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Understanding Emotions- Burnout with Dr Lisa Tyrer
06 Nov 2024
00:37:46
This International Stress Awareness Day, NHS Practitioner Health Clinician Dr Lisa Tyrer joins Zaid, Ruth, and Simon to discuss burnout. Burnout, as defined by the International Classification of Diseases, is ‘a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.’ In this episode, Lisa, Zaid, Ruth, and Simon break down burnout- what it is, its symptoms, and measures you can take to stop burnout from happening.
Dr Lisa Tyrer is the facilitator for NHS Practitioner Health’s Burnout Group. If you are exhibiting signs of burnout and are unable to access confidential mental health treatment from local services, register with us. Visit www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
NHS Practitioner Health clinicians Dr Eleanor Cole and Dr Leon Francis are joined by Melanin Medics CEO Dr Olamide Oguntimehin to discuss the journey of a black medic. Starting from the mental health of black medical students and trainees, Eleanor, Leon, and Olamide follow the black medics' journey throughout their careers in medicine, and the mental health challenges that come along with it.
Melanin Medics is a national charity that promotes racial diversity in medicine by empowering current and future doctors of black heritage. For more information, visit their website here: www.melaninmedics.com.
Let us know what you thought of this episode, and any topics you would like Eleanor, Leon, and Olamide to cover: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/IW5GYB.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Exploring the relationship between Tolerance of Ambiguity (ToA) and psychological well-being in newly qualified doctors with Dr Daniele Carrieri & Dr Jason Hancock
17 Apr 2024
00:32:35
Dr Daniele Carrieri and Dr Jason Hancock join Practitioner Health's Dr Zaid Al-Najjar and Simon Lyne to discuss Dr Daniele Carrieri, Dr Jason Hancock and Simon Lyne speak to Dr Zaid Al-Najjar about uncertainty in healthcare, the mental health of the workforce and the experiences of our patients. This includes a discussion about their research in these fields and top tips on dealing with uncertainty.
Daniele and Jason will be speaking about these topics in further detail on the second day of The Wounded Healer Summit! Book your place here: https://bit.ly/thewoundedhealersummit2024
Further Reading
“Twelve tips for developing healthcare learners' uncertainty tolerance”, Georgina C Stephens & Michelle D Lazarus, Medical Teacher, 2024 Jan 29:1-9 <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38285073/>
“Improving uncertainty tolerance in medical students: A scoping review”, Priya Patel, Jason Hancock, Morwenna Rogers & Samuel R Pollard. Medical Education, 2022 Dec;56(12):1163-1173 <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35797009/>
Bramwell, C., Carrieri, D., Melvin, A., Pearson, A., Scott, J., Hancock, J., Pearson, M., Papoutsi, C., Wong, G. and Mattick, K., 2023. How can NHS trusts in England optimise strategies to improve the mental health and well-being of hospital doctors? The Care Under Pressure 3 (CUP3) realist evaluation study protocol. BMJ open, 13(11), p.e073615. <
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
When we're stressed we tend to struggle to stop or even forget to stop and regroup. This leads to exhaustion , loss of self care and ultimately affects our ability to function as human beings , let alone healthcare practitioners. Jo invites you to try this 3 minute meditation whilst at work or in other stressful situations, where appropriate! Be curious, how do you feel afterwards?
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Taking a Breath: Wellbeing Retreats for Doctors with Dr Jo Hacking and Dr Sandy Miles
10 Apr 2024
00:30:23
In this episode of The Wounded Healer Podcast, Dr Jo Hacking and Dr Sandy Miles speak to Dr Andrew Tressider about the doctor-only wellbeing retreats they organise, and how they are used to build psychological flexibility, personal emotional awareness, resilience, and holistic wellness.
Dr Jo Hacking will be speaking about doctor retreats in more detail at NHS Practitioner Health's upcoming international summit, The Wounded Healer, in June! Book your place today at https://bit.ly/thewoundedhealersummit2024.
Dr Sandy Miles is a co-founder of Acacia Retreats, a biannual retreat for doctors feeling overwhelmed by the demands of medical life: https://acaciaretreat.wordpress.com/.
Dr Jo Hacking is he founder of Woodlines, an organisation that provide retreats for doctors, and wellbeing workshops for healthcare professionals: https://www.woodlines.net/.
