Global Mental Health Research Colloquium Series - Seminar 3: Heartfulness and Mindfulness to Prevent Healthcare Provider Burnout
The seminar aims to discuss current issues in psychiatric research on healthcare provider burnout and will include presentations by leading clinical experts from University of Manchester & the Global Mental Health Program at the University of Toronto’s Department of Psychiatry, followed by breakout sessions to discuss challenges and priorities in geriatric psychiatry research in global health settings.
This is a free online event.
The seminar is open to all researchers, clinicians, trainees, and members of the public, including advocates and those with lived experience.
Presenters
Elli Weisbaum, BFA, MES, PhD
Healing the Healers: Exploring the Science & Practice of Applied Mindfulness
Learning objectives:
- Why? Overview of the evidence-base intersecting clinician burnout and mindfulness.
- How? Learn pragmatic micro-practices that you can apply right away to enhance your personal/professional wellbeing.
Dr. Jayaram Thimmapuram
Cultivating Well-Being and Alleviating Burnout Through Heartfulness in Healthcare Professionals
Learning objective:
- Identify the factors contributing to Burnout and discuss the psychological, genetic, and neurological effects of Heartfulness Practices.
Dr. Kenneth Fung
Acceptance and Commitment to Empowerment for Healthcare Provider Resilience
Learning objective:
- Discuss application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to promote healthcare provider resilience and social justice during the pandemic.