The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the New York State Society recognizes the challenges faced by our member physicians as well as trainees and support staff in the daily care of patients.

Enclosed are available resources to help you with coping with the challenges.  The Society plans to promote Wellness on the first Wednesday of each month to members. 

New York Specific Resource
1. NYSDOH - Managing Stress and Anxiety 
2. NYSDOH - Supporting Well-being in COVID and Beyond - Webinar 
3. MSSNY - Peer to Peer Program

Coping with COVID-19

1. Enhance Your Practice Podcast: Season 3 - Work/Life Balance
2. Hackman Academy: Homeschool Classes and Workshops
3. How to Prevent Loneliness in a Time of Social Distancing
4. Guided Meditation to De-Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Self-Assessments

1. Physician Wellness Inventory
2. Maslach Burnout Inventory
3. Oldenburg Burnout Inventory
4. Physician Work-Life Study's Single Item
5. The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory
6. Stanford Professional Fulfillment Index
7. Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
8. Depression Survey Article in Academic Psychiatry

Mobile Apps

1. Headspace
2. Meditation Studio
3. 10% Happier
4. #Mindful