NHS Practitioner Health Wellbeing Podcast

Practitioner Health Medical Director Dr Zaid Al-Najjar is joined by doctor, educator, and award-winning writer Dr John Launer to discuss uncertainty in medicine and healthcare - an aspect of the profession that can cause increasing feelings of stress. Zaid and John cover uncertainty in providing care to patients, the importance of asking open questions, burnout and uncertainty, and ways to manage uncertainty, including reflective practice.Read Dr John Launer's works here:Reflective Practice in Medicine and Multi-Professional Healthcare The Pluripotent Consultation, The BMJFinding Meaning in General Practice, The BMJNHS 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

Creating a safe space to decompress after a demanding shift is a great way to reduce and manage feelings of stress. Take 8 minutes out of your day to follow Practitioner Health Therapist Dr Lisa Tyrer's guided meditation!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: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

April is home to Stress Awareness Month- an annual campaign that highlights the causes, effects, and management of stress. This year’s theme is ‘Be The Change’ – emphasising the power of making small changes to reduce, manage, and prevent feelings of stress.In this episode of Burnout and Beyond, Practitioner Health Clinicians Dr Lee David and Dr Richard Duggins discuss what thriving looks like for health and care professionals, how to move beyond survival to thriving, and tips to prevent and manage 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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

The 13th of March was World Sleep Day – an annual opportunity to highlight the importance of sleep health. Poor sleep is an issue that affects many health and care professionals – in the last 12 months, two in three patients registering with Practitioner Health had trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping too much.In this episode of Burnout and Beyond, Practitioner Health clinicians Dr Lee David and Dr Richard Duggins discuss underlying causes of poor sleep, ways to improve your sleep, sleep tips for shift work, and CBT-I, a type of CBT for insomnia.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: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

In this episode, Dr Zaid Al-Najjar, Medical Director at NHS Practitioner Health, is joined by Prof. Stella Vig, a leading figure in UK surgery with over 30 years’ experience in the NHS. She is a vascular and general surgeon at Croydon University Hospital and holds national leadership roles as National Clinical Director for Elective Care and National Medical Director for Secondary Care.This episode highlights a significant shift seen in Practitioner Health data. While few women surgeons sought support in the early years, recent figures show that more than half of surgeons accessing Practitioner Health are now women. Together, we explore what this tells us about the culture of surgery, the impact of COVID, and the realities of working in surgery as a woman today.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: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

In episode 5 of Burnout and Beyond, Practitioner Health clinicians Dr Lee David and Dr Richard Duggins discuss common traits seen across health and care professionals that may contribute to the risk of burnout. Lee and David break down how these traits interact with demanding systems, how they can show up in our everyday work, and what helps at individual team and organisational levels.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: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

In episode 4 of Burnout and Beyond, Practitioner Health Clinicians Dr Lee David and Dr Richard Duggins discuss the topic of boundaries: what they are, why they are important, and techniques to effectively set boundaries at work!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 the author of 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: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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

In episode 2 of Burnout and Beyond, Practitioner Health Clinicians Dr Lee David and Dr Richard Duggins discuss how to recover from burnout and what helps us to live well in the long term, breaking down the themes of ‘Taking Control’, ‘Aligning Our Values’, and ‘Finding Our People’.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: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

Burnout can creep up on us. As health and care professionals, it can feel that we are expected to push through and continue on, even if our workload is overwhelming. Oftentimes, we don't recognise our symptoms until they are severe, and preventing us from doing our jobs to the best of our ability.In the first episode of Burnout and Beyond, NHS Practitioner Health clinicians Dr Lee David and Dr Richard Duggins discuss all things burnout - why it happens, how to recognise it, and what individuals and organisations can do to prevent it.Dr Lee David is a CBT Therapist for NHS Practitioner Health, author, and an experienced GP. Lee's work focuses on trauma therapy and psychological treatments for the menopause. She is the founder and director of 10 Minute CBT, a unique way of adapting simple evidence-based CBT techniques to be used during brief 10-30 minute sessions. Buy Dr Lee David and Debbie Brewin's book 'Boosting Your Mental Wellbeing: 10 Minute Steps for Stressed Healthcare Professionals using CBT and Mindfulness' here.Dr Richard Duggins is a Consultant Psychiatrist for NHS Practitioner Health. He is also Associate Medical Director for Culture and Leadership at CNTW NHS Foundation Trust, a psychotherapist, and leadership coach. He is author of a new book, Burnout-Free Working, a practical and compassionate guide to staying well while doing demanding, meaningful work. Buy 'Burnout Free Working'  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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

We are delighted to announce the launch of Understanding Your Emotions, a new eBook written by NHS Practitioner Health’s Medical Director, Dr Zaid Al-Najjar, alongside two of our highly experienced therapists, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne.Drawing on years of clinical practice, lived experience, and countless conversations with health and care staff, the book offers practical insights and compassionate guidance to help professionals better understand and manage the emotional impact of their work.The eBook will be released on Friday 10th October 2025 to coincide with World Mental Health Day.The book will be available to download 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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

