Beneath the White Coat: Doctors, Their Minds and Mental Health

This book provides a balanced and thoughtful review of the current mental health emergency and its impact on medical professionals, supported by evidence and real-life cases. It examines emotional drivers such as shame, stigma, suffering, and sacrifice and offers practical steps for recovery. With the right support, doctors can thrive in their roles, and policymakers, politicians, educators, and hospital managers must ensure they are cared for and have access to resources.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 291 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and timely book provides a balanced and insightful examination of the current mental health crisis and its profound effects on medical professionals, supported by the most reliable evidence available. Through real-life case studies, it vividly illustrates the challenges and stresses faced by doctors in their work, including the impact of their environment. Recognizing the emotional drivers of unhappiness among doctors, such as shame, stigma, suffering, and sacrifice, the book offers practical strategies for emotional and physical recovery. Despite the inherent difficulties and pressures of the role, with the right support systems in place, the vast majority of doctors can thrive in their profession.

This book is a valuable resource for policymakers, politicians, educators, hospital managers, and doctors alike. It serves as a reminder of the ethical responsibility to care for and support doctors' psychological well-being, ensuring they have access to the necessary resources to maintain their health. At the same time, it empowers doctors to recognize their own needs and actively seek help, as well as to support and guide their colleagues in times of need.

By delving into the complexities of the mental health crisis and offering practical solutions, this book contributes to a better understanding of the challenges faced by medical professionals and lays the foundation for positive change in the healthcare system. It is a testament to the resilience and dedication of doctors in the face of adversity and a call to action for all stakeholders to prioritize the well-being of those who dedicate their lives to healing others.

Weight: 576g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138499737