If you work in the NHS and think your mental health has been affected and you cannot access confidential treatment locally, Practitioner Health is here to support you. Register with us: www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk.
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Tuning Into the Body with Dr Wendy Molefi- Guided Mindfulness
09 Apr 2024
00:08:47
Learn how to tune into your body using mindfulness with Dr Wendy Molefi this #StressAwarenessMonth. Mindfulness can help you notice signs of stress earlier and deal with them better- have a go today!
Dr Wendy Molefi is a highly experienced GP with a specialist interest in women’s health and mental wellbeing. She teaches and supports fellow healthcare professionals on the merits of nurturing their own self-care and wellbeing. She also provides mindfulness courses for members of the public. For more information about Dr Molefi's mindfulness courses and wellbeing workshops, visit www.themindfulgp.com.
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Self-Care One Stitch At a Time with Dr Paula Redmond and Dr Mia Hobbs
27 Mar 2024
00:32:31
Dr Paula Redmond and Dr Mia Hobbs talk to Dr Andrew Tressider about the value of knitting and other crafts in preventing burnout and enhancing wellbeing for health professionals. Dr Paula Redmond and Dr Mia Hobbs have developed an online course to help people use knitting more intentionally for self-care, which is now available at https://creativerestoration.org/.
Dr Paula Redmond is a Clinical Psychologist who offers specialist online therapy and consultations for doctors, nurses, and therapists. She has worked in the NHS for over 15 years, primarily in older adult mental health services, where she supports individuals and families affected by complex mental health problems and dementia. She loves arts and crafts, and finds that creativity is an importance source of restoration and connectivity. Visit her website https://drpaularedmond.com/ for more information about her services. You can listen to her podcast ‘When Work Hurts’ here: drpaularedmond.com/podcast , and all other major podcast apps.
Dr Mia Hobbs is a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for knitting and spreading the word about the therapeutic benefits of knitting through workshops, courses, training, and supervision. She integrates craft and creativity in her work with children, young people, and their families who have mental health difficulties. Visit her website: https://www.therapeuticknitting.org/ to read more about her work and services. Her podcast ‘Why I Knit’ can found on all major podcast apps. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Dr Paula Redmond and Dr Mia Hobbs will be speaking about this topic in more detail at NHS Practitioner Health's upcoming summit, The Wounded Healer, in June! Book your place today at https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/international-practitioner-health-wounded-healer. ______________________________________________________________________________________ If you work in the NHS and think your mental health has been affected and you cannot access confidential treatment locally, Practitioner Health is here to support you- register with us today: https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Supporting Different Ways of Thinking: Neurodiversity within Doctors with Dr Elizabeth Stonell
20 Mar 2024
00:27:58
Dr Elizabeth Stonell joins Practitioner Health’s Dr Sue Elton for the first episode of the Wounded Healer Podcast to speak about neurodiversity in doctors, and how GP examinations and workplace environments can be improved to support neurodiverse individuals. Elizabeth is a GP in Wakefield and the Associate Dean at the School of General Practice in Yorkshire and the Humber. She is interested in neurodiversity, and has been supporting neurodivergent trainees across all GP schools in Yorkshire and Humber.
Dr Elizabeth Stonell is speaker for NHS Practitioner Health's upcoming summit, The Wounded Healer, in June! Book your place today at https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/international-practitioner-health-wounded-healer .
If you work in the NHS and think your mental health has been affected and you cannot access confidential treatment locally, Practitioner Health is here to support you- register with us today: https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/
For information about podcasts, webinars, and wellbeing support, follow us on social media!
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NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Understanding Your Emotions - What's Love Got to Do with It.
23 Feb 2024
00:33:07
Welcome to another insightful episode of "Understanding Emotions – "What Love Got to Do with It." Dr Zaid Al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne as they discuss whether love is an emotion or a feeling. In this special Valentine's Day podcast episode, they delve into the myriad of emotions, both positive and negative, that love can evoke. Through discussions on personal experiences, historical perspectives, and the challenges many encounter on this day dedicated to LOVE, they offer insight and reflection.
Our podcast hosts Dr Zaid Al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne have decades of experience treating mental health professionals and have come together to pool their experience of treating healthcare workers into this podcast. They have built a framework for practitioners to understand and process complex emotions and worries in their jobs and personal lives.
