Mental Health in Medicine - The Challenges and How I Tackle Them

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👋🏻 Hey everyone! In this video, I wanted to be a bit more open and vulnerable to tackle a topic which has become increasingly more important to me - Mental Health in Medicine.
For all the amazing parts of the job, I think the toll on mental health can be a particularly difficult one to deal with. I talk about some of the difficult aspects of the job, as well as what techniques and strategies I use to help me manage them.
I hope you find this useful particularly if you're an aspiring doctor or starting your medical job soon. Have a great day ☺️
Thank you so much for watching, I'll see you in the next one ✌🏻
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[@abi1158]

mental health is such an important topic, it’s good to see you raising awareness about it in medicine!

[@ohm_chiluka]

My respect for people who choose to be doctors has increased a lot after watching this , I always respected it and its not for everybody , always loved you videos brother

[@MEmneina]

MishMish will be WONDERFUL for maintaining your mental health. Cats are such a blessing ❤

[@mickeymichelle9067]

Glad to see ya again! Glad you are well and taking care of YOU! You are an inspiration!

[@selinaak3062]

So glad to hear from you after so long ! 😊

[@nnicollan]

Love that you're showing the more "vulnerable" or, in fact, the strongest side of you. And the cat 10/10

[@brilurz]

You forgetting the word "mat" was the most relatable post-work brain thing I've ever heard. I do this too.

[@iuse9396]

Keep going! Actually I'm about to finish my second year in medical school , and you’ve been the one motivating me to complete this challenging phase. I hope you continue to support us and not put too much pressure on yourself 🩷

[@josefernandes7005]

Love your new setup. Great vlog as usual. Keep up the great work

[@emanuellelefebure5141]

I am a student pilot and the past year has been quite tough. I was studying for EASA exams, had to move to a totally new city to save some money and in March my mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 3B. To keep my mental health in check, I found that exercising and/or playing sports for an hour or so really helped me. I try to stay away from screens (iPhone, TV, computer, tablet, ...) because eventually i feel more drained after watching a movie or just scrolling the night away. Thank you for sharing your experiences and study methods. They have been a great help and inspiration. Looking forward to the next episodes :-) Take care!

[@dilekcayir3880]

Hi Nasir I am a junior doctor and currently have been feeling many of the things you have talked about! Thank you for sharing this video and for talking about such an important topic! I have also started journalling and find it really helps me to offload all the thoughts from my day! :)

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I learned about your new video just in time and I’m sure it’s going to be a favourite alongside the video on burnout. P.S. Be vulnerable whenever. It sets a great precedent.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

It’s so interesting to see a video shot from a new angle in the new place. It looks great 👏🏽 P.S. Mish Mish is adorable ☺️

[@deeptanshgiri2884]

Your new setup gives a very refreshing dose .

[@sunze1277]

That’s exactly what I need right now ❤

[@LwaziMgandela]

Exactly what I needed right now❤

[@justk.d3706]

Hey Nasir! You really did a lot for me over the years. So proud of you! Useful tip here, there seems to be an echo from your office. Try out a lav mic. 👍🏽

[@jorgesolersanchez6026]

Wow! Thanks for that. I'm a medical student in my 3rd year (in Spain), and every time I watch any of your videos, I either feel inspired, motivated, or have the sensation that I'm evolving as a person (in terms of learning about the importance of reflecting). Pd: I would love to watch more vlogs of your daily routine, or you just working at the hospital. :)

[@Starlight-wx3ls]

So good to see you back Naseer. ❤

[@gio4cid635]

Love to here the Dr part in the introductions now!

[@liamcarey6827]

Watching this on clinical rn is perfect timing

[@nedarivids9322]

(Apricot) as a cat name , a classic ❤😂

[@PokhrajRoy.]

19:12 Lol I’m an overthinker so I’m thinking about what I did at seemingly random points all the time. Also, identifying the nuancing of feelings and mood is liberating.

[@Maxvershtanger]

Perfect timing Doc, I’m in a kind of mental crisis in my 3rd year cause of future related stress.. And that I’m 25 yo (could have been in my last year now but I fucked up) Thx ❤️

[@inmacanete5446]

Thank you Nasir for share your fragility in such a difficult profession. In much other careers we also deal with clients problems and it can be really exhausting. Learn to keep a bit away let you more mental capacity and belive us that patients do not need so much attention but effectivenees from our doctors. Thanks again, your vídeos always motivate me to study!!!❤

[@Romy925]

Love your videos sooo much❤

[@midhudas3910]

So relatable..

[@Ms.Cucumber14]

Good luck doctor, thank you for making such good videos

[@ethandaniels110]

Thank you for this Nassir 💙

[@tanushrichetty6629]

Always an amazing video missed it

[@BhoomikaRS-hm1zt]

feels great to watch your videos..

[@Maismahmoud1769]

Finally 🎉. A great video

[@srsami6460]

so glad to see you after long time. may Allah bless you🥰

[@tomjeery2741]

And Jesus as well.

[@lisawinckelmans5678]

OMG your cat is adorable

[@arigatogg]

Dude please make a long study with me video pleaseeeee

[@kaavyatatavarty146]

YES PLEASE!!!

