Work/Life Balance & Well-Being
You take care of your patients. Your well-being matters, too.
Explore practical resources to help manage stress, prevent burnout, protect your wellbeing, and build a more sustainable professional life.
Note: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
1. Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others
Articles and insights to help you recognize burnout, set healthy boundaries, reduce stress, and create habits that support your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
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9 Ways to Take Care of Your Own Mental Health Right Now
Simple, actionable steps to reduce stress, recognize burnout warning signs, and build a support system.
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Self-Care for Healthcare Professionals
Practical strategies for setting boundaries, getting quality sleep, staying active, nurturing relationships, and finding join in life and practice.
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How Mindfulness Helps Providers and Patients
Explore the science behind mindfulness and how it can reduce burnout, enhance compassion, and improve patient care.
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2. Listen & Recharge
Curated episodes and conversations to inspire, educate, and help you maintain perspective.
Finding Hope During A Medical Burnout with Eric Kussin
A candid conversation about the realities of healthcare burnout, mental health, and finding a path toward recovery, resilience, and renewed purpose.
3 Things Every Chiropractor Should Do to Avoid Burnout
Practical strategies for chiropractors to reconnect with purpose, set healthier boundaries between work and life, and recognize when it’s time to ask for help.
3. Tools for Your Well-Being
Free apps and tools to help you reset, recharge, and manage stress -- anytime, anywhere.
Smiling Mind
Short, guided mindfulness and meditation exercises designed to reduce stress and support emotional well-being and sleep.
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MindShift
Practical tools, including breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, thought reframing, and quick strategies for stressful moments.
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UCLA Mindful
Evidence-based guided meditations, breathing exercises and mindfulness practices from UCLA Health.
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Looking for something different? Explore additional free and low-cost apps for stress, mindfulness, anxiety, and emotional well-being through NYC 988's vetted App Library.
Connection is part of well-being.
The challenges of practice can feel a little lighter when you don't navigate them alone. Connect with colleagues through your local NYSCA district, attend an upcoming event, or get involved with a committee to build relationships, exchange ideas, and stay connected to your professional community. Find your NYSCA District
Additional Support
Sometimes stress, burnout, anxiety, or other challenges require more than self-care. If you or someone you know needs additional support, help is available.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call, text, or chat 988 for free, confidential support, 24/7.
NYC 988 Coping & Wellness Tips
NYC-based mental health & substance-use resources, referrals, and support.
NCMIC: Suicide Awareness & Intervention
Recognizing warning signs and responding when someone may be at risk.