The trio explore the common difficulties individuals encounter but also share valuable insights into managing mood, enhancing overall wellbeing, and navigating the pressures that impact us in both our professional and personal lives, they also share practical top tips that can make a real difference in your day to day experience. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment as we navigate the complexities of emotions in the context of the new year.
If you are struggling as a healthcare worker in England or Scotland, please get in touch with NHS Practitioner Health, we help health and care workers confidentially and for free. We especially help healthcare workers who have difficulties accessing confidential support elsewhere.
We hope you enjoy this series and take something away that can help your wellbeing.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Understanding Emotions - How to Manage Entering a New Year
16 Jan 2024
00:18:05
Welcome to another insightful episode of "Understanding Emotions - How to Manage Entering a New Year." Dr. Zaid Al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne as they delve into the challenges and struggles that many people face as they enter a new year, drawing on their reflections based on what they observe within the service.
Our podcast hosts Dr Zaid al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne have decades of experience treating mental health professionals and have come together to pool their experience of treating healthcare workers into this podcast. They have built a framework for practitioners to understand and process complex emotions and worries in their jobs and personal lives.
The trio explore the common difficulties individuals encounter but also share valuable insights into managing mood, enhancing overall wellbeing, and navigating the pressures that impact us in both our professional and personal lives, they also share practical top tips that can make a real difference in your day to day experience. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment as we navigate the complexities of emotions in the context of the new year.
If you are struggling as a healthcare worker in England or Scotland, please get in touch with NHS Practitioner Health, we help health and care workers confidentially and for free. We especially help healthcare workers who have difficulties accessing confidential support elsewhere.
We hope you enjoy this series and take something away that can help your wellbeing.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
In this episode of Understanding Your Emotions dedicated to raising awareness during #Movemember, we delve into the complexities of Men's Mental Health. This episode explores statistics, discusses the individuals who seek support and gains valuable insights from the unique experiences of men accessing mental health services in comparison to women. Join us as we explore the juxtaposition of loneliness and connection in the modern age. It's a common concern and presentation that we see in healthcare professionals, so we are going to talk about what it is.
Our podcast hosts Dr Zaid al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne have decades of experience treating mental health professionals and have come together to pool their experience of treating healthcare workers into this podcast. They have built a framework for practitioners to understand and process complex emotions and worries in their jobs and personal lives.
If you are struggling as a healthcare worker in England or Scotland, please get in touch with NHS Practitioner Health, we help health and care workers confidentially and for free. We especially help healthcare workers who have difficulties accessing confidential support elsewhere.
We hope you enjoy this series and take something away that can help your wellbeing.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Understanding your emotions Loneliness and Connection
30 Oct 2023
00:32:44
In this episode of understanding emotions, we talk about that common feeling of loneliness and connection. As we dive deep into the silent epidemic of our times – loneliness. In an age where we're more 'connected' than ever through screens and devices, why do so many of us feel adrift, yearning for genuine human connection? Join us as we explore the juxtaposition of loneliness and connection in the modern age. It's a common concern and presentation that we see in healthcare professionals, so we are going to talk about what it is.
Our podcast hosts Dr Zaid al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne have decades of experience treating mental health professionals and have come together to pool their experience of treating healthcare workers into this podcast. They have built a framework for practitioners to understand and process complex emotions and worries in their jobs and personal lives.
If you are struggling as a healthcare worker in England or Scotland, please get in touch with NHS Practitioner Health, we help health and care workers confidentially and for free. We especially help healthcare workers who have difficulties accessing confidential support elsewhere.
We hope you enjoy this series and take something away that can help your wellbeing.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Discussing The Chimp Paradox with Dr Sarah Caddy and Dr Lena J. Huins
12 Jun 2024
00:40:53
For this episode of The Wounded Healer Podcast, Dr Zaid Al-Najjar speaks to Dr Sarah Caddy, a Director at Chimp Management, and Dr Lena J. Huins, Consultant Psychiatrist at Practitioner Health about The Chimp Paradox.
The Chimp Paradox is a mind management model that helps you to recognise how your mind is working and understand how to manage your emotions and thoughts.
