ACEP, the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation and the ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare coalition are making notable progress in efforts to strengthen support for health care workers’ mental health.
The coalition’s Wellbeing First Champion Challenge has helped 34 licensure boards and 375 hospitals verify that their licensing or credentialing applications are free from intrusive mental health questions and stigmatizing language as of September 2024.
“This coalition is instrumental in the vital work to preserve and protect healthcare workers’ mental health,” said Aisha Terry, MD, MPH, FACEP, president of ACEP. “There are still too many physicians who avoid seeking mental health care out of legitimate fear they could lose their professional license or face career setbacks due to stigma surrounding treatment. Together, we are driving critical changes to reduce barriers to mental health care and will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who manage our nation’s healthcare safety net are empowered to seek the mental health care they need and deserve.”
Read the press release.
