Mental Health Resources

View and listen to our mental health podcasts and webinars to better navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many in our healthcare community have found themselves at the forefront of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and dealing with challenges from this uncertain time, including mental health concerns. The well-being of our healthcare professionals is critically important to us. APCA and our family of certification councils, have provided you with mental health podcasts, webinars and other resources to help you navigate the ever-changing environment of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inteleos/APA Webinar Series

In partnership with the American Psychological Association (APA), Inteleos and its certification alliances are proud to bring you a 3-part webinar series on timely, important mental health topics. Read the press release here.

Fostering Resiliency Through and Beyond COVID-19

Session Recorded: December 15, 2020  |  4:30 – 5:30 pm EST

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Guest Speakers:

• Lisa M. Brown, PhD, ABPP – Professor, Director of the Trauma Program, Palo Alto University and Adjunct Clinical Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine
• Leah Weiss, PhD – Lecturer, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Researcher, Consultant, and Author

Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic has been compared to a marathon, not a sprint, and after months of enduring the crisis, many are questioning whether their self-care practices are enough to withstand the long haul. Healthcare workers are especially impacted. Watch this webinar with Dr. Lisa Brown and Dr. Leah Weiss as they address the topic of resilience and offer practical strategies for staying resilient as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Battling Burnout in the COVID-19 Era – Recording now available

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Session Recorded: November 18, 2020  |  4:00 – 5:00 pm EST

Guest Speaker:  Mana K. Ali, PhD,
Psychologist – Spinal Cord Injury/Disease Unit,
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

Being on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare workers bear the burden of a unique stress imposed on them by the very nature of their job: regular, if not daily, exposure to the virus. This webinar will offers insight on identifying signs of, managing and reducing stress. Dr. Ali defines burnout and provides insight on how to cope in this stressful pandemic environment.

Effective Leadership & Self-Care Strategies in the Time of COVID-19

Session Recorded: October 29, 2020 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm EDT

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Speakers:

• Arthur C. Evans, Jr., PhD – CEO and EVP, American Psychological Association
• Leah Jolly, MSAH, RVT, RPhS – Assistant Professor & Clinical Coordinator, Vascular Technology Program, Oregon Institute of Technology, and Vice-Chair, ARDMS Council
• Raymond Russell, MD, PhD, FACC, MASNC – Professor of Medicine, Director – Nuclear Cardiology, Director – Cardio-Oncology, Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, and Vice-Chair, APCA Council

Moderated by Dale R. Cyr, MBA, CAE – CEO, Inteleos

Healthcare workers are at great risk for increased stress due to COVID-19 and even more so at risk are those in leadership positions. Join us for this complimentary webinar in which our panelists – who are leaders too – offer supportive information and tools regarding self-care during these unprecedented times. It is critical for leaders to care for themselves before they can effectively care for and lead others.

.Podcast Series With Dr. Wendy Dean 

Guest Speaker:  Wendy Dean, MD – President, CEO and Co-Founder of The Moral Injury of Healthcare
Host:  Tricia Turner, RDMS, RVT – Chair, ARDMS Council and Director of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at South Hills School of Business & Technology

Listen to The Podcasts:

• Podcast 1: What is Moral Injury and How Does it Relate to What Healthcare Professionals are Experiencing During COVID-19?
• Podcast 2: How Can Leadership Support Psychological Readiness and Recovery for Healthcare Workers?

 Leading Your Institution, Your Colleagues, & Yourself Through Stressful Times Webinar

Session Recorded: August 4, 2020 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm EDT

Speaker: Albert W. Wu, MD, MPH – Professor of Health Policy & Management and Medicine, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health

Watch the Webinar:

• Leading Your Institution, Your Colleagues, & Yourself Through Stressful Times Webinar.
• In this webinar, Dr. Albert Wu of Johns Hopkins Medicine describes the harmful impact of COVID-19 on the psychological well-being of healthcare workers, including short-term feelings of fear, anxiety and frustration to long-term risks of burnout and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). These stresses on our healthcare providers can lead to detrimental patient care, emphasizing the important need for institutions to provide an integrated continuum of staff support programs. Dr. Wu goes on to stress what individuals should do during this health crisis to promote good mental health, including taking care of basic needs and reaching out to colleagues to stay connected.