After her best friend from medical school died by suicide in 2019, Dr. Sapna Shah- Haque realized how broken the current medical system is. She became an advocate for supporting mental health and preventing burnout among healthcare professionals. In this episode, we covered a lot of ground, from the pressure to be infallible to creating a supportive culture in the workplace.

In this episode, we talk about:

• the stigmas and barriers to receiving mental health support for healthcare professionals
• how to be authentic and embrace your imperfections in a profession that demands you to be infallible
• tips for creating a fun and enjoyable workplace where everyone feels supported and valued

This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the medical field who has ever struggled with mental health. Tune in now to hear Dr. Shah-Haque's insights!

Guest Links
https://www.sapnashahhaque.com/

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https://physiciancoachsupport.com/

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Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

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Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.