We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 2/25 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Anton C. Bizzell, MD (@drantonbizzell) from @TheBizzellGroup on the topic “Mental Health, Going Into the 3rd Year of the Pandemic.”
As a society, we have been dealing with living in a state of prolonged and oftentimes isolated vigilance against an invisible aggressor for three years. Though mental health has always been an important topic, it has become absolutely imperative that we put conscious thought into it in every sphere of our lives, from home to work. It is estimated that 20% of Americans deal with mental health issues every year, and given the circumstances, that number is growing.
Mental illness can have wide-ranging effects on physical health, relationships with family and friends, and performance in school or on the job. Working with organizations worldwide, I have seen how difficult it is for both employers and employees to acknowledge and address the importance of mental wellness. However, for our local, national, and global economies to grow, we must commit to ensuring good mental health for all people.
Join us for this week’s #HITsm chat where we’ll be discussing the following topics.
Topics for this week’s #HITsm Chat:
T1: It’s been three long years and it is more important than ever to examine the impact of the pandemic on mental health. What lessons can we apply to improve mental wellness in our industry this year? #HITsm
T2: Do you have a plan in place to reduce the opportunities for stress and how you will respond to stressful situations if they occur? Please share. #HITsm
T3: What are some ways or measures taken by your workplace to address mental health? #HITsm
T4: What can our industry do better in supporting mental health? #HITsm
T5: What’s your favorite mental health technology? #HITsm
Bonus: If you took a mental health day tomorrow, how would you use it? #HITsm
Upcoming #HITsm Chat Schedule
3/4 – ViVE and HIMSS Preview
Hosted by John Lynn (@techguy) from @hcittoday
3/11 – OFF for ViVE Conference in Miami
3/18 – OFF for HIMSS Conference in Orlando
3/25 – TBD
Hosted by TBD
We look forward to learning from the #HITsm community! As always, let us know if you’d like to host a future #HITsm chat or if you know someone you think we should invite to host.
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