#PhysioTalk Transcript
Healthcare social media transcript of the #PhysioTalk hashtag.
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 | Helen Caldwell @caldwell_pt RT @physiotalk: This is your last reminder ahead of tonight's #physiotalk Yep, we'll be starting Tweetchatting in 5 minutes time! |
 | physiotalk @physiotalk Hello everyone, and welcome to #physiotalk! Tonight, we’ll be talking about promoting our own positive mental health. |
| physiotalk @physiotalk We’re experts in looking after physical health and many of us are fit as fiddles, but how good are we at minding our mental health? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts about this over the next hour! #physiotalk |
 | Janet Thomas @JanetThomas47 Good evening Lurking in the background of #physiotalk this evening - I'll be the one reminding you all to use your hashtags tonight! |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Did you get a chance to look at our pre-chat info? https://t.co/8cPyvFjBVT #physiotalk |
 | Ian Tyrrell @IanTyrrell5 @JanetThomas47 Are we supposed to use a hashtag??? #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk So, who is joining us tonight? Say hello and let us know where you’re tweeting from! First timers are extra welcome 😊 And lurkers too – let us know where you’re at! #physiotalk |
| Janet Thomas @JanetThomas47 I think that demands my first picture of the night! #physiotalk https://t.co/UKlX4iytf4 |
| Helen Caldwell @caldwell_pt @physiotalk Hello 👋 Helen from Notts. #physiotalk |
 | Nicola Lauchlan, MSc, MCSP, BSc(Hons) @NicolaLauchlan @physiotalk Nicola Lauchlan from paisley near Glasgow #physiotalk |
| Ian Tyrrell @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk Ian in stoke. #physiotalk |
| Janet Thomas @JanetThomas47 A strong Scottish contingent tonight! #physiotalk |
 | Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT Hello! Claire from Glasgow #physiotalk |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @physiotalk Not always as good as we should be. Sadly for many it's not until you have experienced stress that you start to work on your own resilience- we can talk the talk but do we walk the walk? #physiotalk |
 | Louise Brennan, PhD @Louise_Brennan_ @physiotalk Louise here from Dublin - I'm tweeting out the questions tonight but looking forward to chipping in on the chat too! #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk A little reminder: please use the #physiotalk hastag in all your tweets – this way, everyone can follow the conversation and we can all hear what you’ve got to say #physiotalk |
 | Aideen Larmer @AideenLarmer @physiotalk Evening all! Aideen from London #physiotalk |
 | Rafiki Art @Andrea_Selley Hi I'm Andrea from Preston #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Ok let’s get going! #physiotalk |
| Ian Tyrrell @IanTyrrell5 @JanetThomas47 How long have you had that prepared? Love it! #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk @Andrea_Selley Welcome! #physiotalk |
 | Talking Glasgow @GlasgowsVoice RT @NicolaLauchlan: @physiotalk Nicola Lauchlan from paisley near Glasgow #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Q1: Why do you think supporting positive mental health is important in physiotherapy staff? #physiotalk |
| Janet Thomas @JanetThomas47 @IanTyrrell5 @HelenOwen3 was kind enough to let us have these a while ago! I'll see how many I need to use tonight... #physiotalk |
| Rafiki Art @Andrea_Selley Because caring for yourself is the first step in caring for anyone else. #physiotalk |
| Janet Thomas @JanetThomas47 RT @physiotalk: Q1: Q1: Why do you think supporting positive mental health is important in physiotherapy staff? #physiotalk |
| Janet Thomas @JanetThomas47 Its important in all staff of course, but we need to be able to look after our own mental health before / as well as looking after others #physiotalk |
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 | Dr Angie Logan (She/Her) @logan_angie @physiotalk Angie from Cornwall #Physiotalk |
| Helen Caldwell @caldwell_pt @physiotalk There are so many challenges we are currently facing at work that if we don’t support positive mental health we potentially risk losing great physios from the profession. We have to look after ourselves and each other #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk @ClaireC_PT Just a bit of a hashtag reminder :) #physiotalk |
 | Natalie Patterson @PhysioNatalie @physiotalk Actually remembered for once! Hello from Portsmouth #physiotalk |
| Nicola Lauchlan, MSc, MCSP, BSc(Hons) @NicolaLauchlan @physiotalk Sorry forgot #physiotalk |
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| Ian Tyrrell @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk I think we need to be more open about how situations make us feel. Opening up is difficult. Working in acute medicine you see sick people and terribly sad stories, it’s important to discuss how this makes you feel to prevent long term effects. #physiotalk |
| Louise Brennan, PhD @Louise_Brennan_ @NicolaLauchlan @physiotalk Good point - the job can be emotionally challenging, and we sometimes take on too much! It's so important to be aware of early signs of stress in ourselves #physiotalk |
 | Claire Campbell @ClaireC_PT @physiotalk I think physios are taught to be problem solvers and many people’s problems are complex. I look after my MH so I can keep serving others (avoid burn out) and not take my work home. #physiotalk |
