About NextGen Well-Bieng
Our Story
Imagine a world where everyone can confidently advocate for their rights, needs, and well-being. Imagine a society where everyone and every concern is addressed, and everyone can easily navigate the complexities of healthcare, labor, and personal protection. We invite you to join us on this journey towards empowerment and a brighter future. Next Gen WellBeing combines essential skills, comprehensive resources, and technological advancements to create a platform that empowers healthcare professionals and makes self-advocacy a reality for everyone today.
In 2015, the Grand Challenge of Social Work was established by leading experts who recognized that persisting problems have kept our societies and communities in a cycle. Closing the Health Gap is one of the grand challenges that aims to reduce barriers to accessing healthcare. Inequity is at the core of access to healthcare.
Healthcare professionals (HCPs) are critical in providing care to vulnerable populations and promoting health equity. However, they are also becoming vulnerable due to extreme workplace stress and mental health issues.
The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 exacerbated the mental health challenges faced by HCPs, leading to a considerable number of them leaving their jobs. To this, in 2020, the departure of many from their jobs also called the great resignation, saw 4.1 million Americans leave their jobs, 238,000 being health care professionals.
Workplace stress and burnout affect healthcare workers of all races and backgrounds, with HCPs of color and female-identified professionals experiencing even higher levels of stress and burnout due to racism and discrimination.
Inadequate workplace support, lack of trust in organizational leadership, and an inability to self-advocate contribute to poor mental health among HCPs.
In 2021, a survey on Medscape indicated that 58% of professionals feel uncomfortable speaking up about workplace or patient issues.
In 2019, the Journal of Safety and Risk Management found that 64% of health professionals witnessed colleagues making errors that could cause potential harm but didn’t want to speak out.
Another study published in 2019 in the Journal of Patient Safety found that 45% of HCPs reported experiencing bullying, harassment, or intimidation, which contributes to their reluctance to speak out.
Self-advocacy and agency are crucial in addressing systemic issues that impact the mental health of healthcare professionals. The fear of retribution inhibits self-advocacy and agency, making it difficult for HCPs to seek support. These stressors have a significant impact on the mental health of healthcare professionals, leading to increased symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, and burnout. Inadequate workplace support, lack of trust in organizational leadership, and an inability to self-advocate contribute to poor mental health among HCPs.
Lacking self-advocacy is the problem being addressed because it prevents HCPs from accessing the support, resources, organizationally, and accommodations they need to maintain good mental health.
By promoting self-advocacy and addressing systemic issues that contribute to these problems, we can improve the overall well-being of healthcare professionals and ensure they can continue to provide quality care to vulnerable populations.
Our Platform
Our platform is easy to use; it's an app that you can use on your own, which offers resources for self-advocacy and interactive tools to make your work day easier. The materials on the platform are updated every month and are tailored to your needs and preferences. At NextGen Well-Being, self-advocacy is the foundation of wellness and the key to a happy and healthy life. This platform was created by healthcare professionals, for healthcare professionals, to provide an anonymous and private space for you to access these resources.
Our Approach
NextGen takes a personalized and evidence-based approach to advocacy and wellness. We believe that everyone's needs are unique, and therefore, we customize our support to fit you. By utilizing the latest research, we ensure that our approach is effective and provides the best possible outcome.
We understand that advocating for yourself or a loved one can be overwhelming, and that's why we're here to guide you every step of the way. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing you with the resources and support you need to succeed.
We also strongly believe in the power of feedback. Your input is essential in shaping our approach and ensuring that we're meeting your needs. By working together, we can achieve your goals and improve your overall well-being.
Join us on this journey towards better health and wellbeing. Let us take a personalized and evidence-based approach to support you and your unique needs.
NextGen Well-Bieng Supports the Front Line Heroes
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4.1 million, Americans quit their jobs, coined as the Great Resignation 238,000 were health care professionals citing compounding factors; increased caseloads, feeling underappreciated, underpaid, and unprotected from illness. NextGen Well Bieng offers health care professionals a customized mobile that can be used whenever needed for support; whether its talking to other professionals or finding hard to locate resources - we support you.