Episode #63: Expert Advice for Coping with Physician Anxiety

If you’re dealing with anxiety as a physician, you’re not alone. And while a certain amount of anxiety can serve a purpose, it sometimes tips the scale 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.

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

Coping With Anxiety as a New Attending – Podcast with Dr. John Fondran

A Cool Technique to Be More Present and Reduce Anxiety – Podcast Episode #7

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