Mental Health
- Live Crisis Support
- Mental Health Resources
- Peer Support
- Headspace and Calm Health
- Wellness Classes and Events
- Self-Guided Resources
Mental Health Resources for Physicians
Explore our mental health resources below to find confidential support, counseling services, crisis assistance, self-care tools, and wellness programs designed to support your emotional well-being. Whether you are seeking immediate help or resources to build resilience and thrive, support is available at every stage of your journey.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential coaching, therapy, and care navigation services are available 24/7 at 1-866-808-6205.
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Calm Health: Get screenings, personalized plans, psychologist-written programs, plus Calm's most popular mindfulness content at no cost, through UCSD's benefit.
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How do I register for Calm Health?
Visit supportfinder.optum.com, enter the code UCSDMC and log in with an anonymous username. Then, click on the Calm Health tile to register for Calm Health.
Instructions to Access App:
- Visit supportfinder.optum.com
- Enter Access Code UCSDMC
- View My Benefits
- Scroll down to Mental Health
- Click "Learn About Calm"
- Select either United Healthcare Insurance or Other
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HEAR Program: After completing an anonymous and confidential questionnaire, a counselor will send you an assessment with recommendations for further evaluations or follow-up.
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WE CARE Physician Peer Support: Available for confidential peer support during business hours. Meet our physician peer supporters
- Headspace: Therapy services are available directly through Headspace and may be covered by insurance depending on an individual's plan or available through self-pay options.
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Spiritual Care: Chaplain services provide Caregiver and UCSD staff support in times of compassion fatigue, grief, loss, and a listening ear.
Wellness Resources for Physicians
Are you in a crisis? Call or Text 988.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Learn more at 988lifeline.org.
For Additional Guidance
Guidance for Supporting a Colleague in Crisis (AD Log-in Required)
Therapy Benefits Guide for UCSD Health Physicians
Events & Self-Guided Resources
Wellness Classes and Events
Guided classes and events to build skills in cultivating well-being.
Self-Guided Resources
Free, effective, evidence-based resources accessible at any time.
This website is a dedicated resource for UC San Diego Health physicians to provide a consolidated site of wellness programs and resources. Patient and visitor information can be found here.