Dr. Yellowlees discusses strategies for optimal mental health and wellness during the COVID 19 pandemic, and tips for avoiding anxiety, depression, and social isolation
Peter Yellowlees, MD is Professor of Psychiatry and Chief Wellness Officer at UC Davis Health. He has published seven books and over 200 scientific articles and book chapters. Full bio here: https://health.ucdavis.edu/team/search/1256/peter-yellowlees—general-psychiatry—physician-health-sacramento
Interviewer: Kyle Allred, Physician Assistant, Producer / Co-Founder of MedCram.com
(This video was recorded on February 19, 2021)
TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO INCLUDE:
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Peter Yellowlees
00:35 Mental health during COVID-19 pandemic: moral injury, burnout, anxiety and distress
02:31 Specific stressors contributing to mental health issues
05:07 Definition of “anxiety” and its role as a defense mechanism
06:28 How poverty contributes to links between obesity/inactivity and depression/anxiety
08:21 Is there a difference between mental health and wellness?
10:06 Difference between “physical distancing” and “social distancing”
12:08 How personality traits may or may not contribute to mental health during COVID-19 pandemic
14:46 Setting boundaries, especially for parents and children
16:20 How to support healthcare professionals and physicians
18:39 Use of cell phones and mental health
21:17 Tips for creating healthy interactions with the news and media
21:54 Research and experience with virtual appointments and physician visits
24:44 Techniques for gathering patients’ vital signs and information during virtual visits
26:40 Silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic
27:30 What does a Chief Wellness Officer do?
28:28 How gratitude leads to happiness and how to incorporate it into a pandemic
30:46 What is “burnout?”
33:07 Importance of hope amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
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