In this episode, Dr Sarah Caddy discusses her use of The Chimp Paradox Model as a GP, how healthcare staff can utilise this model to respond rather than react in situations, and goes into more detail about the workshop that she is running at The Wounded Healer Summit in June.
Dr Sarah Caddy is a Director of Chimp Management and a General Practitioner of 11 years. She continues to work as a practising NHS GP and she has had great success in helping her patients deal with and manage many causes of personal stress; illness and injury, relationships, bereavement, addictions and anxiety and depression.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Stress and Burnout Online Workshop with Dr Amy-Jo Farrow
18 Oct 2023
01:02:09
To show our support for World Mental Health Day this year, NHS Practitioner Health hosted an online Stress and Burnout Workshop for all Health and Care Professionals. Our host of the session Dr Amy-Jo Farrow is an Occupational Health Physician, Transformational Coach, Speaker and Educator. She specialises in working with doctors and other professionals at risk of burnout to enhance their work, health, and overall wellbeing. Dr Farrow helps you identify your personal level of burnout and implement practical steps for recovery and secondary prevention.
PLEASE NOTE: References to materials are made throughout the recording. If you wish to obtain a copy of these materials, kindly email Dr. Amy-Jo Farrow using the contact details provided below.
To contact Amy-Jo Farrow, please see the details below: Calendly link - https://calendly.com/dramyjofarrow/coaching-discovery-call-30-minutes Website address: www.dramyjofarrow.com Email address: hello@dramyjofarrow.com
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Many of us struggle with saying no in our work and personal lives, frequently leading to a myriad of negative consequences.
Dr Zaid al-Najjar, Simon Lyne and Ruth Deighton help us "find our no" in this podcast about why it's difficult to say no, why we might need to, and some of the steps we can take to start saying no. Including many of the tasks and advice that Simon and Ruth have given to their patients who struggle with saying their no.
Dr Zaid al-Najjar is a Medical Director at NHS Practitioner Health, with decades of experience in mental health and looking after healthcare workers. Simon Lyne and Ruth Deighton are NHS PH therapists who specialise in helping healthcare workers with mental health issues. They are both leading members of our Trainee Doctors and Dentists Support Service (TDDSS).
We hope you enjoy this series and take something away that can help your wellbeing.
If you are struggling as a healthcare worker in England or Scotland, please get in touch with NHS Practitioner Health, we help health and care workers confidentially and for free. We especially help healthcare workers who have difficulties accessing confidential support elsewhere.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Who am I? A Doctor's Identity with Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee
17 May 2023
00:43:36
Who am I? A Doctor's Identity
Practitioner Health is extremely excited to have spoken to Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee on her life, work and research covering the identity of a doctor, and how it impacts on our wellbeing as humans beings.
Talking with Dr Andrew Tresidder, Amrita brings out "the human left behind" by the enforcing of a doctor's identity. Amrita and Andrew discuss the development and nature of a doctor's identity, challenges doctor's face when becoming patients, the common stubbornness in admitting problems and how we approach our identity with our own health in mind.
Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee has completed General Practice training in the NHS, with over a decade of clinical experience as a doctor. As the current Co-Chair of the Disabled Doctors Network, Amrita is a longstanding advocate and peer supporter of those with long-standing chronic health problems and disability.
Amrita has published work on posttraumatic growth, and has been published in the British Medical Journal and the Medical Protection Society Magazine, as well as acting as an expert peer reviewer for the British Journal of General Practice.
Dr Andrew Tresidder is a GP, author and clinician for NHS Practitioner Health. Andrew co-hosts the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing podcast and helped write a (completely free) e-book on health and self-care for doctors.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
In this episode of understanding emotions, we talk about that common feeling of being overwhelmed. It's a common concern and presentation that we see in healthcare professionals, so we are going to talk about what it is. Where it comes from, and how we manage it.
Between them Dr Zaid al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne have decades of experience treating mental health professionals and have come together to pool their experience of treating healthcare workers into this podcast. They have built a framework for practitioners to understand and process complex emotions and worries in their job and personal lives.
In this episode of the Understanding your Emotions podcast covers feeling overwhelmed.
We hope you enjoy this series and take something away that can help your wellbeing.
