MSSNY’s P2P Program Provides Physicians, Residents, and Medical Students the Opportunity to Talk with a Peer about Life Stressors
Under MSSNY’s Peer-to-Peer (P2P) program, physicians may engage in a one-time confidential discussion with a peer supporter—an individual trained to share experiences, listen without judgment, and validate feelings.
The pillars of the P2P program are Support, Empathy, and Perspective.
MSSNY’s Committee on Physician Wellness and Resiliency played an integral role in the creation of the P2P program—which grew out of a MSSNY survey that found over 50 percent of New York physicians suffer from life stressors.
MSSNY has established a confidential helpline phone number and an email address so that physicians may be connected with a peer 24 hours a day/7 days a week. In addition to offering a trained, empathetic ear, peer supporters may provide information on specific resources that can offer further support, provide positive coping skills, or connect physicians to professionals for more focused assistance.
If someone you know is struggling with life stressors, reach out to the P2P program to connect them to a peer supporter. Email [email protected] or call 1-844-P2P-PEER (1-844-727-7337).
If you wish to become a trained peer supporter, please reach out to Emily Rento, Program Coordinator, at [email protected].
