Dr. Jud Brewer
Dr. Jud Brewer
Habit Change Anxiety - Unwinding Anxiety: Revolutionizing Physician Wellness Through Apps
Habit Change Anxiety - Unwinding Anxiety: Revolutionizing Physician Wellness Through Apps
Habit Change Anxiety - Unwinding Anxiety: Revolutionizing Physician Wellness Through Apps
Saturday 8th February 2025
Dr. Jud Brewer discusses how an app-based mindfulness program reduces physician anxiety and burnout. Discover the surprising connection and practical solutions.
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Episode Overview
- Mindfulness techniques can significantly reduce anxiety and burnout symptoms.
- The Unwinding Anxiety app shows a 57% reduction in anxiety among physicians.
- Addressing anxiety may indirectly improve burnout symptoms like cynicism and emotional exhaustion.
- The RAIN method helps manage anxiety by recognising, accepting, investigating, and noting feelings.
- Small, mindful changes can lead to significant improvements in overall well-being.
It's not about eliminating anxiety altogether, but rather developing a different relationship with it.
Dr. Jud Brewer, a renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist, takes on the critical issue of physician burnout in this episode. With his background in researching how our brains form negative habits, Dr. Jud sheds light on the strong link between anxiety and burnout among physicians. The discussion revolves around a pilot study involving an app-based mindfulness training program called Unwinding Anxiety, designed specifically for busy doctors.
This app has shown remarkable results - a 57% reduction in anxiety and significant improvements in burnout symptoms like cynicism and emotional exhaustion. Dr. Jud explains the mechanics of the app, which employs mindfulness techniques like the RAIN method (Recognize, Accept, Investigate, and Note) to help users manage their anxiety effectively. The episode highlights the importance of addressing anxiety as a potential root cause of burnout, suggesting that tackling anxiety can indirectly alleviate burnout symptoms.
With engaging anecdotes and practical advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in mental health, especially those in high-stress professions. Tune in to understand how small, mindful changes can lead to significant improvements in well-being.