If you are struggling as a healthcare worker in England or Scotland, please get in touch with NHS Practitioner Health, we help health and care workers confidentially and for free. We especially help healthcare workers who have difficulties accessing confidential support elsewhere.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
In this bonus episode of understanding emotions, we tackle exam stress. Many healthcare professionals have to deal with exams for training throughout their careers, bringing up unique challenges and emotions.
Between them Dr Zaid al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne have decades of experience treating mental health professionals and have come together to pool their experience of treating healthcare workers into this podcast. They have built a framework for practitioners to understand and process complex emotions and worries in their job and personal lives.
This episode of the Understanding your Emotions podcast covers exam stress.
We hope you enjoy this series and take something away that can help your wellbeing.
If you are struggling as a healthcare worker in England or Scotland, please get in touch with NHS Practitioner Health, we help health and care workers confidentially and for free. We especially help healthcare workers who have difficulties accessing confidential support elsewhere.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
In the 6th instalment of the Understanding your Emotions podcast we tackle low mood and its relation to depression, how therapists might tackle it, and its common causes.
Between them Dr Zaid al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne have decades of experience treating mental health professionals and have come together to pool their experience of treating healthcare workers into this podcast. They have built a framework for practitioners to understand and process complex emotions and worries in their job and personal lives.
Episode 6 of the Understanding your Emotions podcast covers low mood.
We hope you enjoy this series and take something away that can help your wellbeing.
If you are struggling as a healthcare worker in England or Scotland, please get in touch with NHS Practitioner Health, we help health and care workers confidentially and for free. We especially help healthcare workers who have difficulties accessing confidential support elsewhere.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
In the 5th instalment of the Understanding your Emotions podcast we tackle anger. Anger is common throughout the medical world
Between them Dr Zaid al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne have decades of experience treating mental health professionals and have come together to pool their experience of treating healthcare workers into this podcast. They have built a framework for practitioners to understand and process complex emotions and worries in their job and personal lives.
Episode 5 of the Understanding your Emotions podcast covers anger.
We hope you enjoy this series and take something away that can help your wellbeing.
If you are struggling as a healthcare worker in England or Scotland, please get in touch with NHS Practitioner Health, we help health and care workers confidentially and for free.
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NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Why do we feel responsible for everything? How do I stop seeing everything as my fault?
In the 4th instalment of the Understanding your Emotions podcast we tackle shame and guilt. From watching Love Island to worrying about patients we feel guilt and shame without knowing why, so we ask what it is, and how we can think about it to help our wellbeing.
Between them Dr Zaid al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne have decades of experience treating mental health professionals and have come together to pool their experience of treating healthcare workers into this podcast. They have built a framework for practitioners to understand and process complex emotions and worries in their job and personal lives.
Episode 3 of the Understanding your Emotions podcast covers envy and jealousy, the difference between the two, and how can it affect our relationships with others.
We hope you enjoy this series and take something away that can help your wellbeing.
If you are struggling as a healthcare worker in England or Scotland, please get in touch with NHS Practitioner Health, we help health and care workers confidentially and for free.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
How can we be happy human beings rather than human doings?
Dr Andrew Tresidder and Dr Ed Rainbow give us an approach to take on our days to break up the cycle of human doings and the pitfalls of our everyday lives.
On the way they talk about the ladders, the tribes, the holes and the wheels, what exercise does for us and how two doctors take on busy lives whilst avoiding feeling rundown.
Dr Ed Rainbow
Dr Ed Rainbow is a Locum GP with a passion and drive for supporting men's mental health and the mental health of doctors all around the country. Ed uses his own experiences of burnout as a GP to help inform others and share his expertise on how we can stop more doctors being burned out.
Dr Andrew Tresidder is a GP and author who helps healthcare workers through Practitioner Health. He shares his expertise on helping practitioners and promoting wellbeing with us. You can read Andrew's book on health and self care for free here.
If you are a health and care practitioner in need of mental health or addictions support you can access Practitioner Health via our website.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Healthcare workers go through uniquely challenging emotions during their work. From anxiety to stress and guilt, navigating the emotional journey can be very difficult.
In this series, our medical director Dr Zaid al-Najjar talks to two expert therapists to create a map to guide them through some of the many emotions they may find challenging their jobs.
Between them Dr Zaid al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne have decades of experience treating mental health professionals and have come together to pool their experience of treating healthcare workers into this podcast. They have built a framework for practitioners to understand and process complex emotions and worries in their job and personal lives.
