The doctor wellbeing toolkit

Abstract

Doctors suffer with high levels of stress, anxiety and depression; they are at increased risk of suicide when compared with the general population and other professional groups. Several high-profile deaths of junior doctors have led to a renewed focus on the wellbeing of doctors. In this article, we will review some of the facts underlying burnout in the National Health Service and provide a toolkit for doctors to assess their own wellbeing and learn simple strategies to enable them to live a more balanced and fulfilled life through self-care.