DHAS (WA)

Welcome to @DHAS_WA - stay tuned for latest on #mh4docs as we care for our carers ❤️ dhas.org.au

Struggling to fall asleep? Here are some tips on what to say to yourself to avoid sleepless rumination 🧡💙

In this article, Leanne Rowe discusses why we should begin to create a pscyhologically safe workplace. It comes as no surprise to learn that in order to start helping our colleagues, we must first help ourselves. Have a read of the full article below: insightplus.mja.com.au/2023/37/every-…

Congratulations to all the final year medical students on finishing their exams! You've all worked incredibly hard and deserve a good break 💙🧡

In this piece by Leanne Rowe, she highlights the importance of recognising the risks of burnout we regularly face in the workplace, and small but effective protective steps that can be taken to avert it. Have a read of the article below: insightplus.mja.com.au/2023/36/every-… #doctorshealth

Happy Friday! Make like a FREKA tube and use today to decompress🤓 A reminder that we offer a 24/7 anonymous, confidential advice line at 08 9321 3098 Check out our website page at dhaswa.com.au/drs-for-drs-li… for details about accessing our doctors for doctors list!

This anonymous article delves into an experience that is all-too familiar with the medical community, specialty exams. Have a read of the full article below: #medicine #mentalhealth #doctorshealth insightplus.mja.com.au/2023/34/failur…

Join Dr Kathryn Hutt and Dr Jan Orman in this webinar sharing their experiences in seeing health professionals as patients. Register for free to attend the webinar on the 10th of October! Link Below: …dog-institute.my.salesforce-sites.com/forms/bdi_Educ…

"Doctors seeking flexible work and training arrangements long-term should not be required to provide a reason/justification for their request." 🧡 - AMA's recently revised position statement on flexibility in work and training. Have a read below: ama.com.au/articles/flexi…

It's R U OK Day The R U OK page states people found three factors essential in a meaningful conversation; trust, authenticity, and a private environment. Have a private chat with someone you care about and trust, it may not be life-changing, but it's progress! #RUOKDay2023

"Doctors-in-training need system reform, not more resilience" Have a read of this article on the general attitudes towards mental health in medicine as well as the call to action it makes on the reforms needed: insightplus.mja.com.au/2023/32/doctor…

Today is Wear it Purple Day! A celebration of pride, love and acceptance of youth, today is about spreading positivity. 🧡💙🏳️‍🌈 Let's ensure that within healthcare, every individual feels acknowledged, regardless of their identity. Visit wearitpurple.org/wipd-theme to learn more

The Doctors' Health Alliance is holding a workshop on the 23rd of September for doctors interested in doctors' health 🩺 Learn to: ⭐ Understand burnout and moral injury ⭐ Support rural doctors ⭐ Understand mandatory reporting For more info: doctorshealthalliance.org.au/event/doctors-…

"Only 40% of doctors in training are willing to seek support from a mental health professional should they have a personal or emotional problem." Have a read of this article discussing the importance of mental health support for doctors in training. 💙🧡 insightplus.mja.com.au/2023/27/doctor…

Hello to our new followers! We are DHASWA, we offer a 24/7 advice line, which is anonymous, confidential, and exempt from mandatory reporting. We also offer a Drs for Drs list, comprised of medical specialists interested in doctor and medical student health. 💙🧡

A Part 2 to our post last week! Have a go at implementing at least one of these tips into your day today or tomorrow. 🧡💙 #selfcare #mentalhealth #doctorshealth

It's important to recognise and distinguish between the things we can and can't control. There's always small things we can do to make us feel a little better each day. We hope you take a look at these self-care tips and try at least one of them before scrolling past.

We absolutely love this new eBook from WAGPET 💙 The eBook is an honest look at the healthcare issues WAGPET advocate on, and how we can make improvements for the future of WA healthcare. You can read their full eBook via the link below 💫 wagpet.com.au/about/being-th… #doctorshealth

Published recently in the Journal of Occupational Medicine, this UK study from the NHS Workforce summarises key issues and solutions for burnout in Healthcare 💫 For the full issue, you can read their article via the link below 👇 som.org.uk/new-strategy-n… @SOMNews #doctorshealth

We recognise the importance of doctor health and wellbeing. Our stewardship of @DHAS_WA provides a greater opportunity for us to support doctors and medical students in this area 🧡💙 (5/6)

#doctorshealth #mentalhealth #australiandoctors #doctors @DoctorsDistress @DocHealthQLD

Today we are celebrating the new Doctors' Health Alliance of Australia 💙 The Alliance will offer enhanced national coordination of the existing doctors’ health programs and expand partnerships with individuals and organisations who are aligned to the mission. @DrsHlthAlliance