Dear all,

Thank you for clicking on the donation link.

I am running the Paris Half Marathon on 27/10/24! For those who know me, running is not my strong suit... Despite this I hope to raise money for a charity that I have recently started.

Just a little bit about what your money will go towards.

Medics In Mind

Medics In Mind is a Non-Profit Charitable Organisation Supporting and Promoting the Mental Well-Being of Medics. Created by Doctors, For Doctors.

Set up by two doctors in South Wales to address the poorly recognised burnout and stress of doctors around the world. Mindfulness is currently not prioritized in the medical school or postgraduate curricula to combat burnout. Help for burnout through these institutions often occurs long after the damage has been done and has hidden implications physically, financially and socially.

A recent poll by the BMJ involving 1651 doctors revealed around 1 in 3 doctors are burnt out. Evidence suggests rates of 45-74% burnout and stress amongst medical students and doctors. Systematic reviews show that mindfulness practice amongst doctors decreased emotional exhaustion, improved mood, response to stress and self-awareness.

Our aim as doctors, is to help doctors to help themselves. By online discussion forums, social media, events and cultivating a community of doctors that prioritise mental wellbeing and mindfulness in everyday life. We hope to open conversations around vulnerability, stress and allow doctors to feel heard by validating their emotions and experiences.

Your money would go a long way in helping the growth and expansion of the Medics In Mind community. We would do this by investing the money into workshops & events across the UK, social media promotion, setting up podcasts, website development, committee expansion and collaboration with other organisations to promote our message.

Thank you for your support,

Prav

Medics In Mind Co-Founder