Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Wellbeing
RMO Wellbeing
Working in healthcare can be extremely rewarding however, staff, including Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) can be exposed to challenging and demanding situations. This page aims to provide guidance to support you to take care of your health and wellbeing.
Below are the links to a number of valuable resources that are available to support your own wellbeing as well as that of your friends, family or colleagues who may require support. Individual districts may also have further resources available to you.
STONZ x Unyoked
With time in nature known to benefit overall wellbeing and reduce stress and burnout, STONZ has partnered with Unyoked to provide our members with discounted access to nature stays around NZ. Currently Unyoked only has cabins in the North Island, but they are working towards some South Island cabins soon. Check out the Unyoked website for some relaxing options and remember, STONZ members receive 20% off by using the discount code STONZ-UNY.
Raise employee assistance programme
Raise employee assistance programme provides a confidential counselling service for personal or work issues that may affect any area of your life or wellbeing. All Te Whatu Ora employees have access to a minimum of 3 sessions with Raise employee assistance programme per annum.
If you require additional raise sessions OR if you require further support in addition to the services offered by Raise, you should contact the Manager for your department or the RMO Unit Manager who will work with you confidentially to look at options for support.
Resources available to support RMO wellbeing
Please click the links below, which will take you to the relevant website
Counselling Sessions:
Raise (formerly EAP)
Medical Protection Society (members)
Apps for those suffering with anxiety:
Self-help Anxiety Management (SAM) iOS | Android
Apps for to support those suffering with depression:
Self-compassion Resources:
Chris Germer - meditations, scripts, books
Kristin Neff - meditations, scripts, books
Self-Compassion Group Retreats
Centre for Clinical Interventions Website - Self Compassion Modules
Services for Māori Trainees:
Te Ora (members)
Wellbeing and Mindfulness Resources:
Jon Kabat-Zinn: Book ‘Full Catastrophe Living’ and formal meditations You Tube
Telephone helplines:
Lifeline 0800 543 354
Depression Helpline 0800 111 757
Shine Domestic Violence Helpline 0508 744 633
Need to talk? 1737
Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865
Alcohol Drug Helpline 0800 787 797
Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 229 6757
Gambling Helpline 0800 654 655
Quitline 0800 778 778
Financial Stress:
RMOs are also encouraged to speak with their regular GP and reminded that there are emergency psychiatry services available if required.
This list has been collated by the Psychiatry Working Group, in 2023. STONZ has no affiliation with any of the above and is not responsible for updating or the content of the websites or apps listed.
For college members there are a variety of resources available on college websites. Below are the links to each of the college websites
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Contact us
Please get in touch with any questions you may have. We would love to hear from you.
E: support@stonz.co.nz
P: 03 745 9258
PO Box 22656, Christchurch 8140
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