549 mental health in medicine: what doctors don’t 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 aren’t 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: 👉🏽 why mental health issues show up so strongly in medicine 👉🏾 the signs colleagues should look out for 👉🏿 burnout, irritability, sick leave patterns & early intervention 👉🏻 APRA, impairment, and what actually triggers a notification 👉 how mental health impacts your income, shifts, and financial stability 👉🏼 the reality of family violence among healthcare workers 👉🏽 financial abuse, safety planning & navigating the legal system 👉🏾 the role of GPs, EAP, and finding proper support 👉🏿 resources available for doctors and healthcare workers Mental health and family violence support services: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/s/Mental-health-support-services-for-health-professionals.pdf Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.au To 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.