| Janet Thomas @JanetThomas47 @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk Think this is really important - we can see so much and really don't think about how it might impact us esp in the long term #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Question 2 coming up now.. #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Q2: What are the barriers or challenges to positive mental health in physiotherapy staff? #physiotalk |
| Ian Tyrrell @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk I think we also need to break down the stigma around mental health! People think (wrongly) that they will be thought less of for disclosing issues, but actually talking helps, and it can help us support each other. #physiotalk |
| Janet Thomas @JanetThomas47 RT @physiotalk: Q2: Q2: What are the barriers or challenges to positive mental health in physiotherapy staff? #physiotalk |
| Dr Angie Logan (She/Her) @logan_angie @physiotalk If we don’t, there’s a risk it may affect patient care, personal & professional relationships. Care starts with you. Self-care & care of your colleagues helps facilitate resilience. It helps you deal with the challenges of our roles. #physiotalk |
| Louise Brennan, PhD @Louise_Brennan_ @curlssharma @physiotalk Yes, we need to be in a good frame of mind to be able to help the people around us! #physiotalk |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @Louise_Brennan_ @NicolaLauchlan @physiotalk I'm not sure that many staff are good at recognising early signs of stress in thrmselves - so it's important that people feel safe to ask others if they are ok #physiotalk |
| Helen Caldwell @caldwell_pt @physiotalk I think we sometimes feel like we have to be strong, for our patients, their families, our teams #physiotalk |
| Natalie Patterson @PhysioNatalie @physiotalk I feel it so important as often the management put unnecessary pressure on HCP to achieve the unachievable, this on top of being surround by those who aren’t well or coping can cause a very negative environment. #physiotalk |
| Janet Thomas @JanetThomas47 @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk Theres a barrier right there! No easy answer as its societal I suspect rather than just in health #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk RT @ClaireCraig_PT: @Louise_Brennan_ @NicolaLauchlan @physiotalk I'm not sure that many staff are good at recognising early signs of stress in thrmselves - so it's important that people feel safe to ask others if they are ok #physiotalk |
| Rafiki Art @Andrea_Selley @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk I agree. Many worry about what ohers will think of them for admitting struggle with MH. #physiotalk |
 | Odharnait Lambe @OdharnaitLambe @physiotalk Odharnait from Dublin. Involved in Staff Wellbeing for the Physio Dept of @Beaumont_Dublin #physiotalk |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @physiotalk Being seen as a failure or not coping - but I see opening up about your own mental health as a success #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk RT @PhysioNatalie: @physiotalk I feel it so important as often the management put unnecessary pressure on HCP to achieve the unachievable, this on top of being surround by those who aren’t well or coping can cause a very negative environment. #physiotalk |
| Dr Angie Logan (She/Her) @logan_angie @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk I agree. Our team has regular peer support & supervison. We are currently developing a programme to support the psychological & emotional needs of our whole team. It’s important to maintain our emotional & physical health. That helps us deliver high quality care #physiotalk |
| Nicola Lauchlan, MSc, MCSP, BSc(Hons) @NicolaLauchlan @physiotalk Stress, lack of support, the feeling that we have to be all things to all people, stigma which still surrounds mental ill health, lack of understanding of how to help someone with a mental health issue without undermining them #physiotalk |
| Aideen Larmer @AideenLarmer @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk I think if it's not acknowledged that these are difficult and sad situations it also risks lowering empathy - if these things just become 'the norm' #physiotalk |
| Helen Caldwell @caldwell_pt @ClaireCraig_PT @physiotalk Opening up about mental health is a strength, but sometimes difficult to see it at the time #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk @logan_angie @IanTyrrell5 What sort of programme - that's sounds interesting #physiotalk |
| Natalie Patterson @PhysioNatalie @physiotalk Communication and people often expect you to be able to manage all situations. In my first trust we were encouraged to share our uncomfortable situations and learning events to help people to understand not everything goes to plan or is easy #physiotalk |
| Rafiki Art @Andrea_Selley @JanetThomas47 @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk I think wider campaigns like #timetotalk are really important. #physiotalk |
| Ian Tyrrell @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk I think it all comes down to stigma. You can’t be a healthcare professional and have a mental health problem! But that is so far wide of the mark! I think admitting you are struggling is hard, but also being open to address mental health as a supervisor isn’t easy! #physiotalk |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @physiotalk I think another barrier is that people don't use the resilience- tools that do exist to their own advantage- I have heard too many physios say they are too busy for supervision etc- that's the time we need to support each other #physiotalk |
