Doctors in Distress is an independent charity which provides peer support for all healthcare workers to protect their mental health and prevent suicide.
Our charity relies almost entirely on donations to continue our vital work. Please support us.
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Doctors In Distress: Our Story
Doctors in Distress was founded in 2019 by Amandip Sidhu following the suicide of his brother Jagdip. Jagdip was a consultant cardiologist. He was overworked, burned out and felt he had nowhere to turn. He believed taking his life was the only answer.
Amandip established the charity so no other healthcare worker would have to experience the same pain as Jagdip.
Healthcare workers are facing immense pressure. A 2024 survey shows that more than a third of staff are suffering from burnout and 34% are emotionally exhausted because of work.
At Doctors in Distress we strongly believe in the power of talking. This is why we have set up our peer support groups – spaces where healthcare workers can access support away from work and speak with other people experiencing the same stresses. Our groups are a place to share, to reflect, to receive advice and to support others.
We are also working with decision makers to ensure that mental health support is prioritised for all healthcare workers. Whilst the stigma around talking about mental health remains, change will be limited. We are working with leaders to facilitate transformational change within the healthcare sector to support staff and reduce the stigma.
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