Resources

• Physician Peer Support Request 
• LLUH Code Lavender Program
  • Request Code Lavender Peer Support 
• Employee and Student Assistance Program
  Phone: (909) 558-6050
  Free therapy for employees and students at LLU/LLUH
• Physician Wellbeing Committee
  Contact information coming soon
• Risk Management Preferred Provider List 
• Living Whole Programs 
• Physician Support Line
  • Available 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM Monday – Friday
  • https://www.physiciansupportline.com/
  • Phone: 888-409-0141

Crisis Support

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  • Phone: 800-273-8255 | Spanish: 888-628-9454
  • Call or text: 988 (24/7)
  • Text: TALKWITHUS to 66746
• Crisis Text Line
  Text “HOME” or “HELLO” to 741741 (24/7)
• Inland SoCal United Way HelpLine
  Phone: 951-686-4357 (free and confidential)

Readings

• Meaning and Comfort in Physician Well-Being: An Integrated Framework 
  Tung MG, Palamara K, Ripp JA, et al. (JAMA, 2026). Explores a comprehensive framework for physician well-being, integrating meaning, purpose, and support.
• Intimate Partner Violence Experienced by Physicians 
  Reibling ET, Distelberg B, Guptill M, Hernandez B. (Journal of Primary Care Community Health, 2020). Examines the prevalence and impact of intimate partner violence within the physician community.
• Coping with Medical Error: Secondary Trauma 
  Flaherty B & Call M. (University of Utah Health, June 7, 2022). Discusses the emotional impact of medical errors and strategies for coping with secondary trauma.

Video Resources

• Physician Depression and Suicide—Struggling in Silence (Video) 
  53-minute documentary featuring physicians and medical students addressing depression, anxiety, and mental health challenges.
• Physician Mental Health and Well-being with Stephanie Simmons, MD 
  Discussion with the Chief Medical Officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation on physician mental health.
• Dr. Christopher Veal: Personal Story (Video) 
  A personal story highlighting physician mental health and resilience.
• Doctors Make Mistakes: Can We Talk About That? (TED Talk) 
  Dr. Brian Goldman discusses medical errors and the importance of openness in healthcare.
• A Doctor’s Touch: Abraham Verghese (TED Talk) 
  Explores the human connection in medicine and the importance of compassionate care.
• How to Speak Up For Yourself 
  Adam Galinsky shares strategies for self-advocacy and communication.
• Making Relationships Work 
  Dr. John Gottman discusses key principles for building strong relationships.
• Even Healthy Couples Fight—the Difference Is How (TED Talk) 
  Insights from Julie and John Gottman on managing conflict in relationships.
• How Physicians Survive Medical Mistakes Without Losing Themselves 
  Dr. Danielle Ofri discusses coping with medical error and maintaining personal well-being.
• When Good Doctors Get Sued 
  Podcast featuring Dr. Gita Pensa exploring the emotional impact of malpractice cases.
• Why Are Physicians More Likely to Feel Imposter Syndrome? 
  Tait Shanafelt discusses imposter syndrome among physicians and its impact.
• Medical Professionalism in the New Millennium: A Physician Charter 
  A foundational article outlining principles and commitments of modern medical professionalism.