| Rafiki Art @Andrea_Selley @ClaireCraig_PT @physiotalk Me too #physiotalk |
| Claire Campbell @ClaireC_PT @physiotalk I think the stereotype of physiotherapists can mean we do not seek or get the same kind of support as other professionals. #physiotalk |
 | Dr Nicola Clague-Baker @ClagueNjc36 RT @physiotalk: Q1: Q1: Why do you think supporting positive mental health is important in physiotherapy staff? #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Is it just supervision that's a resilience tool, or are you thinking of other tools as well? #physiotalk |
 | Chris Martey @ChrisMartey @physiotalk Because it underpins everything. Staff need to feel valued, supported and reassured that their well-being is a priority. Without care for our #MentalHealth, how can we support our patients? #PhysioTalk |
| Ian Tyrrell @IanTyrrell5 @AideenPhysio @physiotalk Became acutely award of this when I started talking to people about their perceptions of a busy A&E during winter and how it made them feel, not work related but seeing patients in distress. #physiotalk |
 | Laura B @Lauraphysio3 @physiotalk We often care more about our patients than ourselves and actually sometimes we need to take a step back and look after ourselves so we can provide the care we aspire too #physiotalk |
| Dr Angie Logan (She/Her) @logan_angie @physiotalk @IanTyrrell5 Work in progress. There are lots of resources available in our Trust but it’s about fostering an environment that encourages us to share consistently. Most resources available are about treating mental illness but we want to prevent mental health problems #physiotalk |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @ClaireC_PT @physiotalk What is the stereotype of physiotherapists? #physiotalk I agree- other professions seem to see supervision as essential while we don't always value it. That's changing in Scotland and Glasgow I think but it's still got a long way to go |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Really interesting conversations around barriers. Question 3 is on its way.. #physiotalk |
| Claire Campbell @ClaireC_PT @IanTyrrell5 @AideenPhysio @physiotalk Empathy fatigue is a major cause of burnout. #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk RT @logan_angie: @physiotalk @IanTyrrell5 Work in progress. There are lots of resources available in our Trust but it’s about fostering an environment that encourages us to share consistently. Most resources available are about treating mental illness but we want to prevent mental health problems #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Some good hashtagging going on - keep it up! #physiotalk https://t.co/tLyaJwpFKW |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Q3: In your opinion, what does a workplace which supports positive mental health look like? What features are key? #physiotalk |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @physiotalk #physiotalk there are many but I think bring able talk and reflect is key. We use mindfulness, team debriefs after difficult events, but I also think social time and breaks are important and we dont always take them. |
| Rafiki Art @Andrea_Selley I felt so embarrassed by my own struggle that I even convinced myself of my own 'I'm fine' lie. I ended up with a total mental health breakdown. I'm now passionate about being open. #physiotalk |
| Janet Thomas @JanetThomas47 @ClaireCraig_PT @ClaireC_PT @physiotalk I value supervision - and I hope my supervisees do as well. Hope its standard approach - but perhaps not?? #physiotalk |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @physiotalk #physiotalk add in opportunities to exercise and fresh air! |
| Dr Angie Logan (She/Her) @logan_angie @physiotalk We have formal supervision every 6 wks and peer support every other week. Opportunity to talk about problems, concerns, challenging caseload. We have a buddy system & you can call & seek a friendly listening ear any time #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk RT @logan_angie: @physiotalk We have formal supervision every 6 wks and peer support every other week. Opportunity to talk about problems, concerns, challenging caseload. We have a buddy system & you can call & seek a friendly listening ear any time #physiotalk |
| Helen Caldwell @caldwell_pt @physiotalk Having good examples of people who talk openly about mental health, supportive nature when it comes to time off/away needed, regular breaks, trying to find/provide joy in work #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Thank you for being open about your experience #Physiotalk |
| Odharnait Lambe @OdharnaitLambe @physiotalk @Beaumont_Dublin I’m involved in a staff wellbeing committee of 4 physios. We run dept events a few times a year and create awareness on upcoming events/resources locally & online. e.g. For World Mental Health Day last year I organised a Mindfulness afternoon with an external speaker #physiotalk |
 | Action Potential @DNApolymers RT @PhysioNatalie: @physiotalk I feel it so important as often the management put unnecessary pressure on HCP to achieve the unachievable, this on top of being surround by those who aren’t well or coping can cause a very negative environment. #physiotalk |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @Andrea_Selley #physiotalk thank you for sharing. Me too - it wasn't until I spent some time off with work related stress that I fully understood the need to find coping strategies. Haven't been off since |
