Mental Health and Support Resources
Destigmatization
Physicians can be reluctant to seek mental healthcare for a variety of reasons: concern for their medical license, confidentiality concerns, or lack of familiarity with resources and processes. We seek to normalize and destigmatize mental healthcare.
- FAQ for physician mental health care
- Mentorship vs. Coaching vs. Therapy (and the CWO)
- Physician Suicide Awareness activity: This brief activity ensures you know what to do or what to say if you think a colleague is struggling.
Care Access and Exchange program
Physician access to mental healthcare is streamlined by providing direct access and concierge scheduling. Since we don’t necessarily want to get our mental health care from people we see everyday, we also offer an exchange program where you can be seen by a mental health provider on another WVU School Of Medicine Campus.
SupportingDocs program
physicians have unique support needs in dealing with difficult subjects. SupportingDocs was created to connect us to each other in times of need or stress unique to our roles and responsibilities. Contact Dr. Sedney for details.
SupportingYou program
Provides individual support requests and referrals for support from a trained and vetted peer. Also offers group debriefing of traumatic clinical events upon request. SupportingYOU believes there is tremendous power in sharing experiences, so we offer a safe, non-judgmental space to voice thoughts and questions that you may not want to broadcast to the world. Whether you need someone to speak with or are concerned about a colleague, we welcome requests for peer support. The program is listed under "Health and Wellness" on the WVU Medicine Connect Departments page (WVU Medicine login required).
WVU Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
Free, confidential service providing a safe place for WVU employees and their dependents to sort through problems and determine the best available resources. Services include consultation (individuals, families, and couples), wellness check-ins, targeted and professional skills coaching, short term counseling (up to 3 visits per year), community referrals and support for substance abuse recovery. Explore services on their website or call 304-293-5590 for an appointment.
WVU Medicine Employee Assistance Program
The “Resources for Living” program provides a range of support services available 24/7. For details check the EAP website or email Dr. Sedney.
Physician Support Line
A free, instant, anonymous, and confidential support line staffed by volunteer psychiatrists, specifically for physicians. This is a national non-profit service not affiliated with WVU. Visit their website or call 1-888-409-0141.
For emergencies
- Help304: 1-877-435-7304
- WV 24-hour Crisis line: 1-844-435-7498
- 988 – Suicide hotline