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How to increase your inner strength and FUEL Your Resilience™ – with Dr Rose Aghdami
Dr Rose Aghdami’s FUEL Your Resilience approach offers a fresh perspective on the value of resilience in enabling us to become more aware of our needs and how to meet them.
It’s Time to Talk – Why doctors are suffering in silence, and why they don’t have to
A recent survey found that 77% of doctors suffering with burnout and depression won’t seek help. I discuss some of the barriers and provide sources of support.
Why Clap for Carers is bad for morale
The recent Medscape UK Doctors' Burnout & Lifestyle Survey 2020 was carried out between May and August 2020, with a sample of 1082 UK-based doctors. One of the questions was: “Did the ‘Clap for Carers’ boost morale?” The answer was surprising – 69% of doctors...
How lack of professional respect contributes to burnout in doctors
A recent survey of UK doctors found that the biggest contributor to burnout was lack of respect from colleagues.
3 alternatives to New Year’s resolutions that may actually help you feel better – no commitment required
Making New Year’s resolutions usually just sets us up to fail. As we approach 2021 amidst great uncertainty and anxiety, focus instead on nurturing yourself this January.
How do we find peace, joy and goodwill when we feel sad and helpless?
I’m struggling with the disappointment and sadness of cancelled Christmas plans amidst increasing anxiety and uncertainty. Is it possible to activate our soothing system in times like these?
When should I take time off work for mental health reasons?
Taking time off work to look after your mental health can be a difficult decision. However, it is important to consider the cost of not doing so.
How the National Guardian’s Office is helping to tackle bullying in the NHS
Dr Henrietta Hughes OBE, the National Guardian of the NHS explains how the National Guardian’s Office and Freedom to Speak Up Guardians can help those affected by bullying in the NHS.
3 things the NHS needs to do to tackle bullying – Listen up, follow up and wise up
Responsibility for tackling bullying within healthcare lies with the organisation, not with victims. The NHS needs to get better at this.
Are we more likely to be bullied at work if we are being bullied at home?
Bullying is emotional abuse, whether it happens at home or at work. In this article, psychotherapist Jo Mercer discusses how being in an emotionally abusive relationship at home can make us more vulnerable to being bullied at work.
How do I cope with being bullied at work?
Being bullied at work can cause great emotional harm, both in the short- and long-term. Learn ways to manage and reduce the emotional impact of bullying.
How to respond to bullying at work
Being bullied at work can make you feel like a helpless child. Learn some strategies for empowering your adult self when faced with bullying.
Am I over-reacting or am I being bullied in my healthcare job?
Subtle forms of bullying at work can be difficult to identify but can be very damaging to our mental health. Learn how to recognise insidious bullying as a first step to taking action.