Who helps the helpers? Healthcare professionals are not immune to mental health challenges. Dr Dov Degen (he/him) shares his story about living with bipolar disorder while going through medical training and placements. We also meet Dr Tahnee Bridson (she/her), who talks about how healthcare professionals can support each other. On the Same Wavelength is a collaboration between the University of Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, and SANE, Australia’s leading national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health needs, with the support of the Paul Ramsay Foundation. It is hosted by Elise Carrotte, and edited by Chris Hatzis. Information and resources: National Stigma Report Card Hand-n-Hand Peer Support The Essential Network (TEN): Mental health support for health professionals SANE’s information and resources Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences If this podcast has brought up any challenging feelings for you, please consider reaching out to Lifeline via 13 11 14. This podcast was recorded on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation, and we wish to pay respects to elders past and present, and extend our respects to any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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