We’ve all seen the medical shows on TV, tears in the closet, all the drama.
But what is it really like to train as a Doctor?
In this episode I am joined by 3 Doctors in training to shed light on the realities they face and to bust some myths. They share the challenges they have faced throughout their training and the coping strategies they have developed to deal with stress and their mental health struggles.
They talk about burnout, why Doctors experience it and whether it is being addressed by the profession or not. Also, we discuss the impacts social media and technology are having on mental health both personally and within society as a whole.
“85% of doctors admitted suffering some sort of mental health problem” – Charlie Carey
You'll hear about:
00:00 - Start
00:40 – An introduction to the guests
05:09 – Misconceptions about medical students
10:51 - Medical school challenges and coping strategies
13:52 - Mental health struggles in medical school
19:26 - Burnout in the medical field
29:21 - Prioritising mental health in university life
35:55 - Social media's impact on mental health
44:35 - Technology's impact on mental health and well-being
50:31 - Mental health care improvements
Guest resources:
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/8/e061331
https://www.bmj.com/content/379/bmj.o3066
https://futurecarecapital.org.uk/latest/half-of-doctors-struggling-with-their-mental-health/-
https://instagram.com/youokaydoc?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
Petra’s resources:
Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397
Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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