Uncertainty is a common feeling that many health and care professionals experience. However, when the feeling of uncertainty is overwhelming, it can impact your mental health and confidence inside and out of the workplace.In this episode of Understanding Emotions, Practitioner Health Medical Director Dr Zaid Al-Najjar and therapist Ruth Deighton discuss the ins and outs of experiencing uncertainty in the healthcare workplace, and ways that health and care professionals can deal with this tricky emotion.If you have found that you are worrying and experiencing anxiety more frequently, you may need support. If you are unable to access confidential treatment from local services in England or Scotland, Practitioner Health is here to support you. Resources: Returning to WorkReturning to Work: Practitioner Health Return to Work: General Medical CouncilReturning to clinical practice after absence: BMAReturning to work after absence: ACASNHS 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

32% of the 2024 NHS Staff Survey respondents stated that acted as a carer towards family members, friends, neighbours, or others. This #CarersWeek, former Practitioner Health patient Dr Rachel Molloy met with Medical Director Dr Zaid Al-Najjar and Therapist Ruth Deighton to discuss her experiences of being a carer whilst being a GP.Join Rachel's Substack here: https://substack.com/@timetocareSupport for Carers:Carers UKCarers TrustNHS: Support and Benefits for CarersCitizens Advice: Carer's AllowanceCarers Assessments Gov UK: Benefits and financial support if you're caring for someoneAsk your GP for information about what support is available for carers in your local area. You may be given a carers pack. 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: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

In the health and care workforce, sometimes positive feedback can be few and far between. This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, have a listen to Dr Lisa Tyrer's advice on how to use positive feedback to create a supportive community in the workplace!Dr Lisa Tyrer is a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist at Practitioner Health with expertise in treating health and care professionals.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: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

As health and care professionals, our to-do list can seem never ending. In order to protect yourself from getting stressed or burnt out, it is essential to set boundaries in the workplace. This Stress Awareness Month, #LeadWithLove and have a listen to Dr Lisa Tyrer's advice on how to establish healthy boundaries at work today!Dr Lisa Tyrer is a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Group Facilitator for NHS Practitioner Health's Burnout Group.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: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

It's important to practice self-compassion and unwind after a stressful shift. This Stress Awareness Month, 'Lead with Love' by following our 5 minute guided mindfulness resource narrated by Joanna Howes, one of our Lead Clinicians here 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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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. Resources:Call the Samaritans Helpline 24/7, 365 days a year at 116 123.Access Shout’s free, confidential and 24/7 mental health text service. Text NHSPH to 85258.Join Doctors in Distress’ free online weekly support groups 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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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. Resources:The King's Fund Course: An introduction to leading with kindness and compassion in health and social careSelf Compassion with Dr Kristen NeffGuided Meditation: The RAIN of Self Compassion with Tara BrachNHS 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

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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.If you are experiencing domestic abuse, there is support available. Access Mind's 'Guide to support options for abuse' here.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.Research Mentioned in the Episode:Dheensa, Sandi, et al., 'Healthcare Professionals' Own Experiences of Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Meta-Analysis of Prevalence and Systematic Review of Risk Markers and Consequences', 2022. Dheensa, Sandi, Janine Doughty, Alison Gregory, 'Healthcare professionals as domestic abuse survivors: workplace impact and support seeking', 2024.Donovan, Emily, et al., 'Domestic abuse among female doctors: thematic analysis of qualitative interviews in the UK', 2021.Donovan, Emily, 'Domestic abuse among female doctors', BJGP Interviews, The British Journal of General Practice, 2021.Feder, Gene, et al., 'Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) of women experiencing domestic violence with a primary care training and support programme: a cluster randomised controlled trial', 2011.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: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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.Join Chimp Management's 8 session programme 'Mind Management: Skills for life': https://chimpmanagement.com/what-we-do/mind-management-skills-for-life/individual/ Learn more about Chimp Management's research: https://chimpmanagement.com/research/ 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: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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: @drallyjaffeeWebsite: www.drallyjaffee.comNHS 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

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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_NMP2H86WPV130YKQES4RNHS 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

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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/thewoundedhealersummit2024Further 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/> The Care Under Pressure 3 StudyWebsite: https://sites.exeter.ac.uk/careunderpressure/  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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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. For information about podcasts, webinars, and wellbeing support, follow us on social media! X (Formerly Twitter): @NHSPracHealth Instagram: @nhs_prachealth Linkedin: NHS Practitioner Health  Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthNHS 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

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.  #NHSPractitionerHealthNHS 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

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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!  X (Formerly Twitter): @NHSPracHealth Instagram: @nhs_prachealth Linkedin: NHS Practitioner Health  Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthNHS 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

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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: [email protected] 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

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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.Amrita's research on posttraumatic growth in doctorsAmrita's websiteDr 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.Andrew recommends listeners of this podcast to have a read of "Health and Self-Care" pp23-27 and 28-29. Somerset Emotional Wellbeing PodcastNHS 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

I feel overwhelmed! What's going on?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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

Why is exam stress so difficult?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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

Why am I feeling low? 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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

Why am I angry and what does it mean?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.Music from Bensound.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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth

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. Register with us today. Stay Connected: Instagram: @nhs_prachealthThreads: @nhs_prachealthLinkedIn: NHS Practitioner Health Facebook: NHS Practitioner HealthBluesky: @nhsprachealth