Red Whale Primary Care Pod
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Red Whale Primary Care Pod
Burnout: the signs we miss in ourselves (and spot in others)
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Burnout often creeps in while you keep showing up for everyone else.
In this special episode, Nik and GP and Red Whale Mental Health Lead Lee David explore:
- What burnout really looks like in healthcare
- The early signs we often miss in ourselves (and spot in others)
- How burnout can quietly affect thinking, empathy and clinical decisions
- Practical ways to check in with yourself or a colleague
- What genuinely helps - from workplace conditions and team culture to boundaries, rest and therapy
No lectures on ‘resilience’. Just realistic, supportive steps that actually help.
If you have been thinking, ‘I’m fine, just tired’ - this one is for you.
Useful Links
Society of Occupational Medicine, 2023: Burnout in healthcare: risk factors and solutions
NHS Practitioner Health (offers free mental health support for health professionals)
GP Trainee Essentials support package information, and the Red Whale Calendar
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