Episode 3 of the Understanding your Emotions podcast covers envy and jealousy, the difference between the two, and how can it affect our relationships with others.
We hope you enjoy this series and take something away that can help your wellbeing.
If you are struggling as a healthcare worker in England or Scotland, please get in touch with NHS Practitioner Health, we help health and care workers confidentially and for free.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Understanding Emotions- The Mental Health of Junior Doctors and Trainees
16 May 2024
00:33:56
It's Mental Health Awareness Week! For this episode of the Understanding Emotions Series, Dr Ally Jaffee joined Zaid, Simon, and Ruth to discuss her personal experiences of mental ill-health during her time as a junior doctor, challenges with the system, and the importance of sharing what you are going through.
You can find Dr Ally Jaffee on: LinkedIn/ Instagram/ X/ TikTok/ YouTube: @drallyjaffee Website: www.drallyjaffee.com
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Healthcare workers go through uniquely challenging emotions during their work. From anxiety to stress and guilt, navigating the emotional journey can be very difficult.
In this series, our medical director Dr Zaid al-Najjar talks to two expert therapists to create a map to guide them through some of the many emotions they may find challenging their jobs.
Between them Dr Zaid al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne have decades of experience treating mental health professionals and have come together to pool their experience of treating healthcare workers into this podcast. They have built a framework for practitioners to understand and process complex emotions and worries in their job and personal lives.
Episode 2 of the Understanding your Emotions podcast covers anxiety, worry and mistakes covering how we can deal with the existence and stakes of mistakes in our work.
Anxiety is the most common issue that patients tell us about at Practitioner Health.
We hope you enjoy this series and take something away that can help your wellbeing.
If you are struggling as a healthcare worker in England or Scotland, please get in touch with NHS Practitioner Health, we help health and care workers confidentially and for free.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Understanding your emotions - A toolkit for healthcare workers: Episode One Basic Principles
07 Nov 2022
00:56:12
Healthcare workers go through uniquely challenging emotions during their work. From anxiety to stress and guilt, navigating the emotional journey can be very difficut.
In this exciting new series, our medical director Dr Zaid al-Najjar talks to two expert therapists to create a map to guide them through some of the many emotions they may find challenging their jobs.
Between them Dr Zaid al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne have decades of experience treating mental health professionals and have come together to pool their experience of treating healthcare workers into this podcast. They have built a framework for practitioners to understand and process complex emotions and worries in their job and personal lives.
Episode 1 of the Understanding your Emotions podcast covers some basic psychological principles, as well as responsibility and guilt.
We hope you enjoy this series and take something away that can help your wellbeing.
If you are struggling as a healthcare worker in England or Scotland, please get in touch with NHS Practitioner Health, we help health and care workers confidentially and for free.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
In this short podcast Dr Wendy Molefi from Practitioner Health and the Mindful GP reflects on the impact of menopause on healthcare staff.
As healthcare professionals we are usually aware of what the menopause is, but we don't always take the time to reflect on the effects it can have and how we can safeguard our own health. Dr Molefi covers the symptoms of the menopause and what we can do to make the workplace a better and safer place for those experiencing the menopause.
Dr Wendy Molefi is an experienced GP with a specialist interest in women's health and wellbeing. You can find out more about her on her website here.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Trainee Podcast with Simon Lyne, Ruth Deighton and Jenny Keen
22 Jul 2022
00:21:50
TDDSS (the Trainee Doctors and Dentists Support Service) is a psychoeducation and support service for trainee doctors and dentists in London, Surrey, Sussex, and Kent.
We sat down for a casual conversation with the three mental health leads for TDDSS, who ran through some of the myths and misconceptions about getting help, and explained a bit about why you should get help, and what the experience is like.
This short episode covers:
What TDDSS is.
How TDDSS is confidential
What TDDSS offers, and how it relates to Practitioner Health
Information on getting help, and the importance of making the first step.
If you would like to access TDDSS you can do so here.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Burnout is a phenomenon that comes up frequently in discussions of practitioner wellbeing - describing a feeling of running out of fuel, and being incapable of doing one's jobs. What is burnout? Why is it so prevalent amongst healthcare practitioners, and how do we combat it as individuals and within a larger system?
