Stories, Conversations & Resources for
Doctors’ Wellbeing
From expert webinars and wellbeing podcasts to thought-provoking articles and personal stories, DHASWA’s media hub provides practical insights and supportive resources designed specifically for doctors and medical students.
- Mental health & wellbeing
- Burnout prevention
- Doctors caring for doctors
- Workplace culture & resilience
- Educational media resources
Explore the Media Hub
- Articles
Expert-written stories and opinion pieces on doctors’ health, workplace wellbeing, and professional sustainability.
- Videos
Short-form educational and personal video content exploring resilience, connection, and wellbeing in medicine.
Featured Articles & Insights
DHASWA regularly shares articles addressing the real-world challenges faced by doctors and medical students — from burnout and workplace culture to mental health, resilience, and career sustainability.
1 Apr 2024
- The Second Victim - Supporting junior doctors through medical errors (Medicus April 2024)
1 Jul 2022
- Tipping the scales back towards balance - mental health, social media and Crazysocks4docs (Medicus June 2022)
Podcasts & Webinars
Listen to experienced clinicians and healthcare leaders discussing doctors’ health, wellbeing, mental health, and the challenges of caring for doctor-patients.
Treating doctor patients presents unique challenges to treating doctors. This webinar explores those challenges and gives practical tips on how to overcome them.
- Dr Sarah Newman - RACGP Special COVID-19
In this special COVID-19 episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Sarah Newman on doctors’ mental health. Dr Newman is an RACGP WA council member and Assistant Director for Doctors’ Health Advisory Service of Western Australia (DHAS WA).
- Dr David Oldham - Doctors4Doctors
Approximately only one third of doctors have their own GP. Dr David Oldham discusses the Doctors’ Health Advisory Service, the importance of doctors having access to health care and where to access it.
Vital Signs — Hope for the Future of Medicine
A reflective discussion exploring optimism, sustainability, and the future of medical practice.
Vital Signs: Early Challenges and Growth
by Arti
Vital Signs: Hope for the future of Medicine
by Geoffrey Toogood
Vital Signs: Moments of connection with patients
by Dr. Ariadna Spatariu
“Healthy doctors practise better medicine.”
and the sustainability of the medical profession.
Need Support or Looking for Resources?
DHASWA provides confidential support, wellbeing resources, and referral pathways for
doctors and medical students throughout Western Australia.