| Louise Brennan, PhD @Louise_Brennan_ @fiona_b89 @physiotalk I agree with you Fiona, but I also think of students, or any staff who may not have the experience/perspective to think like this... Do you think it would be good to teach these skills in undergrad? #physiotalk |
| Ian Tyrrell @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk I think it needs to start at the top, need our senior staff to feel comfortable in having conversations about mental health with both staff and patients! We also need access to support to enable us to have these conversations. #physiotalk |
| Rafiki Art @Andrea_Selley A workplace that supports positive mental health has kindness and compassion at it's core #physiotalk |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @JanetThomas47 @ClaireC_PT @physiotalk #physiotalk me too- it's got me through done tough times and tough chats. But I'm very aware many others don't |
| Claire Campbell @ClaireC_PT @physiotalk I move my body (yoga/run/whatever). Craft, bake, find opportunities to be creative. Journal. Meditate. Spend time with family. Spend time alone. Read.... Resilience is a full time job 😅😅 #Physiotalk |
| Rafiki Art @Andrea_Selley A workplace that supports positive mental health values people more than numbers #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk RT @Andrea_Selley: A workplace that supports positive mental health values people more than numbers #physiotalk |
| Helen Caldwell @caldwell_pt @Andrea_Selley Agree. Kindness and compassion - the most important qualities in life really #physiotalk |
| Louise Brennan, PhD @Louise_Brennan_ @ClaireCraig_PT @Andrea_Selley Thanks so much for sharing :-) by being open and discussing what you went through, others will benefit! #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk @ClaireCraig_PT @Andrea_Selley Good to hear. What advice would you give other Physios to help their mental health? #physiotalk |
| Natalie Patterson @PhysioNatalie @physiotalk An open culture to allow staff to discuss thoughts without judgement, regular supervisions & chances to reflect on situations that may have been challenging. Chances to discuss patients with other professionals allowing you to understand how they deal with situations #physiotalk |
| Dr Angie Logan (She/Her) @logan_angie @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk Important to lead by example but that doesn’t have to be top down. I appreciate you need an element of support for time for reflection, peer support, supervision, but bottom up approach equally important #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Kindness and compassion at its core. That says it all #Physiotalk |
| Nicola Lauchlan, MSc, MCSP, BSc(Hons) @NicolaLauchlan @physiotalk Robust supervision structure with a place to be open and honest without judgement even at advanced practice level and above. #physiotalk |
| Louise Brennan, PhD @Louise_Brennan_ @physiotalk One which fosters genuine connections - supportive teams of colleaguues & friends who can confide in each other. One which walks the walk - join in on healthy initiatives, listens to staff & reaches out! #physiotalk |
| Odharnait Lambe @OdharnaitLambe @physiotalk Clinical demands, emotionally demanding cases, lack of structures in place to debrief & discuss, perceived expectations from patients/family members/colleagues #physiotalk |
| Claire Campbell @ClaireC_PT @physiotalk It comes from the top. Management need to demonstrate leadership in how they look after their own mental health and prioritise it for the team. It’s easy to create an atmosphere of stress and under value staff. #physiotalk |
| Rafiki Art @Andrea_Selley I also think workplaces that cultivate friendships and build teams that trust one another rather than just colleagues working alongside each other promote positive wellbeing. Love my team @LancsHospitals #physiotalk |
| Action Potential @DNApolymers @physiotalk positive workplace culture, stress & other risks to mental health are managed, more people with mental health conditions are exposed, notolerance approach to discrimination are the supportive workplace which support positive mental health #physiotalk |
| Aideen Larmer @AideenLarmer @physiotalk A workplace that also recognises that you are not just a physio! That you have a life outside the hospital and encourages and supports this #physiotalk |
| Ian Tyrrell @IanTyrrell5 @logan_angie @physiotalk Agree, it’s just a culture shift isn’t it. We need to all be more comfortable about talking about what matters and how we’re feeling but we’re more confident on focusing on what’s going well, and portraying a good image of ourselves. #physiotalk |
| Nicola Lauchlan, MSc, MCSP, BSc(Hons) @NicolaLauchlan @Louise_Brennan_ @physiotalk Compassion and empathy are invaluable and so often missing #physiotalk |
| Action Potential @DNApolymers RT @Andrea_Selley: A workplace that supports positive mental health has kindness and compassion at it's core #physiotalk |
| Action Potential @DNApolymers RT @Andrea_Selley: I felt so embarrassed by my own struggle that I even convinced myself of my own 'I'm fine' lie. I ended up with a total mental health breakdown. I'm now passionate about being open. #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Do your workplaces have positive mental health policies? Or workplace wellbeing programmes? #physiotalk |
| Nicola Lauchlan, MSc, MCSP, BSc(Hons) @NicolaLauchlan @Andrea_Selley So, so true #physiotalk |
