549 mental health in medicine: what doctors donβt talk about (with Dr Ava)
In this episode Dev sits down with psychiatrist Dr Ava for an honest, unfiltered look at mental health in the medical profession. They unpack why doctors and healthcare workers arenβt immune to burnout, depression or family violence, how stigma keeps people silent and the real financial fallout when your health crashes. The episode touches on:ππ½ why mental health issues show up so strongly in medicineππΎ the signs colleagues should look out forππΏ burnout, irritability, sick leave patterns & early interventionππ» APRA, impairment, and what actually triggers a notificationπ how mental health impacts your income, shifts, and financial stabilityππΌ the reality of family violence among healthcare workersππ½ financial abuse, safety planning & navigating the legal systemππΎ the role of GPs, EAP, and finding proper supportππΏ resources available for doctors and healthcare workersMental health and family violence support services: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/s/Mental-health-support-services-for-health-professionals.pdfDev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo chat with a professional and get help about your situation, click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. The host of this podcast is an authorised representative of Money Sherpa PTY LTD, which holds financial services license 451289. To download the financial services guide, please visit: https://moneymoneymoney.squarespace.com/s/FSG-Dev-Raga-Personal-Finance-August-2025.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.