Michael Myers discusses doctors' well-being
Michael Myers discusses doctors' well-being
Two doctors standing in scrubs with stethoscope around their necks

Michael Myers discusses doctors' well-being

Wednesday, 11 Feb 2026
Georgie Haysom, General Manager of Research Education and Advocacy at Avant, sat down with Michael Myers, a professor of clinical psychiatry from the SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn New York. Professor Myers is a doctor's doctor, a treating practitioner and a specialist in doctor’s health. He is also an acclaimed author, speaker and advocate for health and well-being. In this series of five podcasts we discuss with Michael the issues surrounding burnout and stress, and he offers some great advice on how to look after yourself throughout your career.

Michael Myers discusses: Well-being and burnout

Michael Myers discusses: Mental illness and medicine

Michael Myers discusses: When you are concerned for a colleague

Michael Myers discusses: Well-being for trainees

Michael Myers discusses: Stress and the complaint process