| Action Potential @DNApolymers RT @logan_angie: @physiotalk We have formal supervision every 6 wks and peer support every other week. Opportunity to talk about problems, concerns, challenging caseload. We have a buddy system & you can call & seek a friendly listening ear any time #physiotalk |
| Dr Angie Logan (She/Her) @logan_angie @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk Absolutely! Culture is the key. Supporting & facilitating open & honest conversations about mental health need to be the norm in all teams. #physiotalk |
| Rafiki Art @Andrea_Selley @caldwell_pt I have found counselling / talking therapy invaluable #physiotalk |
| Helen Caldwell @caldwell_pt @NicolaLauchlan @Louise_Brennan_ @physiotalk I think all/most healthcare workers have this at the heart of patient care, in second place is our colleague and often third place is ourselves #physiotalk |
| Odharnait Lambe @OdharnaitLambe @physiotalk @Beaumont_Dublin We have a ‘Treat Sheet’ with a list of each of the staff’s fave treats (incl receptionists, porters, PTAs, etc) for a day that they need a pick me up or as a thank you for their help #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk RT @Louise_Brennan_: @physiotalk One which fosters genuine connections - supportive teams of colleaguues & friends who can confide in each other. One which walks the walk - join in on healthy initiatives, listens to staff & reaches out! #physiotalk |
| Action Potential @DNApolymers RT @Louise_Brennan_: @physiotalk One which fosters genuine connections - supportive teams of colleaguues & friends who can confide in each other. One which walks the walk - join in on healthy initiatives, listens to staff & reaches out! #physiotalk |
| Janet Thomas @JanetThomas47 @physiotalk Yes - I'm on the Well at Work team. This supports everything from physical activity to mental wellbeing, including the @nhsfife Healthy Harmonies choir! #physiotalk (no I'm not in it - you wouldn't want that!) |
| Nicola Lauchlan, MSc, MCSP, BSc(Hons) @NicolaLauchlan @physiotalk Policies don't always follow through into action, or are used in the wrong way. #physiotalk |
| Rafiki Art @Andrea_Selley @NicolaLauchlan @Louise_Brennan_ @physiotalk Absolutely #empathy. I love this Brene Brown empathy video https://t.co/UreGEIyuJV #physiotalk |
| Ian Tyrrell @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk We do, lots of short courses about resilience and emotional well being. Sign post staff to them but still a barrier in people applying to go on them! #physiotalk |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @physiotalk @Andrea_Selley #physiotalk I work in mental health-, I knew the signs, I teach resilience to people. The most important factor as others have said is understanding, support and external opportunities to talk openly about the difficulties. |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Q4: What do you think we can do outside of work to maintain our own positive mental health? #physiotalk |
| Odharnait Lambe @OdharnaitLambe @physiotalk Workplace Wellbeing Day 2019 is on April 12th. We will host a staff lunch with some staff bonding activities #physiotalk |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @OdharnaitLambe @physiotalk @Beaumont_Dublin Ooh I like this #physiotalk |
| Claire Campbell @ClaireC_PT @ClaireCraig_PT @physiotalk I think we are seen as highly motivated, positive, resilient, healthy. When things aren’t going well, physios can try to do more, faster, rather than holding up their hands and asking for help. I really value supervision for this. #physiotalk |
| Action Potential @DNApolymers RT @physiotalk: Promoting Positive Mental Health in Physiotherapists #physiotalk 1st April 20.30 BST https://t.co/9xD9MDAbmd https://t.co/tV6JFAzguc |
| Janet Thomas @JanetThomas47 @OdharnaitLambe @physiotalk @Beaumont_Dublin Now I like that idea! A bit like the 'Hug in a Mug' idea I've seen on Twitter but personalised? https://t.co/kRJoRhEsql #physiotalk |
 | Children's Muscle Team @Lancs_Hospitals RT @Louise_Brennan_: @physiotalk One which fosters genuine connections - supportive teams of colleaguues & friends who can confide in each other. One which walks the walk - join in on healthy initiatives, listens to staff & reaches out! #physiotalk |
| Louise Brennan, PhD @Louise_Brennan_ @OdharnaitLambe @physiotalk @Beaumont_Dublin Oh now that's a great initiative! Something personal and thoughtful, I like it! :-) #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk RT @caldwell_pt: @NicolaLauchlan @Louise_Brennan_ @physiotalk I think all/most healthcare workers have this at the heart of patient care, in second place is our colleague and often third place is ourselves #physiotalk |
| Helen Caldwell @caldwell_pt @physiotalk Talk with friends/families, eat well, exercise, fresh air. Stop checking work emails in non-work time!! #physiotalk |
| Dr Angie Logan (She/Her) @logan_angie @physiotalk We have a very supportive wellbeing at work team. I’m working with them to set up a menopause group at my local hospital. Opportunity to come together & support one another. Lots of visible & invisible symptoms that can affect mental health #physiotalk |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @physiotalk #physiotalk nhsggc has healthy working lives which has a lot of opportunities to participate in everything from exercise to mindfulness |
| physiotalk @physiotalk @JanetThomas47 @OdharnaitLambe @Beaumont_Dublin Although I suppose a healthy option might also be a good idea:) #physiotalk |
