Call us anytime at: 905-522-8392

Tips for first, second, and third years of residency

Free 20 question anxiety disorder test to see if you have anxiety disorder, and if so, to what degree.

Toll-free: 1-866-863-0511

Hamilton not-for-profit providing support and guidance to anyone struggling with body image issues, disordered eating, and eating disorders.

Free interactive excel spreadsheet for budget tracking from the Credit Counselling Society

Qualitative research study conducted in Hamilton, ON

Relaxation and meditation tips

A free online directory of alcohol and drug rehab programs and other addiction-related services in Canada

Provides information and resources regarding medico-legal concerns.

With 330 community locations, CMHA is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.

List of resources for individuals facing wellness struggles. Includes mental health supports, online resources, and COVID-specific resources.

A quiz to help you reflect on your unique strengths, and identify areas where your level of mental fitness could be improved to help you cope with life's up and downs.

A quiz to see if you are in balance with work and life outside of work.

A referral program to connect front line health care workers with psychologists who are available to assist on a pro-bono basis via tele-psychology.

A practical handbook for physician health and well-being

Provides mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), mindful self-compassion (MSC) and specialized mindfulness training.

This online mental health check-up can help identify some symptoms of common mood disorders such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder.

Find and register for childcare

Resources, tools & training opportunities to help physicians minimize stress & optimize well-being by managing their personal finances wisely.

This Hub provides reliable wellness tools and resources to empower physicians, medical learners, leaders and educators to create change in the culture of medicine.

Canadian Medical Association Job postings

A 30-minute online course open to all physicians and medical learners.

A series of seminars, tailored to family practice and specialty residents, covers topics like insurance, finances, billing principles, contracts, negotiations and more.

A variety of physician wellness and medico-legal topics

This CAMH resource is a review of three key concepts pertaining to de-escalation.

Information from the Centre for Clinical Interventions.

Information from the University of Auckland about mental health, managing mental illness, and more.

Free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness or gambling by connecting them with services in their area.

Call 1-800-456-4566 or text START 45645

Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support via text.

Am Psychol. 2019 Jan;74(1):128-142. doi: 10.1037/amp0000296

A toolkit that guides users through a brave and compassionate exploration of their identities, narratives, and practices as people living and working within systems steeped in white supremacy.

A TED Talk by Dr. Brian Goldman, an emergency physician in Toronto and host of CBC radio’s ‘White Coat, Black Art’.

Are you looking for a non-clinical job? The Dropout Club was founded by former students at the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons to form an international job network for doctors, scientists, and healthcare professionals looking for non-clinical work.

Self-assessment

Debt payment, interest, expense, and saving calculators from the Credit Counselling Society

Recorded Resident Affairs Session from Nov 14, 2018

Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course

Empowers experts, learners, and leaders to together create systems and cultures that support humanistic care for all.

Koru mindfulness guided meditations

App that helps you learn mindfulness through progressive steps. The first set of guided meditations is free, then there is a monthly fee.

HCARDD has compiled resources and information to support people with developmental disabilities and their families during COVID-19.

Career advising, transition into practice resources, and more

Formerly GLMA

Hosted by Dr. Mamta Gautam

Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat online

TED Talk by Nigel Marsh

Article by Chika Stacy Oriuwa, Black medical student at U of T

Recorded Resident Affairs Session from Feb 13, 2019

Free Meditation App for Sleep, Relax & More

An evidence-based curriculum specifically designed for teaching mindfulness, meditation, and stress management to college students and other young adults.

Stanford WellMD Center

A brief, free, and self-paced online training that addresses the mental health concerns of frontline workers and the people they support in the context of a pandemic.

Support with relational, faith, and spiritual issues, open to individuals of all faiths and backgrounds

Mindfulness events and resources for health professionals

Residents and fellows are not eligible for ISS services, but feel free to consult the website.

Internal postings can be found through Mosaic

Spiritual and faith-based resources at McMaster & in Hamilton

Offers educational programming and access to resources of interest to the LGBTQ community.

McMaster PFD’s vision is to grow our faculty into a community of educators, innovators, scientists, and clinician-leaders to advance health professions education by supporting them in their own growth.

Financial resources and tools, and access to advisors offering financial advice and planning services to CMA members and their families.

Module from Here to Help

Provides comprehensive and effective online services and programs free of charge (self-assessment, self-help, and online professional support available).

