Episode #63: Expert Advice for Coping with Physician Anxiety

If you’re dealing with anxiety as physician, you’re not alone. And while a certain amount of anxiety can serve a purpose, it sometimes tips the scales and becomes a problem that interferes with everyday life. Excessive worry may even cause a highly competent doctor to consider leaving medicine. Today we’re talking to Dr. Sarah Jenkins, a psychologist who specializes in helping physicians cope with anxiety. She’s going to share her 4-tiered process for facing anxiety and dispel common misconceptions that keep physicians from seeking the help they need to overcome anxiety and build resilience.

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here:

www.doctorscrossing.com/63

 

In this episode we’re talking about:

• How Dr. Jenkins became interested in working with physicians
• Sarah’s 4-tiered model for recognizing and managing anxiety
• Addressing myths that prevent seeking help
• Recognizing cognitive distortions that contribute to anxiety
• How to know if your anxiety has become maladaptive
• Common excuses that come up around facing anxiety
• Building skills to successfully cope with anxiety and increase confidence

 

Links for this episode:

Dr. Sarah Jenkin’s Website

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