| Ian Tyrrell @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk Lots! Leaving work at work. Talking, exercising, enjoying the simple things. Making time for you, and not focusing on others. I’ve seen a really good end of shift checklist that I want to get hold of to encourage staff to switch off. #physiotalk |
| Nicola Lauchlan, MSc, MCSP, BSc(Hons) @NicolaLauchlan @physiotalk Talk, laugh, eat well, sleep well, exercise, have fun, leave work at the office door and most of all remind ourselves we are marvellous individuals doing a difficult job to the best of our ability #physiotalk |
| Claire Campbell @ClaireC_PT @logan_angie @physiotalk What a wonderful thing to have at work!! #physiotalk |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @physiotalk #physiotalk also dont forget the csp - stewards and health and safety reps can be supportive if policies are being poorly applied- but often we don't find out until way down the line |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @NicolaLauchlan @physiotalk #physiotalk nicely put |
| Natalie Patterson @PhysioNatalie @physiotalk Have hobbies away from physio, discuss difficult days with loved ones. My husband has let me cry on him over patients and my mum has let me moan and gloat about other situations. I think making time for yourself without distractions is essential. #physiotalk |
| Louise Brennan, PhD @Louise_Brennan_ @physiotalk we have a staff exercise scheme, staff choir, mindfulness group....we also have flexible work hours which facilitate doing these activities! #physiotalk |
| Rafiki Art @Andrea_Selley Make time for enjoyable things. Dont be over busy. Learn to say no sometimes. #physiotalk |
| Chris Martey @ChrisMartey @physiotalk An environment where positive #MentalHealth is a culture, not just a token gesture. Heard of "well-being Wednesdays" before, celebrated with cake... 🤔; good to raise awareness but not sure this offers enough substance IMO. #PhysioTalk |
| Aideen Larmer @AideenLarmer @physiotalk It's very easy for a day to downward spiral if you're not in a state of good mental resilience. We have to be able to filter, self-reflect and adjust how we give messages to patients which is so hard to do if you're not in a good mental state #physiotalk |
| Dr Angie Logan (She/Her) @logan_angie @physiotalk Leaving work on time & not writing notes in your own time (I’m working on this!), exercise, healthy eating, time for self care (tricky in the last few months of my PhD 😂) #physiotalk |
| Claire Campbell @ClaireC_PT @OdharnaitLambe @physiotalk @Beaumont_Dublin I’ve seen the mug and going to edit this tag for my own team #physiotalk https://t.co/4rMTqik0O7 |
| physiotalk @physiotalk @Andrea_Selley @NicolaLauchlan @Louise_Brennan_ Will have a look at that later. Thank you! #physiotalk |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @physiotalk #physiotalk see friends, go out and don't feel guilty about it! Laugh, exercise, dance! |
| Odharnait Lambe @OdharnaitLambe @physiotalk Talk to friends/family on phone or face to face. Listen to others. Reduce screen time. Exercise. Eat well. Sleep well. Learn to recognise when ‘me’ time is needed and how to use the word ‘no’ (or not right now) #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk @OdharnaitLambe Is this an Irish initiative - or wider? Can only see this https://t.co/mLrz6oflpP #physiotalk |
| Aideen Larmer @AideenLarmer @physiotalk Q1 in a nutshell #physiotalk https://t.co/XlH0oYg7Gp |
| Action Potential @DNApolymers @physiotalk Don’t be afraid to smile & say hello to strangers u cross paths with, join networking, social or special interest community groups that meet on a regular basis which lets u help others #Physiotalk |
| Janet Thomas @JanetThomas47 @ClaireCraig_PT @physiotalk Well, you really wouldn't want to see me dancing, But you are great! #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk RT @AideenPhysio: @physiotalk Q1 in a nutshell #physiotalk https://t.co/XlH0oYg7Gp |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @JanetThomas47 @physiotalk #physiotalk thank you!! I dance for work and for fun - and I would love to see you dance- if you want a breakout session sometime I'm there!! |
| Action Potential @DNApolymers RT @NicolaLauchlan: @physiotalk Talk, laugh, eat well, sleep well, exercise, have fun, leave work at the office door and most of all remind ourselves we are marvellous individuals doing a difficult job to the best of our ability #physiotalk |
| Louise Brennan, PhD @Louise_Brennan_ @logan_angie @physiotalk all good tips - I'm doing a PhD too and my three rules are get good sleep, eat well and exercise plenty, if you're doing that much you can't go too far wrong! #physiotalk |
| Janet Thomas @JanetThomas47 @ClaireCraig_PT @physiotalk It always looks fabulous and I'd love to try, but with no one watching :) #physiotalk |
