Dr Peter Olusoga

Dr. Peter Olusoga, a senior psychology lecturer, shares intriguing insights on a study linking an acne drug to lower schizophrenia risk. Dr. Janelle Spira, a clinical psychologist studying asylum accommodations, reveals how living in hotels harms mental health due to safety concerns and social isolation. She emphasizes the need for better housing alternatives. Dr. Stephanie Fitzgerald offers refreshing strategies to reframe winter positively, suggesting it can be a season of productivity and planning rather than gloom.

Dr. Peter Olusoga, a senior lecturer and chartered psychologist specializing in stress and burnout, joins to dive deep into the phenomenon of burnout. He defines it as a response to chronic workplace stress, exploring its three core characteristics: exhaustion, reduced accomplishment, and cynicism. The conversation addresses societal pressures like hustle culture and quiet quitting, along with practical recovery strategies such as micro-breaks and reclaiming hobbies. Dr. Olusoga emphasizes the organizational responsibility in preventing burnout and stresses the importance of self-compassion.