Amandip Sidhu shares his experience of losing his brother Dr Jagdip Sidhu, a cardiologist, to suicide in 2018, and how he founded Doctors in Distress to stop this happening to others.

Topics we discuss:

• Evolving - the better approach to discussing and making change. 


• How being signed off sick can be harmful for a burnt out doctor


• Responsibilities of employer and employee of preventing and treating burnout.


• Societal perception of healthcare workers and the importance of public support and empathy, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic


• Insights into establishing a meaningful charity, focusing on authenticity, impact, and the value of keeping things simple


• The power of purpose and authenticity


• Finding joy and success by embracing uncertainty and giving things a go


• How medics often find it difficult to let go of perfectionism 


• How to communicate to persuade others and get your important message across


• Amandip’s advice on how to be a fully well doctor

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Also Human - a book by Caroline Elton

Doctors in Distress

Wellness wonder:

Doctors in Distress

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Samaritans UK

Samaritans USA

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