LSUHSC Wellness Committee

 

LSU Wellness Krewe:
Self-Care for Healthcare

 

Mission Statement

The School of Medicine Wellness Committee (SOM-Well) is dedicated to cultivating a healthy, resilient, and supportive learning and working environment for faculty, staff, residents, and students across the School of Medicine. The mission of SOM-Well is to foster a culture of well-being across the LSUHSC School of Medicine by addressing the root causes of distress, promoting resilience, and empowering individuals to thrive personally and professionally.

At the School of Medicine at LSUHSC, we affirm that our professionals and students are individuals first. Personal well-being is foundational to professional excellence. By encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and self-care practices, we aim to enhance communication, decision-making, and interpersonal dynamics, fostering a more compassionate and effective academic and healthcare community.

SOM-Well maintains a webpage that serves as a central resource hub, offering evidence-based information and tools related to mental health, stress management, depression, substance use, suicide prevention, mindfulness, PTSD, and work-life balance. We invite all members of our community to explore these resources, reflect on their personal wellness practices, and consider integrating strategies that support sustained well-being.