I thought I’d say Hi 👋 I'm Jess, mum to 2 kids, lover of the outdoors. Passionate about mental health & wellbeing. I've had a somewhat 'squiggly' career- Paediatrician turned primary teacher. Now educator, advocate, keynote speaker. I've not been here for a while so please stop and say hi!

I shared my TEDx talk to my 22k followers on X and got 2 likes. Yes 2 😢 Social media algorithms can make you feel strangely lonely. I thought I'd see what it's like here instead. The link's in my bio or below. Join me for 6 mins as I talk about reconnecting with my inner child.

I'm a doctor. I also happen to have experienced mental illness. For too long, I carried this secret with shame, Silenced by stigma. Today is #CrazySocs4Docs Day. A day to remember those we have lost & start conversations about mental health in healthcare. Show me your socks!

She was in her 40s. A resident doctor. Older than all her peers, she was different. She was the one who left on time and didn't bend over backwards to do more. Eyes rolled. People tutted. She wasn't committed. She lacked dedication. Then I became that woman. 🧵👇1/3

When we're caught up in the daily grind of work, It's easy to overlook the tiny yet beautiful things. How had I not noticed this appear in my garden? #wellbeing #mentalhealth #selfcare

This is my happy place. Stormy waves, moody sky, blustery wind, And me!

Imagine waking up every morning, stepping outside and being greeted by this crowd. I'm very fortunate 💕. Plus, my mental health is better for it.

It's too easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. I needed a reminder today to just slow down and take a breath.

I set out to be a clinical doctor forever. Then life happened. I left medicine and, with that, felt completely lost. I have now found my way again, Navigating a path less trodden, But no less fulfilling. Careers are not linear.

This is one of the places I go when I need head space

Our Weekly Support Groups are a place where healthcare workers can find peace and solace. To register for this free, online, confidential group, sign up here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/doctors-in... #MedTwitter #nhs #healthcare #mentalhealth

We've reached the first milestone in our Every Minute Of Every Day fundraising appeal by raising £10,000, thanks to our supporters. We have £40K left to raise. Unless we hit our target, this vital service won't be able to continue. Please donate today 💙justgiving.com/campaign/everyminuteofeveryday

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Every Minute Of Every Day health workers are caring around the clock, but their mental health is suffering and they need our support. This urgent appeal will fund our Weekly Support Groups for a year ...

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A little reminder that Spring isn't too far away...

Looking for a national conference to present your #ClinEd work? 📝 Want a chance to win a national prize to boost that CV and future application? 🏆 Submit to #TASME25 by 24th Feb! ⏳ This one day conference will reflect on how AI & tech are changing the landscape of #MedSky #ClinEdSky #MedEdSky 🤖

"Mummy...Did you know, pencils have rubbers on the end because we're supposed to make mistakes?" So true... #Growthmindset No such thing as failure.

Wellbeing in healthcare is about: - sexual safety - challenging racism - psychological safety - leading with compassion - building belonging & connection - access to adequate facilities - professional development for all - high quality supervision - fair job plans & rotas And so much more...

I never go out, But on Fri, I met 3 choir friends and had the best time seeing Hamilton. Absolutely next level! Who else has seen it?

Today was choir day! 3 hours of making music with my people. Restorative headspace 💓

We believe in the power of talking. Our online confidential Weekly Support Groups are designed to combat isolation, enabling you to feel a sense of community and provide hope for the future. On #TimeToTalk day, open up to someone- it may just change your life.💙

I was a doctor. Then I became a patient. A mental health patient. Join me as I discuss the stigma, shame and guilt of being unwell as a doctor And the hope that cones with recovery. #TimetoTalkDay

NHS Practitioner Health@nhsprachealth.bsky.social · 2y ago

This #TimeToTalkDay, Dr Jess Morgan, Paediatrician and mental health advocate who previously went by The Bipolar Doc joined Dr Zaid Al-Najjar to discuss her experiences of mental ill health as a medical student, resident doctor, and paediatrician. Listen here: buff.ly/3EpYQL4

If, in and amongst the stress and pressure of the job, you want a reminder that we can reconnect with hope, Then this is the article! @annabav.bsky.social

Anna Baverstock@annabav.bsky.social · 2y ago

Last year I wrote about Hope - seems ever more relevant as I reread it! Thanks to @christinarennie.bsky.social for inviting me - a whole magazine on wellbeing here with many fabulous contributions bit.ly/40T9Auc Inspired by @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social Nick Cave & many more 💕

This may be controversial, But Butterbeer is not very nice....

Today was my last day at RCPCH. The end of another chapter in my very 'alternative' medical career. There's more than one way to be a doctor, You just have to be willing to take a risk or two.

On my way up to Edinburgh for my last RCPCH Thrive Paediatrics event. 2 years of empowering, educating and supporting paediatricians to improve their wellbeing and working lives. Who'd have thought I'd be doing this, But here I am! The next chapter approaches...

I was a junior trainee. He was my senior. Inappropriate sexual comments, propositions, looks... I didn't know what to do and feared the consequences of telling someone... So I did nothing. We must prioritise creating sexually safe environments.

DoctorsTraining@doctorstraining.bsky.social · 2y ago

Today, we're running our sexual and psychological safety workshop. Employers now have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harrassment. Education forms a large part of culture change. doctorstraining.com/our-workshop... @doctorsindistress.bsky.social

There' a huge emotional impact to care-giving, One we don't talk about. @doctorsindistress.bsky.social runs a weekly facilitated support group to share experiences and feel less alone. They need our support. Please donate. Anything helps. justgiving.com/campaign/eve... @amandipsidhu.bsky.social

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Every Minute Of Every Day health workers are caring around the clock, but their mental health is suffering and they need our support. This urgent appeal will fund our Weekly Support Group for a year a...

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Exactly 2 years ago, I found the courage to join a choir. I've made friends, Reconnected with a hobby I loved as a child, And embraced my love of musicals. Today we started an 11 minute Wicked medley. Amazing! 🎵

This is such a brilliant summary and has inspired me to write up some of what have done locally to try and enable team and colleague wellbeing through leadership & system changes. Would truly recommend @jessmorgan.bsky.social @dmannari.bsky.social @petrajana.bsky.social @mindfullmedic.bsky.social

Helen Bevan@helenbevan.bsky.social · 2y ago

Taking a systems approach to leading with kindness. Outstanding new paper - Dec 2024. Sets out 10 evidence-based systems based on 4 domains (agency/collective effervescence/camaraderie/optimism): drive.google.com/file/d/15qAu.... Thanks Steve Swensen for this link so article isn't behind a paywall

(1/6) A THREAD: 🌟🌟🌟Kindness in Healthcare: A Poor Cousin No More? 🌟🌟🌟 Excited to share our latest publication in BMJ Leader: bmjleader.bmj.com/content/8/4/... This article (now open access as Editor's Choice!) delves into the underappreciated role of kindness in healthcare.

Kindness: Poor cousin or equal kin to Compassion and Empathy in the Healthcare Literature? A Scoping Review

Objective This scoping review seeks to understand how kindness, compassion and empathy are defined and conceptualised within existing healthcare services literature. Introduction Little consensus exi...

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It’s always a good day when inspired to get the sharpies out! This excellent scoping review explores what we mean by Empathy Compassion & Kindness - really helpful clarification from @nickimacklin.bsky.social at al @kindnesshealthcare.bsky.social bmjleader.bmj.com/content/lead...