“I’m a doctor, I shouldn’t get sick” – Geoff’s experience of work stress and depression

Despite spending decades helping others get better, Geoff’s greatest challenge was taking care of himself.

Geoff Toogood had always liked helping people. It was one of the main reasons he decided to become a doctor.

On graduating from medical school, he landed his first job as a junior doctor at a hospital.

What Geoff didn’t know at the time was that his profession would have a significant impact on his own mental health. That he would become great at helping others, but would struggle to take care of himself.