 | Natasha Hinwood @NatashaHinwood @physiotalk I also feel like if we can't individually, on a personal level, be proactive about addressing stress and mental health issues, how can we really (a) understand how hard it is for our own patients and (b) teach patients to self-advocate and do the same? #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Great suggestions from everyone, and of course it’s important to find what works for YOU – some general tips from @ThinkactionUK available here: https://t.co/7MsqvD40Qw #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk RT @Andrea_Selley: Make time for enjoyable things. Dont be over busy. Learn to say no sometimes. #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Final question coming up now.. #physiotalk |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @OdharnaitLambe @physiotalk #physiotalk learning to say no I think is key at work as well.i now recognise my own limitations& set my boundaries much better than I used too. I still work late etc, but it's on my own terms- no one tells me too and if I'm having a bad day I take my breaks &leave on time! |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Q5: How can we support the mental health of our colleagues? And how do we identify if someone needs a bit of support? #physiotalk |
| Janet Thomas @JanetThomas47 @physiotalk I go walking with a group of friends - I really miss it if theres a week I can't go! Exercise and chat that isn't work related! #physiotalk |
| Dr Angie Logan (She/Her) @logan_angie @Louise_Brennan_ @physiotalk That’s pretty much my life: eat, sleep, gym, NHS job, thesis, repeat!😂 #physiotalk #PhDlife |
| Claire Campbell @ClaireC_PT @AideenPhysio @physiotalk I find 3 intentional breaths can reset my ‘downward spiral’ before I move on with the rest of my day. #physiotalk |
| Janet Thomas @JanetThomas47 RT @physiotalk: Q5: Q5: How can we support the mental health of our colleagues? And how do we identify if someone needs a bit of support? #physiotalk |
| Ian Tyrrell @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk Asking the difficult question, seeing the non-verbal clues, knowing when someone is having a bad day/week/month. Being approachable, confidential and non judgemental. Not professing you know the answers but listening. #physiotalk |
| Rafiki Art @Andrea_Selley RT @IanTyrrell5: @physiotalk Asking the difficult question, seeing the non-verbal clues, knowing when someone is having a bad day/week/month. Being approachable, confidential and non judgemental. Not professing you know the answers but listening. #physiotalk |
| Dr Angie Logan (She/Her) @logan_angie @JanetThomas47 @OdharnaitLambe @physiotalk @Beaumont_Dublin I did one for a colleague recently who said she really appreciated it as she was having a tough week. Small gestures can have a big impact #Physiotalk |
| Helen Caldwell @caldwell_pt @physiotalk People display difficulty with mental health in different ways e.g withdrawn, mega stressed, anxious. I think it’s important to get to know the people you work with & ask them what their signs are and tell people what your signs are so we can look out for each other #physiotalk |
 | Ieuan Ellis 🇺🇦 🎓🏃🏴 🌍 💙 @Prof_IeuanEllis Just back from a 60 minute run... physically tired, mentally chilled #physiotalk https://t.co/eH4xGP81Ur |
| Rafiki Art @Andrea_Selley @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk I think listening is key #physiotalk |
| Odharnait Lambe @OdharnaitLambe @physiotalk Yes it’s an Irish initiative at National level #physiotalk |
| Louise Brennan, PhD @Louise_Brennan_ @logan_angie @physiotalk Best of luck in the final few months! :-) #physiotalk |
| Aideen Larmer @AideenLarmer @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk What did they say? #physiotalk |
| Ian Tyrrell @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk Personally I’ve read some books, trying to understand the brain, pschology and mental health. This has helped me in difficult situations, with both staff and patients. I say difficult that not the right word, but it’s helped me listen and explore problems better. #physiotalk |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk #physiotalk pretty spot on. Just being approachable and open to chat when needed. A cuppa often helps too |
| Dr Angie Logan (She/Her) @logan_angie @Louise_Brennan_ @physiotalk Thank you. Good luck to you too #PhD #physiotalk |
| Action Potential @DNApolymers @physiotalk we should listen without making judgements & concentrate on their needs in that moment, never dismiss their feeling rather acknowledge how the symptoms are making them feel so & remind their existence #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk @IanTyrrell5 That's interesting. Your openess to learning how to help in difficult situations says a lot. #physiotalk |
| Rafiki Art @Andrea_Selley I'm hoping that being prepared to be open myself helps others #physiotalk |
| Aideen Larmer @AideenLarmer 👇🏻👇🏻 #physiotalk https://t.co/TyuAryWiLj |
| Ian Tyrrell @IanTyrrell5 @AideenPhysio @physiotalk Lots of stuff, not really for twitter, but it grounded me. I had developed my own coping mechanisms, and I needed to try and help people try and de-brief. Still not got the right mix in my mind, but trying. #physiotalk |
| Louise Brennan, PhD @Louise_Brennan_ @physiotalk Ideally, we should get to know our colleagues well from day one - so you know what they're like on a good/bad day, when they're acting unusual, and both of you feel more comfortable to talk about personal issues #physiotalk |
| Nicola Lauchlan, MSc, MCSP, BSc(Hons) @NicolaLauchlan @physiotalk Be kind. Always. It's as simple sometimes as that #physiotalk |
 | Rachael Collins @CardRespMatron RT @IanTyrrell5: @physiotalk I think we need to be more open about how situations make us feel. Opening up is difficult. Working in acute medicine you see sick people and terribly sad stories, it’s important to discuss how this makes you feel to prevent long term effects. #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk RT @AideenPhysio: 👇🏻👇🏻 #physiotalk https://t.co/TyuAryWiLj |
