AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Burnout and Healing in Healthcare
This chapter explores the pressing themes of mental health and burnout within the healthcare sector, as experienced by a psychiatrist. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, the speaker sheds light on the emotional toll of the profession, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside the critical importance of empathy and understanding in therapeutic relationships. The narrative emphasizes the profound impact of childhood experiences on professional identity and the need for validation in mental health care.