Thrive in Psychiatry blog
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We're looking to help our membership overcome barriers and take on exciting new challenges as part of our Thrive in Psychiatry campaign.
In this blog series, hear from trainees and consultants alike about the most rewarding aspects of their jobs and find out why people remain in psychiatry.
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The Thrive in Psychiatry campaign
The College’s Presidential Lead for Wellbeing and Retention, Dr Ananta Dave, discusses the Thrive in Psychiatry campaign we ran during Oct-Dec 2025, the impact of the campaign, and some of ...
Dr Ananta Dave -
'I arrived from India with MD Psychiatry and a baby in my arms'
Dr Sanjukta Das explains her inspirational journey from young IMG to consultant in liaison psychiatry and medical leader, and talks about what she's excited about doing next, in the final ...
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I experienced burnout as a trainee and considered leaving medicine - now I'm back in love with work again
Dr Annalie Clark felt like she was on a relentless treadmill at work. She hit breaking point, experienced burnout and considered leaving the profession. Now she's a Rehabilitation Psychiatry consultant ...
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'I never thought I'd end up here but I'm so glad I did'
Dr Charlie Baczyk-Bell is in the final year of his Forensic training. Read why he loves his job in High Secure Services - and why he wouldn't do anything else, ...
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'I am privileged to deliver training with an Expert by Experience who happens to be my son'
Dr Sarah Bernard has been a consultant psychiatrist in child and adolescent intellectual disability for 31 years. Read why she loves her role, how the College could help her thrive ...
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'An incredibly challenging yet rewarding job'
Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry Dr Aoife McMahon discusses how she found her niche, what she enjoys and appreciates about her working life, and what she'd like to see improved ...
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Passionate about there being 'another way'
In this inspirational blog post for Thrive in Psychiatry, General Adult consultant psychiatrist Dr Andrew Howe talks about the extra activities he's pursued in his professional life which have helped ...
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Who cares for the doctors who are caring for the patients?
In this brilliant blog post for Thrive in Psychiatry, the only relationship manager employed by an NHS Trust to support doctors talks about why his role makes a difference.
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Superpower, disability or disorder?
ADHD may manifest as a superpower for some, a disability for others and a disorder for many - so what is the best roadmap towards equity and inclusion in the ...
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Life as a psychiatrist and a carer
A psychiatrist with carer responsibilities for her two children talks about the support she's been offered, the benefits and challenges of being a psychiatrist-carer, and what she feels needs to ...
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Working as a neurodivergent psychiatrist
A psychiatrist who is AuDHD talks about reasonable adjustments, where you can go to for support, and how he has found life as a neurodivergent doctor.
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"We can have a huge impact on people's lives"
Higher Trainee Dr Nina MacKenzie talks about moving from physiotherapy to psychiatry, taking CASC eight days before having a baby, job sharing, and why she'd always recommend choosing psychiatry!
Dr Nina MacKenzie