NHS Practitioner Health Wellbeing Podcast

Dec 09 2024 39 ep. 31 mins 7
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Welcome to the NHS Practitioner Health Wellbeing Podcast, where we come together to discuss the wellbeing of doctors and healthcare professionals! 

NHS Practitioner Health is a Primary Care Service is a free and confidential primary care service that provides support for mental health and addiction problems to health and care workers across England and Scotland.

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 at https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/. 

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Surviving Domestic Abuse as a Health and Care Professional with Dr Seema Haider and Dr Sandi Dheensa

Dec 09 2024 52 mins  
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

Understanding Emotions- How Can Men Talk Mo About Their Mental Health?

Nov 26 2024 26 mins  
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. Reflectin

Understanding Emotions- Burnout with Dr Lisa Tyrer

Nov 06 2024 37 mins  
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 burn

The Journey of a Black Medic

Oct 14 2024 45 mins  
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 alo

Discussing The Chimp Paradox with Dr Sarah Caddy and Dr Lena J. Huins

Jun 12 2024 40 mins  
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 epi

Understanding Emotions- The Mental Health of Junior Doctors and Trainees

May 16 2024 33 mins  
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:

Understanding Emotions - Why Do Complaints Hurt?

May 06 2024 30 mins  
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 with expertise in treating health & ca

Notice the NOW with Dr Lee David

Apr 30 2024 6 mins  
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

Breaking the Cycle: Dependence on Alcohol

Apr 29 2024 19 mins  
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 discus

The Love Bomb with Joanna Howes

Apr 23 2024 5 mins  
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 with expertise in treating health & care professionals. If you work in the NHS and cannot a