NHS Practitioner Health

04/09/2026

We’re proud to be the world's largest government funded mental health and addiction treatment service for health and care professionals. If you work in England or Scotland, and are unable to access confidential treatment from local services, register with us today: www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk

03/09/2026

"I recommend box breathing to lots of my patients because it is one of the most powerful evidence-based hacks that we have to take control of our stress response and our nervous system."

Practitioner Health Dr Helen Garr spoke to BBC Journalist George Sandeman on the importance of box breathing. Read the article here: bit.ly/4iKXkVX

Box breathing can prevent large increases in heart rate and other stress markers in the body among people facing high-pressure situations, a recent study found.

Discover more about it: https://bbc.in/4iDqA0J

03/09/2026

Practitioner Health Medical Director Dr Helen Garr was interviewed by Dr Lalith Wijedoru for File on 4 Investigates - Medical Emergency, a radio documentary on su***de in doctors. Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0030xgh

02/09/2026

This year's theme for is Lasting Memories and Building Hope. On the 17th of September, we will be launching the first online national memorial for health and care workers who have died by su***de, and an online space to share words of hope and reasons to stay with our colleagues who are struggling with their mental health. Help us to create a supportive community in healthcare by sharing a message of hope today: bit.ly/NSMD26

01/09/2026

Practitioner Health Medical Director Dr Helen Garr is featured in the BBC's latest article on box breathing - read the piece here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y5jqly153o

31/08/2026

The Wounded Healer Summit is an opportunity to meet and hear from fellow health and care professionals and leading voices within the workforce wellbeing space. Do you want to participate in the conversation about workforce wellbeing in healthcare at The Wounded Healer in 2027? Submit an abstract before 31/10/2026 and buy an early bird ticket today: bit.ly/WoundedHealer27

28/08/2026

Many health and care professionals struggle with the same mental health conditions that they support their patients with. Practitioner Health's therapists and clinicians have a deep understanding of the unique struggles that health and care professionals face, and are able to help them get well, and return to the job they love.

28/08/2026

We will be closed from tomorrow at 2pm, and will reopen at 8am on Tuesday 1st September. If you are in crisis, contact 111, 999, your GP, or attend your nearest A&E as soon as possible.

26/08/2026

This , help us to launch the first online Memorial Wall for health and care professionals who have died by su***de - a online space where our colleagues, friends, and loved ones can be honoured. Submit a tribute here: bit.ly/NSMD26

24/08/2026

Last year, Practitioner Health and Doctors in Distress gathered at Docklands Medical Centre in London to unveil a memorial plaque honouring health and care workers who have died by su***de. This year, help us to establish an online space to remember the colleagues, friends, and loved ones we have tragically lost. Submit a tribute here: bit.ly/NSMD26