Beyond the Liver: Addressing Mental Health Challenges for Hepatologists and Practitioners

Description

Cosponsored by the Training and Workforce Committee, the Women’s Initiative Committee, and the Liver Fellow Network, this session is dedicated to highlighting the mental health and wellness of physicians and practitioners in hepatology and liver transplant practice. Special attention is focused on: (1) the risk of physician suicide; (2) normalization of seeking professional help for mental health challenges; (3) how seeking professional mental health help aligns with maintenance of professional licensure and ongoing practice; and (4) institutional opportunities to improve support, and paths forward. Speakers offer unique perspectives on these topics from personal, institutional, and national levels. The session tackles the challenges health care practitioners face and risk factors for poor mental health and physician burnout, and offers strategies for resiliency, empowerment, and advocacy.

NOTE: This session will be not be livestreamed and recording will be limited. Attendee questions will be edited out of recordings so that questioners feel able to contribute their queries as they feel comfortable. The session will also utilize Slido for anonymous audience interactions and input about their experiences with mental health.