Issue link: https://blog.providence.org/i/1526508
INTRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE ABOUT US Health care workers are the ones who run toward the emergencies. Unfortunately, that can sometimes make us hesitant to admit to our own mental health struggles. Ryan Dix, Psy.D., director of behavioral health, Providence's Well Being Trust When we, as caregivers, take better care of ourselves and each other, we take better care of our patients. Brian Johnson, chaplain and wellness consultant PROVIDENCE | ESG REPORT | 27 MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTING OUR CAREGIVERS No One Cares Alone: Redefining support for health care workers Health worker burnout is a national crisis, according to Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D. But data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that supportive workplaces can make a big difference in caregiver well-being. Providence's No One Cares Alone (NOCA) program is a response to these calls to action. The program provides important tools and resources to support our caregivers' mental health and well-being. NOCA programs include: Primary prevention: educational resources to raise awareness and lower stigma around caregiver mental health issues Secondary prevention: proactive outreach to identify and support caregivers who may be at elevated risk Skilled assistance: professional services to help address mental health concerns for caregivers and families who are struggling acutely Core leader outreach: supporting leaders with their own difficulties and strengthening their ability to support the mental and spiritual wellness of their teams n SOCIAL IMPACT + 2,107 core leader consultations completed + 43,503 caregivers reached