Looking after your own health and wellness
The health and wellness of our academic staff is of vital importance to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. We want you to flourish in your role, and provide you with a supportive environment, as well as the conditions, resources and networks you need to do your best work.
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is committed to promoting a healthy, equitable and respectful work and learning environment and protecting you from harassment, sexual harassment or discrimination. Visit My Healthy Workplace, the Office for Sexual Violence, Response, Support and Education and Employment Equity for more information. If you feel your working environment is unsafe, or your own health is at risk, don’t hesitate to reach out to your academic department Chair for help.
Tell us about your experience of workplace wellness
The Academic Affairs Office is assessing various aspects of workplace wellness in order to create a portrait of current wellness-related factors, and identify ways to improve workplace wellness. We want to hear from you. Please complete the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Wellness Survey when you submit your Academic Performance Evaluation.
Where to find help if you are a Contract Academic Staff (Clinical) Faculty Member
Faculty members who are not eligible for McGill Supplemental Health Benefits (e.g., clinical staff) should contact the Quebec Physicians' Health Program (PAMQ), a confidential referral and support service for physicians in Quebec.
Where to find help if you are a Contract Academic Staff (research/professional) or Tenure Track Faculty Member
Non-clinical faculty members are eligible for McGill Supplemental Health Benefits. The McGill Employee and Family Assistance Program provides access to arms’-length support including up to 4 sessions per reference period of psychology, and other services (e.g., financial planning, legal aid, social work) for eligible faculty members.
Additional wellness resources
I, or someone I know is in distress
If you feel that you or someone close to you is in imminent danger or acute distress please
call 9-1-1