Mount Sinai faculty and staff practiced mindful breathing.From left: Lauren Peccoralo, MD, MPH; Sharissa Rivera; Saadia Akhtar, MD; and Basil Hanss, PhD.

The inaugural Well-Being Fair recently showcased more than 30 initiatives meant to improve workplace efficiency and culture, and support personal resilience and mental health. Hundreds of staff, faculty, and students attended the event, which was held in Guggenheim Pavilion and sponsored by the Office of Well-Being and Resilience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Participants learned about new health apps, mental health and peer support programs, and the EPIC system, which is continually upgraded to decrease the stress of maintaining electronic health records. There were also cooking demonstrations, art therapy, soothing cello music, lessons in chair yoga, and visits with Mount Sinai’s new service dog, Moby.

“The mission of the fair, and of the Office of Well-Being and Resilience, is to raise awareness and support initiatives that promote well-being and enable the Mount Sinai community to maximize the fulfillment and meaning they derive from their work,” says Jonathan Ripp, MD, MPH, Senior Associate Dean for Well-Being and Resilience, and Chief Wellness Officer.

 

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