To give his thoughts on this topic Practitioner Health is privileged to be talking to Dr Adam Harrison.
Dr Adam Harrison is a GP and barrister, GP appraiser, educator and coach. Adam's main focuses are on his coaching and running the Inspiring Women Leaders' podcast. Adam talks openly about the 2 times he has been burned out and how we can help other healthcare workers.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Men report lower levels of life satisfaction than women and have high suicide rates, yet represent only one third of patients representing to Practitioner Health.
To discuss some of the barriers that men face Dr Andrew Tresidder from Practitioner Health and Dr Ed Rainbow from Mensmindgp sat down for a chat about men's mental health.
The podcast covers:
Ed's story as a male GP of experiencing, anxiety, burnout and depression and reaching out for help
The barriers that men face getting support.
The lifestyle changes that we can implement to help us in our wellbeing.
Dr Ed Rainbow runs mensmindgp.com, where he works to support men with their mental health and provide lifestyle solutions for men. Dr Ed Rainbow is a GP, medical doctor and speaker.
Dr Andrew Tresidder works as a clinician for NHS Practitioner Health. Andrew is a Somerset-based GP and MRCGP with a particular focus on the health of physicians with a focus on the preconditions for returning to psychological and physical health.
NHS Practitioner Health is a confidential mental health service that provides mental health support to health and care professionals across England and Scotland, you can find us on our website at www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Taking the Heat off Menopause - Dr Alka Patel and Anna Reddy
03 May 2022
00:47:06
Menopause, Perimenopause and post-menopause are topics that can be difficult to discuss, unpack and understand.
Dr Alka Patel of Practitioner Health and Anna Reddy of Leap Health talk through menopause and how we can approach nutrition, health, and lifestyle in a time of change.
About our speakers:
Dr Alka Patel is a GP, Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Longevity Coach, Speaker and Author. Alka has her own Lifestyle First method for health and you can learn all about her at dralkapatel.com
Anna Reddy is a Nutritionist, Pharmacist and Speaker, who focuses on empowering workplaces to make physical & mental health a priority. Anna runs her own company and podcast and can be found at leaphealth.co.uk. Anna has previously given webinars with Practitioner Health on working agile and the NHS as a fuel for mental health.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Why do complaints sting so much? In this episode of Understanding Emotions, Zaid, Simon, and Ruth discuss all things complaints- why they happen, the impact of complaints on our patient cohort, managing the complaint itself, and the difficult emotions surrounding a complaint.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
When we feel stressed, sometimes it gets too overwhelming. To end Stress Awareness Month, join Dr Lee David in using the Notice The NOW technique, which will help you to shift out of your stress response! Save this guided session to use during moments of stress.
Dr Lee David's is the co-author of 'Boosting Your Mental Wellbeing: 10 minute steps for stressed healthcare professionals using CBT and mindfulness'. This book is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1914961242?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_NMP2H86WPV130YKQES4R
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Welcome to Dependence on Alcohol a podcast dedicated to exploring the nuanced landscape of understanding and dependence on alcohol. In this episode, we embark on a compassionate journey to unravel the complexities surrounding alcohol consumption, addiction, and recovery.
Hosted by Dr Alun George, he identifies the multifaceted aspects of alcohol dependence. Dr George candidly discusses the psychological, physiological, and societal factors that contribute to alcohol addiction, offering insights into the underlying causes and potential pathways to recovery.
Whether you're someone personally affected by alcohol dependence, a supportive friend or family member, or simply curious about the complexities of addiction, “Dependence on Alcohol" offers invaluable insights and a compassionate perspective on understanding and overcoming alcohol dependence. Tune in and embark on a transformative exploration with us.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
As healthcare workers, we have to make sure we are showing ourselves love. Joanna Howes' guided meditation will help you do just that- take a few minutes out of your day to practice mindful compassion! #StressAwarenessMonth
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
We take around 12 to 16 breaths every minute of every day. The breath is an important tool that we can use for mindful awareness- we can use it to slow down, and notice our symptoms during a moment of stress. This Stress Awareness Month, join Dr Molefi (www.themindfulgp.com) to practice mindful breathing!
