EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 47 MIN
Burnout and Beyond: Trauma, Moral Distress and Moral injury
from NHS Practitioner Health Wellbeing Podcast · host NHS Practitioner Health
In episode 3 of Burnout and Beyond, Practitioner Health Clinicians Dr Lee David and Dr Richard Duggins explore trauma, moral distress, and moral injury, and how they contribute to burnout in health and social care. They discuss the many ways health and care professionals encounter trauma through what they witness, what they hear, and the ethical pressures they face and why recognising these experiences is vital for workforce wellbeing.Dr Lee David is a Lead Clinician and CBT Therapist for NHS Practitioner Health, author, and an experienced GP. Find out more about Lee here.Dr Richard Duggins is a Consultant Psychiatrist for NHS Practitioner Health. He is author of a new book, Burnout-Free Working, a practical and compassionate guide to staying well while doing demanding, meaningful work.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.Register with us today.Stay Connected:X: @NHSPracHealthInstagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner HealthFacebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealthNHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth
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In episode 3 of Burnout and Beyond, Practitioner Health Clinicians Dr Lee David and Dr Richard Duggins explore trauma, moral distress, and moral injury, and how they contribute to burnout in health and social care. They discuss the many ways health and care professionals encounter trauma through what they witness, what they hear, and the ethical pressures they face and why recognising these experiences is vital for workforce wellbeing. Dr Lee David is a Lead Clinician and CBT Therapist for NH...
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