On #NSMD, Dr Helen Garr, Medical Director at NHS Practitioner Health, attended a memorial event hosted by University Hospitals of Leicester. Read more about her experience in our latest newsletter here: bit.ly/PHSeptNewsle...

Are you passionate about the wellbeing of health and care professionals? We are looking for new psychiatrists to join the NHS Practitioner Health team. Apply here: bit.ly/PHPsychiatri

Want to catch up on what we've been doing over the past month? Read our latest newsletter and subscribe to receive future newsletters straight in your inbox here: bit.ly/PHSeptNewsle...

Content Warning: Mentions of suicide. Losing a patient to suicide is one of the most difficult experiences a health and care professional can face. The Touched by Suicide guide contains a variety of resources to support you during this challenging time. Access here: bit.ly/PHNavigation...

On #NSMD, Claire Goodwin-Fee, CEO of Frontline19, highlighted the importance of creating a space for health and care workers to talk about their mental health. Frontline19 is a confidential psychological support service for people working in frontline services in the UK. Read more: frontline19.com/

Today marks 17 years of NHS Practitioner Health! We are incredibly proud to have supported 38,000 health and care professionals through their journey towards recovery.

Our prevention and postvention guide includes advice on starting a conversation with a colleague, noticing the signs of mental ill health, and how to respond to a concerning or urgent situation. Access the Touched by Suicide guide here: bit.ly/PHNavigation... #NSMD

@doctorsindistress.bsky.social, co-founder of #NSMD, are creating #HopeThroughAction through their tree planting campaign and programmes which support health and care professionals. Buy a set of 5 #NSMD memorial badges here: bit.ly/4gwpe4Z. Proceeds go to supporting health and care professionals.

Don’t suffer in silence. Seeking support is one of the bravest things you can do. If you are unable to access confidential addiction or mental health treatment from local services in England or Scotland, register with NHS Practitioner Health today. #NSMD #HopeThroughAction

Content Warning: Mentions of Suicide. NHS Practitioner Health’s prevention and postvention guide includes advice and resources on how to seek support if a health or care professional is worried about their own mental health and safety. Access here: bit.ly/PHNavigation.... #NSMD

This #NSMD, NHS Practitioner Health is creating #HopeThroughAction with the release of our suicide prevention and postvention navigation guide. Access the guide here: bit.ly/PHNavigation...

This #NSMD, we gathered at Docklands Medical Centre to unveil a memorial plaque which honours the health and care professionals we have lost to suicide. Together with Doctors in Distress, we reflected, remembered, and spoke about how to protect the wellbeing of our colleagues across the UK.

This #NSMD, we gathered at Docklands Medical Centre to unveil a memorial plaque which honours the health and care professionals we have lost to suicide. #HopeThroughAction

This #NSMD, NHS Practitioner Health have created #HopeThroughAction by releasing the first national prevention and postvention guide for health and care professionals. Access the guide here: bit.ly/PHNavigation...

Today is the National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers. Please join us in a minute of silence to pay tribute to the colleagues, friends, and loved ones we have tragically lost. #NSMD #HopeThroughAction

The 17th of September is the National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers. Today, will remember those we have tragically lost, reflect on their lives, and take action to help create a future where no more lives are lost to suicide. #NSMD #HopeThroughAction

TW: Mentions of sexual violence. This #NSMD, Surviving in Scrubs are creating #HopeThroughAction by calling upon healthcare organisations to protect their staff from sexual harassment and abuse. Read more about Surviving in Scrubs here: www.survivinginscrubs.co.uk/

Content Warning: Mentions of suicide Losing a colleague is incredibly hard. It’s essential that you take the necessary steps to ensure that yourself and your team are supported. We offer a bereavement group for patients who have lost a colleague or relative. Read more here: bit.ly/42tZVup

Dr Jess Morgan, formerly known as The Bipolar Doc, shared how leading by example in healthcare can create #HopeThroughAction. This #NSMD, why not start a conversation about wellbeing in the workplace? Together, we can create a supportive workplace environment where mental health is not a taboo.

The SPIRE acronym is a useful reminder of how to start a conversation with a colleague, friend, or loved one that you are concerned about. Our toolkit ‘Touched by Suicide: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals’, will be available to access on the 17th of September. #NSMD #HopeThroughAction

We are proud to have supported health and care professionals from their darkest moments to recovery for over the last 16 years. If you are unable to access confidential mental health or addiction support from local services, register with us today. #NSMD #HopeThroughAction

Low mood can creep up on us. If you have been experiencing low mood, and cannot access confidential support from local services, register with Practitioner Health today. Listen to our podcast episode on how you can manage your low mood here: bit.ly/4pgYvx8 #NHSPractitionerHealth

“You don’t have to carry this alone.” Sharing a message of hope with someone struggling with their mental health can make all the difference. This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, let’s create a safe and supportive environment for our peers to reach out for support when they need it the most. #NSMD

TW: Mentions of Suicide This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, create #HopeThroughAction by sitting down and having a conversation with someone that may be at potential risk of harming themselves. If you are in danger of harming yourself or others, call 999 or visit your nearest A&E as soon as possible.

Many health and care professionals tell us: “Looking back, the signs were there.” Knowing what to look for in yourself and others helps you spot when someone is struggling. This #NSMD, create #HopeThroughAction by equipping yourself with the skills to respond to a suicide-related crisis.

