Library resource guides: Critical incident debriefing toolkit: 3: Supporting a trainee/colleague in distress

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PDF How to support a trainee or colleague who is distressed [Fact Sheet]

This fact sheet is the first resource to look at when you're in a hurry and have less than 5 minutes to prepare.

PDF" How to support a trainee or colleague who is distressed [How To]

Got more time? Then learn more about supporting trainees or colleagues in distress.

ANZCA debrief podcasts

Podcast 3: How to support someone who is distressed
A framework on what to do, what not to do and how to normalise emotions when someone is distressed. Five factors to consider when supporting someone who is distressed. (Duration: 22:53 mins)

*Note: College ID and password required to access. Users must first register for the Critical Incident Debriefing course in order to access individual podcasts.

Resources

Supporting ourselves and others after a critical incident

Presenter: Dr Liz Crowe
Dr Liz Crowe explains the importance of debriefing after a critical incident and helps explain how to use this toolkit that has been developed for ANZCA. (Duration: 1:06:55 hrs)

Mental health (Australian Institute of Health & Welfare)
Mental illness refers to a clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotional regulation, or behaviour, usually associated with distress or impairment in important areas of functioning (WHO 2022).
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This part of the website provides information on the prevalence of mental illness and gives an overview of Australia’s mental health system. The AIHW collects, analyses and reports on a broad range of mental health-related data and information and updates this site as new data becomes available.
Mental health and addiction in New Zealand (NZ Govt Inquiry)
Mental health and addiction challenges are common in New Zealand, and anyone can experience them.
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Prevalence studies indicate that 50–80% of New Zealanders will experience mental distress or addiction challenges or both in their lifetime. Around one in five people will experience mental health and addiction challenges in any given year.10 There are some indications that prevalence appears to be increasing.11 Disparities in outcomes also exist for groups such as Māori, Pacific peoples, and people in contact with the criminal justice system. In addition, New Zealand’s rates of suicide remain stubbornly high and have been trending upward in recent years.
New national framework launched to support mental health and wellbeing of Australian medical professionals (AMA)
The Every Doctor, Every Setting: A National Framework was officially launched as part of a national commitment to prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of Australian doctors and medical students.

Additional resources

Teamwork

TED Talk: Are you a giver or a taker?

Simple strategies to promote a culture of generosity and keep self-serving employees from taking more than their share. (Duration: 13:19 mins)

TED Talk: Are you an ideal team player?

In our increasingly team-oriented world, the key to success is being humble, ambitious and smart. (Duration: 14:20 mins)

Psychological Safety

TED Talk: Building a psychologically safe workplace

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