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Doctors are human too - a simple fact that can be overlooked when they are subject to impossibly high standards and intense demands. Read more about the huge emotional toll of being a doctor.
Whether you're working under pressure or facing exams, find out how to look after your mental health this winter.
Learn more about the student mental health campaign, access resources and find out about how to get confidential support.
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What to do if you are concerned about a medical colleague and their state of physical or mental health.
Find out what discrimination is and how to tackle it with our advice for employees and employers.
Read accounts from doctors who have experienced discrimination at their place of work or study.
Find out about a new, confidential, not for profit, psychotherapeutic consultation service for all doctors.
Successfully manage stressful, real-world situations, become an effective leader, and adapt in an increasingly pressurised environment.
Find out how changes to postgraduate medical education funding could benefit you.