Founded in 1978 by TMA, the Tennessee Medical Foundation (TMF) is now an independent nonprofit organization providing expert, confidential assistance addressing health concerns specific to all physicians, including trainees and students, for addiction and other behavioral health disorders, cognitive issues, and more. The TMF Physician’s Health Program (TMF-PHP) maintains a 24-hour, confidential phone line (615-467-6411) physicians may use for referrals to mental health providers. Calls made after hours will be returned within one business day. Physicians are strongly encouraged to contact the TMF directly with questions or concerns before a problem becomes career- or life-threatening.

The TMF also provides a separate service to physicians struggling with personal mental health. The Tennessee Professional Screening Questionnaire (TN-PSQ) is a free 24/7 voluntary, confidential, completely anonymous mental health self-screening tool, funded by donors and grant partners. This is a non-crisis service that will result in referrals to appropriate mental health resources and optional interaction with a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Your identity will not be known to the TMF or the TMA, and will not be known to the TN-PSQ counselor unless you choose to reveal it.

As part of TMA’s strategic focus on improving physician wellness, the association is partnering with the Judgment Index™ (JI) to provide members with immediate insight into strengths and obstacles that impede effective decision-making. The goal is to foster personal development, leadership and resilience to support a healthy lifestyle and obtain a better balance with family, work and home.

Prosper

The Nashville Academy of Medicine and the Medical Foundation of Nashville launched PROSPER to provide resources and support and to encourage Middle Tennessee physicians to reach out before they are in crisis.

LifeBridge

LifeBridge was created by the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society and the Medical Foundation of Chattanooga to provide that resource and to encourage physicians to reach out before they are in a crisis.

Vitality Initiative Project

The Knoxville Academy of Medicine's VIP program is designed to help our physicians manage the rigors of work-life balance, long before the stressors impact their ability to practice medicine.

Thrive

The Memphis Medical Society and Memphis Medical Foundation launched Thrive, a physician wellness initiative where a physician can call or text a confidential hotline and be connected with a licensed psychologist.

Department of Health

The Tennessee Department of Health provides a variety of resources for people struggling with their mental health. Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis can call the TN Statewide Crisis Line at 855-CRISIS-1.

Find Hope Franklin

Find Hope Franklin is a community-based resource with a mission to reduce the stigma association with mental health. It helps individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, addiction or suicidal thoughts.

Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation

The Foundation’s mission is to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being and job satisfaction. They envision a world where seeking mental health services is universally viewed as a sign of strength for health care professionals.

Physician Foundation

This nonprofit organization is steadfast in strengthening the physician-patient relationship, supporting medical practices’ sustainability and helping physicians navigate the changing health care system.

AMA's Burnout Center

American Medical Association is leading a movement to fight the system level drivers of physician burnout. The association is focused on removing administrative burdens, providing real-world solutions and helping physicians rediscover the joy in health care.