Thrive in Psychiatry
Helping you to survive and thrive in your career
In the fourth of our series of podcasts exploring ways in which we can help members to thrive in psychiatry, we speak to four psychiatrists who have taken a break during their career, and ask them about their experience of the break, and returning: what worked well, what could be improved? Our Presidential lead for Retention and Wellbeing, Dr Ananta Dave, also sets out what a good break might look like, and we hear from Dr Mary Barrett about the SuppoRTT programme in 萝莉视频, which aims to help resident doctors who need to take a break.
You can also listen to the audio version, or catch up with our earlier Thrive in Psychiatry podcasts.
How can we help you to thrive?
The Thrive in Psychiatry campaign will be running 28 Oct - 9 Dec and during that time we'll discuss a wide range of issues and challenges facing psychiatrists. We'd love to hear what you think - whether you think the College or another body should be doing more to help, or if you have a question.
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Our blog posts
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I experienced burnout as a trainee and considered leaving medicine - now I'm back in love with work again
Dr Annalie Clark felt like she was on a relentless treadmill at work. She hit breaking point, experienced burnout and considered leaving the profession. Now she's a Rehabilitation Psychiatry consultant ...
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'I never thought I'd end up here but I'm so glad I did'
Dr Charlie Baczyk-Bell is in the final year of his Forensic training. Read why he loves his job in High Secure Services - and why he wouldn't do anything else, ...
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'I am privileged to deliver training with an Expert by Experience who happens to be my son'
Dr Sarah Bernard has been a consultant psychiatrist in child and adolescent intellectual disability for 31 years. Read why she loves her role, how the College could help her thrive ...
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'An incredibly challenging yet rewarding job'
Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry Dr Aoife McMahon discusses how she found her niche, what she enjoys and appreciates about her working life, and what she'd like to see improved ...