Perspectives on... GP Wellbeing

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations, bringing GPs together to share perspectives on anything and everything general practice. This episode discusses wellbeing; what matters and when to start the conversation. 

Please be mindful this episode contains mention of child abuse and suicidal thoughts. 
 

Follow Tesh and Zirva on Instagram @doctor.tesh and @drzirva and Carter on Twitter @drcartersingh. 
 

If you need urgent support or have been affected by anything in this episode, please reach out through:
BMA 24/7 Helpline – 0330 123 1245 

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Contact your local RCGP faculty 

Samaritans helpline - 116 223 
 

Resources
Find more resources, support, and upcoming wellbeing events on the RCGP wellbeing pages.
Check out mental health charity You Okay Doc
Wellbeing resources from the Muslim Council of Britain  

Wellbeing resources from the Newham Training Hub 

Faith-based mental health & wellbeing resources from Good Thinking
Doctors in Distress charity, who work on preventing suicide in the medical profession 

Search #NHSMuslimsWellbeing to find free Islamic counselling and faith-based support for Muslims working in the NHS from the Inspirited Minds, Lateef Project and NHSE collaboration
We also mentioned the recent project Mind Us run by Melanin Medics. 
 
Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.