Free mental health support for Ontario residents dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and more. Special section for Front line health care workers.

Articles, resources, and information about integrating mindfulness into your life.

Group offering free mindfulness events and workshops, and paid courses.

Lessons for integrating mindfulness into medical practice, research students, and more from U of Wisconsin.

Article about alternative ways to practice mindfulness in the context of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Free online budgeting tool, finance tracker, and more

Information and support about coping with grief.

Provides information, resources, referrals and support to Canadians affected by eating disorders. Helpline open Mon-Thurs 11 am - 7 pm and Friday 11 am – 5 pm ET at 1-866-633-4220

If you are curious about non-clinical work or actively looking for career opportunities, the Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians Conference provides information sessions, job fairs, recruitment, one-on-one mentoring, and networking.

Is clinical medicine not for you? The Non-Clinical Doctors website provides information on combining your clinical practice with non-clinical practice or completely transitioning out of patient care.

Mindfulness in the context of medicine and list of guided audio meditations

Obtain immediate support at 1-800-851-6606.

Provides confidential advice, preliminary assessment, intervention coordination, and referral for counselling and clinical services to trainees and their family members.

Online forum to support those who have experienced loss.

Online workbook from the Centre for Clinical Interventions

Have you ever thought of leaving medicine and felt alone? The PARO Career Counseling Handbook provides a first-hand story of leaving medicine, the journey, and the different directions that can be taken.

PARO Career Counselling Handbook: Career tips and resources

Pre-recorded videos created by healthcare providers who are also experienced mindfulness teachers.

PHP clinicians have experience working with health professionals with substance use and addictions. The PHP is not a crisis service.

If you are looking for a network of support from other physicians, Physician Side Gigs provides support while empowering each other through collectiveness.

Has the thought of leaving medicine crossed your mind but are you confused about what those thoughts mean? This kit starts from the beginning and helps you analyze your thoughts and determine how you wish to move forward.

Dr. Mamta Gautam is a psychiatrist and internationally respected expert on physician wellness. She is the CEO of Peak MD.

The official representative voice for Ontario’s doctors in training.

Designed for Hospital-Health Care Providers to share and learn about ways to build resilience and wellness during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

A quick guide for physician wellness

A variety of resources and a position paper

Career resources and resident profiles

Resident Doctors of Canada are developing a national resiliency curriculum

A not-for-profit organization representing over 10,000 resident doctors across Canada and providing a unified, national voice for its members.

Environmental scan of resident wellness by AFMC in 2011

Dr. Kristin Neff’s website about the research and practice of mindful self-compassion, including a self-assessment and exercises.

A safe environment for young people aged 17 to 25 to receive expert care for mental health and substance use issues.

The Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre is an online and in-person resource center that helps newcomers to Canada find the information they need to get a job, explore careers, or start a business.

Tips, guided meditations, etc.

Weekly Open Addiction Support Meetings

To see if you are eligible to participate and to register for a STOP session, call the Tobacco Hotline at 905-540-5566 ext. 1.

Article from CMAJ

Call 800-273-8255

Provides guided meditations and podcasts to help facilitate mindfulness through various platforms.

Practical strategies from Dr. Allan Peterkin, author of “Staying Human During Residency Training”

Guide prepared by the OMA Physician Health Program

Call 1.833.456.4566 Available 24/7/365 Send a text to 45645, Available 4pm - Midnight ET (standard text messaging rates apply)

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) unites the medical profession in Canada to improve the health of Canadians and strengthen the health care system

The Physician Support Line Support line run by volunteer psychiatrists to help physicians, trainees & med students 888-409-0141. This is free & anonymous!

The Michener Institute of Education delivers bridging programs for Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) to prepare for certification exams and offers information on entry and integration into the Canadian healthcare workplace.

Links to courses, resources, guided practice and research on Mindful Self-Compassion, by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer

Blog post from the ‘Wellness Rounds’ Blog

Talk by Dr. Mike Evans

Stress self-assessment tool

Article from Medical Economics

Blog post from the ‘Wellness Rounds’ Blog

A variety of guided audio meditations from 3 minutes to 20 minutes

A guide to understanding what compassion fatigue is and how to cope.

If you did not match for residency, you are not alone. UnMatched MD is a team of fellow medical graduates, who understand the hardships and the lack of resources that come along this path.

Articles about finance from Emergency Physicians Monthly

Canadian Mental Health Association