[@innocentspirit2070]

we've got this 🙌🏻❤

[@chinmayijoshi2004]

Amazing thankyou so much for this nasir

[@KienVirak_]

Great job brother ❤

[@user-jx3kr5pr8h]

I see this in my premed students who have mental health crisis.Even as a student I have had the opportunity to help a student in a mental health crisis where the the help where the student health mental professionals are overworked .I have mentioned many times our only job is to help people not negotiable ,what better way even in undergrad before medical school to help other students if help in studies academic integrity etc of course not allow being minipulated

[@IslemTav]

I’m listening to you but my eyes are on everything in the background to see how you’ve decorated your new place! 😂 We need an apartment tour, PLEASE!! 🙃

[@PrashanthaGohagodagedara]

Hey ... ever thought what happend to his gf. Alexia. They were one of my favourite couple.😢

[@skyef527]

Tough topic, but thank you for putting into words what we deal with everyday as doctors and how mentally, emotionally and physically draining it can be. I think this often does not get talked about and people outside healthcare are rarely aware of it. This can lead to an expectation of healthcare professionals to be perfect, to never make any mistakes and never struggle. When I started working as a doctor I had major self doubts, noticing myself seriously struggle but beating myself up about it at the same time. Realizing that everybody struggles really helped.

[@user-bc4ue1px8g]

Where’s the apartment tour doctor kharma 😢

[@zoubeirbadulla7949]

Im in second year of med school and now that exams are here, i feel lost, stressed and unmotivated to study. I love medicine but examiners are strict and i feel overwhelmed by the amount of things to memorise

[@kaavyatatavarty146]

hey Nasir! Thank you for sharing this, I think it is so important that you have raised this topic. I am currently in high school and it is very relevant, I was wondering, do you think you could make a quick study with me please! It doesn't have to be long, just whenever you study please set it up. It would help A LOT! Thank you!!

[@ishantmishra673]

Hey nasar I absolutely love your vlogs and educational videos just wanted to know what are your future plans ?have you ever thought of getting a specialty or super specialty in medicine if yes then please make a vlog about it..

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Dealing with death and not being desensitised to it desensitised to it is like walking on a tightrope.

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Hello, I am a new subscriber here for about a week or so. I have watched a lot of your videos. They are very interesting and useful. They helped me overcome boredom and fear while studying for my final exams in high school. I am very afraid. And I'm nervous because these are the exams that will determine whether I will become a doctor or not...so I'm here to watch a video, study with me so that it gives me some motivation...seeing you practicing the profession that I love makes me very happy,It's like I see myself doing that 🥹✨❤ Finally, I have a question. I noticed that you study while standing. How do you do this?😮 Big love for you from Iraq ❤❤

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[@wei3233]

It's also important to overcome your perfectionism, I learned my lesson 😂

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Every time i see you , i see doctor mike 👀

[@-kidsstories-ghadood-dodo3156]

I can’t wait to see your Journaling Nasir !!! Can you make it public 🎉

[@sandrad3346]

Your cat is so cute!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

4:38 Stigma about mental health is a classic: “Oh, I don’t have time to be mentally ill. What do you mean family therapy exists? I’m perfectly fine.”

[@justmehere-]

The smile i get when I receive a notification from kharma medic 😆

[@devanshi3445]

Thanks

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finally im in the top 10 comments

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New videoooo!

[@TVfan3264]

🦋Focus on cultivating gratitude, practice mindfulness to stay present, and nurture a sense of compassion for yourself and others. These can bring inner peace and a deeper connection to the spiritual aspects of life.🦋

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[@jakub6495]

the sound quality is not the best....

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Waiting for the car tour yet😂😂❤❤....

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You are the best i am in 9th grade and want to study medicine any tips

[@DarthVader269]

a great video. May the force be with you

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we need more vlogs 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤

[@OmerAlQutaish]

Great video as always, but there’s too much echo or the mic,

[@abijitdas6491]

Hello I am a student from Georgia studying MD which is a six year course So after this what should I go for like which field in medical is and will be best even in the future

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What is the music in the background? Please thank you

[@JaneyDanes]

If you were my doctor, I don't want to feel better 😅

[@reema6765]

Mish mish is so cute 🥰

[@shraddhasharon2253]

Have you heard of Dr. Joe Dispenza and His work? He has some incredible books like 1. Breaking the habit of being yourself 2. Your are the placebo 3. Becoming supernatural Also i think using typing as a journaling method is okay but i suggest on days when you feel extremely sad, angry, frustrated or heavy try writing with pen on loose sheet of paper and then when you are done just burn the paper and flush the ash in the toilet. See how it feels! Best wishes to you🙂

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I think staying up late is overwhelming and you do night shifts which I cannot even fathom how it works.

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Noo i wanted house tourrrrrr

[@alessandro28191]

I miss your last room😅 there was better background 😂

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💖

[@MelaniBindang]

Hey kharma I have a question

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I wish you were a pen and paper with stickers in a diary kind of journaling person, but whatever rocks your boat, I guess.

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We haven’t gotten a house update

[@silviaslanzi5401]

Yoga helps ❤

[@medicinelove60]

I feel regret to study medicine 😢 but i getta go on i am in my 4th year

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great video , but can you fix the audio :'(

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Vlog please😢

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9 years ? with residency years and speciality ?

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9 years = medical school + college degeee before medical school

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I dont have mental health 🥴😵‍💫