Self-Help Resources
External Resources
Wellness
CMA Physician Wellness Hub
A collection of resources, information and programs from the Canadian Medical Association leading the way to physician wellness. This Hub provides reliable wellness tools and resources to empower physicians, medical learners, leaders and educators to create change in the culture of medicine.
CMA Wellness Connection
The Canadian Medical Association’s Wellness Connection is a virtual, safe space for physicians and medical learners to gather and discuss shared experiences, get support, seek advice and help each other.
CMPA: Caring and meaningful support
The CMPA understands the emotional toll of medico-legal events on physicians. The CMPA listens to members with an empathetic ear, provides sound advice, and offers meaningful support. CMPA’s website includes advice and guidance on coping with stress and managing medico-legal issues such as a college or hospital complaint.
CPA: Access to NL psychologists for front line health care providers
The Canadian Psychological Association has called on all registered psychology practitioners to consider donating some of their time to provide psychological services to front line health care providers who may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed or distressed by being on the front lines of a health care crisis. Frontline health service providers can view the listing of psychologists who have volunteered to provide psychological services to them at no charge. The listing is organized by province. It is important that the provider chooses a psychologist who is on the list in the province or territory in which the provider is located.
Wellness Together Canada
Wellness Together Canada is a web platform for free mental health and addictions support services for adults in Canada, 24/7. It was created in response to a rise in mental health and substance use concerns since the COVID-19 pandemic. It is funded by the Government of Canada.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
CMPA: Good Practices Guide
The CMPA Good Practices guide is intended to contribute to safe medical practice and help reduce medical-legal risks by providing advice on a series of topics, including:
Physician Safety
CMA Threats and harassment
The Canadian Medical Association has compiled resources, tools, and services which support physicians and medical learners experiencing online threats and harassment.
CPMA Threats and harassment
The Canadian Medical Protective Associations has advice for physicians feeling bullied, as well as tips for managing conflict.
- When physicians feel bullied or threatened
- Challenging patient encounters: How to safely manage and de-escalate
- Resolving conflict between health care providers
CMPA: Good Practices Guide
The CMPA Good Practices guide is intended to contribute to safe medical practice and help reduce medical-legal risks by providing advice on a series of topics, including:
OMA Insurance
Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Health & Dental, Professional Overhead Expense
As a member of the NLMA you are eligible to apply for coverage with OMA Insurance. Whatever your insurance need, their non-commissioned team offers relevant insurance advice, service and solutions to meet the unique needs of physicians and their families, at every stage of your career. OMA Insurance provides complete solutions to protect your assets, protect your lifestyle and protect your business such as Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Health & Dental and Professional Overhead Expense insurance. Knowing the concerns you face at every stage allows OMA Insurance advisors to provide you with the best advice on what you need, when you need it. Please contact OMA Insurance at (800) 758-1641 or [email protected], or visit www.omainsurance.com.
Atlantic Benefits Program: Health, Dental, Critical Illness
In partnership with OMA Insurance, the NLMA offers an optional benefits program which addresses the needs of Atlantic-based physicians. This bundled plan consists of $50,000 Group Critical Illness (CI) and Health or Health Plus. There is no medical evidence required for new NLMA members who enroll within ninety days of receiving their personalized offer. Members may also apply for optional coverage such as Dental, Dental Plus and additional Group CI for yourself and your spouse. Please contact OMA Insurance at (800) 758-1641 or [email protected], or visit www.omainsurance.com.