Friday 7 June was Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day. This initiative was introduced to help raise awareness of the mental health of medical practitioners globally. Health practitioners are often thought to be “above” mental health issues, this is a stigma OccPhyz wants to join in breaking. See below excerpt for the origin of this initiative, taken from the Australian Medical Association.
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You can join the discussion online with #CrazySocks4Docs .
Dr Toogood was awarded the 2019 AMA President’s Award at National Conference in May in recognition of his contribution to the medical profession. “Dr Toogood is a most worthy recipient on the basis of his demonstrated commitment to, and advocacy for, doctors’ health,” AMA President Dr Tony Bartone said. (AMA, June 2016).
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