Being Human The idea of a physician who struggles with their mental health or well-being or “impaired doctor” might sound strange to many. Doctors are seen as health caretakers, so one might think they take care of their health too. Yet, studies show a different story. One study in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings journal found…
A Journey to Gratitude: Reflections on Recovery At 18, entering rehab was not about embracing change for me; it seemed more about appeasing my parents and a judge. Yet, fast forward to October 2023, I have celebrated 40 years of being clean and sober (yes, I still enjoy attending 12-step meetings and have a sponsor). …
The first words (and proposition) of the famous 12-Steps, “we admitted we were powerless” are irksome and problematic to many. They believe the idea to be antithetical to well-being, directly at odds with personal-empowerment ethics. However, with millions of people participating in 12-step programs, we should seek to understand what “admitting powerlessness” really means to…
Transforming Lives with TMS at BoardPrep’s In-Residence Well-being Program BoardPrep Recovery Center® leads with an innovative treatment for professionals facing stress, burnout, and depression. Our unique program integrates our In-Residence Well-being Program with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy. This scientifically proven treatment, can greatly enhance recovery engagement. The Science Behind TMS TMS therapy stimulates the…
In 2017, Dr. John S. Rose and his team at the University of California, Davis Health System looked into data from a 5-year study. They wanted to see how U.S. physician health programs (PHPs) help doctors with substance use disorders. Their focus was on comparing family medicine physicians (FMPs) in recovery to other doctors. Research…
Physician health programs for addicted doctors are effective in helping healthcare professionals recover from addiction, a study conducted on physician health programs reveals. These programs provide a structured and supportive environment in which healthcare professionals can detoxify and receive treatment for their addiction. It also provides a forum for physician health professionals to share their…