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Understanding Emotions - Dealing With Stress as a Healthcare Professional
22 Apr 2024
00:26:47
Welcome to another episode of the Understanding Emotions series with Dr Zaid Al-Najjar, Simon Lyne, and Ruth Deighton. In this episode, Zaid, Simon, and Ruth discuss the topic of stress: how it affects healthcare professionals, how to ask for help, and quick and easy tips to manage your stress!
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
It's the festive season! Although the holiday season is associated with feelings of joy, warmth, and happiness, this period of the year can be particularly hard for health and care professionals.
Medical Director Dr Zaid Al-Najjar and NHS Practitioner Health therapists Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne discuss all things Christmas: why it can be emotionally challenging, issues that have featured in conversations with PH patients during the festive season, and ways to look after your mental health at the end of the year. They also touch upon Seasonal Affective Disorder, a condition which can worsen your mental health during the festive periods.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Surviving Domestic Abuse as a Health and Care Professional with Dr Seema Haider and Dr Sandi Dheensa
09 Dec 2024
00:52:18
To mark 16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, NHS Practitioner Health clinicians Dr Kath O'Hara and Dr Hannah Minor are joined by Dr Seema Haider and Dr Sandi Dheensa to discuss health and care professionals affected by domestic abuse.
In this episode, our hosts discuss NHS Practitioner Health's involvement in the PHRIDA Study led by Dr Sandi Dheensa, Dr Seema Haider's lived experience of domestic abuse, and the types of domestic abuse that affects NHS Practitioner Health patients.
Experiencing domestic abuse can affect your mental health. If you are unable to access confidential treatment from local services, NHS Practitioner Health is here to support you. Register here.
Dr Seema Haider is NHS GP, Coach, and writer. Read her BMJ article 'Courage is Contagious: we need to talk about the domestic abuse experienced by female doctors in the NHS' here.
Dr Sandi Dheensa is a Research Fellow at Bristol Medical School. She has led and assisted with a variety of research projects around the topic of domestic abuse. Read more here.
Dr Hannah Minor is a GP Lead Clinician and Safeguarding Lead at NHS Practitioner Health. She is also an Occupational Health Physician, GP mentor, coach, and GP appraiser.
Dr Kath O'Hara is the Clinician Lead for London and South and Safeguarding Lead at NHS Practitioner Health.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Understanding Emotions- How Can Men Talk Mo About Their Mental Health?
27 Nov 2024
00:26:52
It's Movember! This year, NHS Practitioner Health are encouraging health and care professionals to open up about their mental health via our Talk Mo With PH campaign!
In this episode, Zaid, Simon, and Ruth discuss the factors that prevent men from seeking mental health support, and the effect that toxic masculinity has on men's ability to open up about their mental health.
Reflecting on their previous male patients, Simon and Ruth present a variety of tips on how men can overcome internalised stigma and access professional mental health support.
To access mental health support for men, click here.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Time to Talk Day: My Experience of Mental Ill Health with Dr Jess Morgan
06 Feb 2025
00:42:24
It's Time to Talk Day- an annual campaign that encourages people across the UK to start conversations on the topic of mental health. In this episode, Dr Zaid Al-Najjar is joined by Dr Jess Morgan, former paediatrician and mental health advocate previously known as ‘The Bipolar Doc’ to discuss her experiences of mental ill health as a medical student, resident doctor, and paediatrician.
Dr Jess Morgan recalls her journey through medical school and training, delving into the culture of stoicism among doctors and the way in which mental ill health is heavily stigmatised in the workplace. She also candidly shares how she sought help for her mental ill health, and reflects on the support from others that truly helped her through her journey.
If you are struggling with your mental health, please know that there is always someone to talk to.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
As a health and care professional, do you implement compassion, empathy, and sympathy into your daily life?
In this episode, NHS Practitioner Health Medical Director Dr Zaid Al-Najjar and Therapist Simon Lyne are joined by Dr Maiedha Raza to discuss why compassion, empathy, and sympathy are important to have in healthcare.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.
Moral Injury 'is understood to be the strong cognitive and emotional response that can occur following events that violate a person's moral or ethical code'.
This week, NHS Practitioner Health Medical Director Dr Zaid Al-Najjar is joined by therapists Simon Lyne and Ruth Deighton to discuss how moral injury manifests in health and care professionals, and how this term was popularised during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.