Conferences such as the Joy and Wholeness Summit offer attendees the opportunity to connect, collaborate and share best practices.

“These are critical times in the healthcare industry and the conference was an ideal meeting place for like-minded solution advocates,” said Ted Hamilton, mission integration manager for AdventHealth and chair of the board. of the Physician Wellness Coalition. “I am grateful for the contributions of our speakers and attendees and believe that many have been inspired and invigorated to continue this important work that will ultimately promote healthier and happier doctors. “

Attendees, representing dozens of organizations, heard the views of leading thought leaders and experts, including Stanford University’s Tait Shanafelt and Al’ai Alvarez, AdventHealth’s Omayra Mansfield, and coach / consultant Paul DeChant, in scope of an agenda that covered important topics such as mental health, issues affecting medical women, medical leadership, and higher medical education.

“The conference was a wonderful opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about the well-being of physicians and clinical practitioners. There is a lot of work to be done in this area and the opportunity to learn from so many physician wellness experts and advocates is truly invaluable, ”said Mansfield, Chief Medical Officer of AdventHealth Apopka, Florida.

The Physician Wellness Coalition is a 501 (c) 3 tax-free association of dozens of health care systems, hospitals and professional organizations, represented by hundreds of individual members, including The Goal is to learn together and build strong and sustainable programs to promote and promote the well-being of the doctor. AdventHealth is a founding sponsor of the coalition.

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