| Chris Martey @ChrisMartey Just a thought, is the delivery of "constructive criticism" always tactful in the workplace? 'Tact allows us to be honest, while respecting a person's feelings' Great piece here on this 👇 #PhysioTalk #MentalHealth https://t.co/GKQ6Ojjtgq https://t.co/KS07IJ8awC |
| physiotalk @physiotalk @Andrea_Selley Yes it will help others. Openess always helps others. Its helped others tonight on this chat for starters #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Excellent stuff everyone, but sadly that’s the hour up – thank you all for a fantastic #physiotalk! |
 | Stace @QueenbeeStacey RT @physiotalk: Q3: Q3: In your opinion, what does a workplace which supports positive mental health look like? What features are key? #physiotalk |
| Rafiki Art @Andrea_Selley RT @NicolaLauchlan: @physiotalk Be kind. Always. It's as simple sometimes as that #physiotalk |
| Stace @QueenbeeStacey RT @physiotalk: Q4: Q4: What do you think we can do outside of work to maintain our own positive mental health? #physiotalk |
| Stace @QueenbeeStacey RT @physiotalk: Q5: Q5: How can we support the mental health of our colleagues? And how do we identify if someone needs a bit of support? #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Please continue to talk here, we’ll collect and share the transcript later tonight #physiotalk |
| Stace @QueenbeeStacey RT @physiotalk: Q1: Q1: Why do you think supporting positive mental health is important in physiotherapy staff? #physiotalk |
| Stace @QueenbeeStacey RT @physiotalk: Q2: Q2: What are the barriers or challenges to positive mental health in physiotherapy staff? #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk RT @NicolaLauchlan: @physiotalk Be kind. Always. It's as simple sometimes as that #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Most importantly, please continue these conversations offline too – share your thoughts with colleagues, ask their opinions, and let’s keep this dialogue going #physiotalk |
| Action Potential @DNApolymers RT @NicolaLauchlan: @physiotalk Be kind. Always. It's as simple sometimes as that #physiotalk |
| Helen Caldwell @caldwell_pt @physiotalk Thanks for the chat #physiotalk have lovely evenings everyone :) |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Our next #physiotalk is in two weeks with @KatiePwork @RtHphysio @HeneghanNicola https://t.co/IhM4zPApxc |
| Dr Angie Logan (She/Her) @logan_angie RT @physiotalk: Our next #physiotalk is in two weeks with @KatiePwork @RtHphysio @HeneghanNicola https://t.co/IhM4zPApxc |
| Ian Tyrrell @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk I think I’ve grown to consider this more. I’m more aware of the psychological impact on physical health and all the ways in between. However whilst doing my prescribing I’ve found the people I struggle with most are MH pets, because I feel I don’t know enough. #physiotalk |
| Janet Thomas @JanetThomas47 RT @physiotalk: Our next #physiotalk is in two weeks with @KatiePwork @RtHphysio @HeneghanNicola https://t.co/IhM4zPApxc |
 | Dawn Scull 💙🕷🇪🇺🌻🇺🇦 (she/her) @DawnScull RT @IanTyrrell5: @physiotalk I think we need to be more open about how situations make us feel. Opening up is difficult. Working in acute medicine you see sick people and terribly sad stories, it’s important to discuss how this makes you feel to prevent long term effects. #physiotalk |
| Odharnait Lambe @OdharnaitLambe @physiotalk We also have a ‘Friday party’ in each office (Resp, Neuro, OPD) where a rota is done so each week someone brings in treats and the last 10-15 mins of Friday lunch is spent playing music, chatting, laughing, eating 🍬 #fridayfeeling #physiotalk |
| Claire Campbell @ClaireC_PT @physiotalk I found the book The Resilient Practitioner by Trotter-Mathison and Skovholt really helpful in understanding the psychological and emotional impact of serving others. That helped me to prioritise looking after myself. #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk RT @ClaireC_PT: @physiotalk I found the book The Resilient Practitioner by Trotter-Mathison and Skovholt really helpful in understanding the psychological and emotional impact of serving others. That helped me to prioritise looking after myself. #physiotalk |
| Ian Tyrrell @IanTyrrell5 @Louise_Brennan_ @physiotalk I often state at the start of every rotation, I’m not a mind reader and I’m a rubbish bloke at reading signals, if you wanna chat come find me about anything, work or non work related. If I don’t know I can’t help! It gets a few laughs but usually works. #physiotalk |
 | Eily @eilymcc @physiotalk Eilís from Ireland but in Melbourne, on my usual spot on the train to work 🚂🚂🚂 Good morning! 👋 #physiotalk |
| Eily @eilymcc @physiotalk Oh no! 🤔 Just checked in and remembered that the clocks have changed in the UK... I missed out, feel like I slept in 😴😂- will catch up today 😂⏰ #physiotalk |
| Louise Brennan, PhD @Louise_Brennan_ @IanTyrrell5 @physiotalk aw I like that! Simple and effective to show you're open & approachable 👍👍👍 #physiotalk |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @eilymcc @physiotalk Oh no! Sorry you missed it! #physiotalk |
| Claire Campbell @ClaireC_PT @Andrea_Selley @physiotalk The Joy of Burnout https://t.co/phg4nhiuSV was recommended by a colleague who experienced burnout #physiotalk |
| physiotalk @physiotalk Whoops forgot the #Physiotalk hashtag in that comment https://t.co/zRmvlNcsmH |
| Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT @ClaireC_PT @physiotalk Agreed- thank you #physiotalk |
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