Do you know what to do if you get injured at work? Do you know where to call if you are in crisis? Have you ever wondered if it’s safe to get on the road to drive to your next rotation? Are you looking to connect with mental health services?

The Postgraduate Wellness Program at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce the launch of NOSM Well, a new digital app designed to promote healthy learning and working environments among residents, as well as help them develop skills in self-care and provide support for those who may struggling personally or professionally.

Within the app, NOSM residents will find many helpful features including emergency information, a means of contacting the Wellness Program, a calendar of wellness events, help finding a family doctor, and even a way to secure a cab ride and submit a receipt for reimbursement if you are too exhausted to drive home from work.

The must-have NOSM Well app is free to all residents and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and the App Store.  Check it out and send feedback at residentwellness@nosm.ca or directly through the app.

According to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime.

Today, in honour of Bell Let’s Talk Day, the Healthy Workplace Group brought together staff from across the School to discuss mental health in the workplace over lunch.

Participants learned about wellness programs for NOSM learners and residents, including our new wellness rooms in Sudbury and Thunder Bay, and our new app NOSM Well. The event was also an opportunity to discuss resources available to staff and what a healthy workplace looks like to them.

Join the conversation: For every text message, mobile and long distance call, Bell Let’s Talk Day video view on social media, tweet using #BellLetsTalk, use of the Bell Let’s Talk Facebook frame or Snapchat filter, Bell will donate 5¢ to Canadian mental health initiatives.

For more information about Bell Let’s Talk, visit https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/