Dear MDAFP Members,
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and as family physicians, you know better than most how critical it is to extend that awareness inward, to yourselves.
The demands on family physicians have never been greater. You are managing increasingly complex patients, navigating administrative burdens, and often serving as the last safety net in your communities. MDAFP sees you, and we are committed to supporting not just your professional growth, but your well-being.
This month, I want to highlight a few resources available to you through AAFP and MDAFP:
MDAFP Resources and Programs
Peer support and physician wellness programming through the AAFP's Well-being Initiatives
On the advocacy front, we continued to push for systemic changes such as reducing prior authorization burdens, improving payment equity for primary care, and fighting for your time back with patients. These aren't just policy issues. They directly affect your quality of life. See our 2026 session report in this month’s issue for the details.
We have more programming coming for you later this year and we hope that continues to give you opportunities to connect and engage. Watch out for more of our well-being gathering on the calendar of events on our website, socials, and newsletter!
Spring is a season of renewal. I hope you find moments this month to rest, reconnect with why you chose this work, and know that your Academy stands behind you.
Take good care of yourselves so you can keep caring for others.