Sharing a message of hope with us will help us to create a safe and supportive environment for our colleagues who are suffering in silence to reach out for the support they need. Submit your message of hope here: bit.ly/NSMDMessageO... #NSMD #HopeThroughAction

In 2024, we gathered at Riverside Medical Centre to unveil the first memorial plaque, which pays tribute to health and care professionals who have died by suicide. A plaque is a perfect alternative for organisations who are unable to plant a memorial tree. Find out more: bit.ly/42bpf8j

Our expert clinicians and therapists at NHS Practitioner Health understand the unique struggles that health and care professionals face, and support their patients to recovery by providing caring and compassionate treatment. #NSMD

Moving towards having an internal sense of control allows us more agency over our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. If you have been feeling increasingly overwhelmed at work and cannot access support from local services, Practitioner Health may be right for you. #NHSPractitionerHealth

A very important day. #HopeThroughAction #RememberReflectAct #MemorialDayForHCW #4LivesEveryWeek #NoOneShouldSufferInSilence #ProtectOurHealers #BreakTheSilenceNHS @nhsprachealth.bsky.social

This #NSMD, Practitioner Health is creating #HopeThroughAction through the release of the first suicide prevention and postvention navigation guide for health and care professionals on the 17th September.

This #NationalWellbeingWeek, sign up to join over 35 free sessions this week led by speakers from across Scotland here: bit.ly/nationalwell... Read more about the Scottish Workforce Specialist Service delivered by NHS Practitioner Health here: www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/regulated-nh...

This #NSMD, create #HopeThroughAction by submitting an anonymous message of hope here: bit.ly/NSMDMessageO.... Your words will be shared via our social media channels and website in the lead up to the 17th of September. Together, we can create a safe and supportive environment for our colleagues.

Here at Practitioner Health, we are dedicated to helping our patients out of a dark place and into recovery. This #NSMD, help us to create #HopeThroughAction by implementing small measures to support the wellbeing of health and care professionals around you.

When starting a new placement, becoming unwell is common. Taking time off to recover is not a sign of failure: prioritising your physical health is essential to being the best health and care professional you can be. For more advice, click here: bit.ly/3H0GFgT #TipsForNewDocs #AugustRotation

When starting a new rotation, it is completely normal to experience feelings of stress. Recognising and managing stress early is key to maintaining your wellbeing and delivering the best care to patients. For more, read our Tips for New Doctors toolkit: bit.ly/3H0GFgT #TipsForNewDocs

This National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers, take a moment to remember and honour the lives of the health and care professionals we have tragically lost. #NSMD #HopeThroughAction

There is a variety of mental health support available over the bank holiday weekend. Please share this post to ensure this information reaches those who need it 💙 #BankHolidayWeekend #AugustBankHoliday

Many health and care professionals come to Practitioner Health feeling overwhelmed by their emotions. Our skilled clinicians are able to successfully support and equip their patients with the skills they need to get back to thriving inside and out of work. #NHSPractitionerHealth

When starting a new placement, you may place a lot of pressure on yourself to be perfect and not make any mistakes- this can take a toll on your mental health. Speaking to a colleague and asking for advice is one of the best things you can do. You’re not alone. #TipsForNewDocs

Our therapists are highly experienced in supporting health and care professionals and are passionate about helping their patients towards mental wellbeing. Simon Lyne is one of the hosts of the Understanding Emotions Podcast, which you can listen to here: bit.ly/NHSPractitio...

This National Suicide Memorial day for Health and Care Workers, inspire #HopeThroughAction by sharing our free downloadable resources here: bit.ly/NSMD25Resour... #NSMD

With #NSMD only being 1 month away, we want to hear from you: anonymously share your messages of hope and help us create #HopeThroughAction. Your responses will be shared on our website and social media channels in the lead up to the 17th September. Submit: bit.ly/3JBwPCI

We’re proud to have provided a safe and confidential space for health and care professionals to get better at their own pace for over 16 years. #NHSPractitionerHealth

Starting a new placement can be stressful and you may feel a lot of pressure. Help us support our colleagues by sharing a piece of advice that helped you during your foundation years in the comments! #TipsForNewDocs

It's the August Rotation period! If you are starting a new placement this week or have been feeling overwhelmed at work, make sure to check out our ‘Tips for New Doctors’ toolkit here: bit.ly/3H0GFgT #TipsForNewDocs

In the latest episode of Understanding Emotions, Practitioner Health Medical Director Dr Zaid Al-Najjar and therapist Ruth Deighton discuss the ins and outs of experiencing uncertainty, and share tips on how to deal with it. #TipsForNewDocs Listen here: bit.ly/4m3tB9K

Our team is deeply committed to helping health and care professionals recover from mental health and addictions struggles. In Leigh-Anne's profile, she highlights the rewarding nature of working as an addictions nurse for Practitioner Health. Read here: bit.ly/44VyQSJ

TW: Mentions of Domestic Abuse In 2024, Dr Seema Haider shared her experience of surviving domestic abuse with us. Listen here: bit.ly/3UCOyvX. If you are experiencing mental ill health due to domestic abuse and cannot access confidential treatment from local services, register with us today.

The team at Practitioner Health are experts in understanding the needs of health and care professionals. Santoshi Alles is the Administrative Team Lead for London, and has extensive experience in leading the frontline team. Read more here: www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/news/annual-...