Well-Being & Resilience

The American Hospital Association (AHA) offers resources in support of the well-being and resilience of health care workers in hospitals and health systems, including behavioral health resources.

The AHA has updated the Stress and Coping Resources website, which contains valuable information and resources to support mental well-being for both health care workers and the public. 
Jason Lesandrini, Ph.D., assistant vice president of ethics, advanced care planning, spiritual health and language access services at Wellstar Health System, and Kelsey White, Ph.D., assistant professor and chaplaincy faculty researcher at the Department of Patient Counseling at Virginia…
Jason Lesandrini, Ph.D., and Kelsey White, Ph.D., discuss real-world examples of how chaplains reduce clinician and patient stress and address emotional and well-being needs in some of the most challenging moments in health care.
The AHA Leadership Experience helps participants create a new professional strategy to offset the demands of the 24/7/365, fast-paced and unrelenting health care environment. Participants develop a powerful new ability to create new skills, patterns and rituals that intentionally create equilibrium…
Explore how health care organizations are approaching workforce well-being through innovative strategies. The discussion focuses on comprehensive, system-wide approaches that cultivate a culture of well-being within health care environments, and highlights the significant contributions of…
Hospitals and health systems across the nation are implementing innovative programs to connect with their communities and enhance patient safety.
This live stream from LLN will explore how well-being debriefings can be integrated into broader safety & quality frameworks within health care orgs.
The arrival of the holiday season and the coming New Year remind us of the swift passage of time. But they also demonstrate the timelessness of human kindness.
Northern Light Mercy Hospital’s Cancer Survivorship Clinic helps patients who have finished cancer treatment rebuild their health and enjoy a high quality of life.
2024 AHA Board Chair Joanne Conroy, M.D., expresses gratitude to the health care workforce for their skill, commitment and compassionate care.