Midwives had been receiving emails with links to MH resources since the onset of the pandemic from their organizational affiliations. Uptake of these resources, and general awareness of the offerings available, appeared to be limited.

There are the benefits of additional support to individual practices to establish appropriate policies/processes/ practices through the creation of templates and the provision of HR/management/administrative resources.

While certain conditions that correlate with midwives’ wellbeing are non-modifiable, several crucial variables (e.g., staffing levels and continuity of career) are within the control of organisational leadership. Future research and interventions should focus on these modifiable risks.

This document by College of Midwives of Ontario provides information on supports and resources for midwives who are experiencing mental health and addiction issues.

In Investigating Resilience in Midwifery report, it is argued that it is important to provide reflective sessions focused on building resilence in MEPs/orientation sessions for MEP as well as mentorship on resilience and self-development in midwifery supervision

A short-term training workshop of stress management delivered in one hospital in Iran that proved to be effective in diminishing level of occupational stress.

A mindfulness practice holds promise for increasing individual and workplace resilience.

Trusting, open and non-judgemental relationships between managers and staff are essential for responding effectively to staff concerns, during and after the pandemic. (p.1)

The Canadian Caucus of Queer and Trans Midwives hosts a queer mentorship program to support student midwives in Canada. Primarily this will work as an online/phone program with each mentor‑mentee pair deciding how and how often they will interact.

A 8 week long course on mindfulness was helpful in supporting staff to manage stress and anxiety amd increase resilience and self-compassion.

A resource available to all AOM members.

This is a 24/7 advisory service available for Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM) members that provides advice on safe practice, including risk management concerns.

Psychologically safe working cultures should be incorporated as routine workflows to ensure employees’ wellbeing.