{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64913e28-7031-4ea6-9bef-fddf46dfed87/b017db62-4ed0-4062-8176-b282cff324dd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#51 How to Heal a Moral Injury – Helping Healthcare Workers Heal Mental Wounds in the Aftermath of Coronavirus with Dr Dominic Murphy","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/613910d92449a85aeebc9e4c/1668019851025-6ceedc19873a7f6f35070f4153baadcf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In today’s episode I talk to&nbsp;<strong>Head of Research at&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://www.combatstress.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Combat Stress</strong></a><strong>, Dr Dominic Murphy</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Combat Stress are the&nbsp;<strong>UKs leading charity for veterans' mental health</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For a century they have been&nbsp;<strong>helping former servicemen and women deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression</strong>. Today they provide&nbsp;<strong>specialist treatment and support</strong>&nbsp;for veterans from every service and conflict to give them hope and a future.</p><p><br></p><p>I think it would be a pragmatic choice to&nbsp;<strong>start discussing the mental implications of COVID- 19&nbsp;on healthcare workers</strong>&nbsp;that have not only witnessed events but may have been involved in some huge decisions that challenge our moral code.</p><p><br></p><p>I'm sure that you will find our discussion today really interesting and thought provoking.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>On the podcast, we talk about:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Dominic’s work as a Clinical Psychologist and PTSD with war veterans</li><li>The extent of PTSD and predisposing factors</li><li>What is a moral injury?</li><li>The relationship between moral injury and PTSD</li><li>Why look at moral injury - why do some people not respond well to gold standard&nbsp;treatments for PTSD</li><li>What are we doing in the UK to explore moral injury</li><li>Is moral injury relevant during the current COVID-19 crisis?</li><li>Preventative measures with food, alcohol and exercise</li><li>The prevalence of PTSD before the pandemic and what needs to change in both the&nbsp;culture of medicine and access to care</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please do be sure to check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.combatstress.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Combat Stress Websit</strong></a><strong>e</strong> where they have some fantastic resources and support available and also look up their social media pages (links below)</p><p><br></p><p>You'll also find links on <a href=\"https://thedoctorskitchen.com/?post_type=podcasts&amp;p=2750&amp;preview=true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Doctor's Kitchen Website</strong></a> to the papers that Dominic and I discussed on the podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>And&nbsp;don't forget to&nbsp;<a href=\"https://thedoctorskitchen.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=376357f628d9301811a694295&amp;id=cb56a42d52\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>subscribe to The Doctor's Kitchen newsletter</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>where we will be continuing to share&nbsp;weekly science based recipes and tips to help you&nbsp;live the healthiest and happiest lifestyle possible.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest Social Media Pages:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.combatstress.org.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/CombatStress/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/CombatStress\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a></p>","author_name":"Dr Rupy Aujla"}