The Curious Clinicians 98 - How Do You Feel?
Oct 6, 2024
Dr. Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist and wellness expert, discusses her new book 'How Do You Feel?' and its focus on the mental toll of caring for others in medicine. She highlights the often-overlooked emotional challenges faced by healthcare professionals, especially in the wake of the pandemic. Dr. Gold shares compelling insights on the importance of self-awareness and support systems, advocating for authentic expression and storytelling within the medical community. She also emphasizes aligning medical careers with personal values to foster meaningful connections.
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Engage Deeply Before Leading Wellness
- Understand the unique culture and needs of each campus by engaging directly with students and staff.
- Collaborate across campuses and gather data before designing wellness interventions for broad effectiveness.
Authenticity Fuels Clinician Wellbeing
- Authenticity is crucial for clinicians but often suppressed in medicine, causing internal harm.
- Allowing space for genuine feelings, even small personal disclosures, supports wellbeing and real human connection.
Support Vulnerable Medical Students
- Create safe environments where medical students can express vulnerability without fear of negative judgment.
- Avoid an evaluative culture that punishes emotional expression; encourage human growth and authentic learning.