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What patients really care about is the impact of illness on their wellbeing, and their ability to play an active role in society. So how can the patient experience be measured? This article gives an overview, making reference to eye health where possible.

Podcast: Ruth Bennett, Deputy Lead Assessor on the Scheme for Registration, talks to Dave Burke, Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and optometrist Neil Constantine-Smith, about the rising number of young people suffering from anxiety.

Kathy Oxtoby looks at why practitioners experience physical discomfort and what steps they can take to help themselves.

Optometrists talk to patients about eye health every day, and have an important role to play in health promotion and public health.

Podcast: Ruth Bennett, Deputy Lead Assessor on the Scheme for Registration, Dave Burke, Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and Neil Constantine-Smith, an optometrist with over 30 years experience, answer questions from supervisors and trainees on the Scheme for Registration.

Personal resilience is a positive trait that has become an often misunderstood and misused term. Kathy Oxtoby looks at the issues for eye care practitioners.

Mental Health Counsellor David Beeney looks at how you can assess your own mental health and improve your levels of personal resilience during challenging times, as well as spotting the signs that a colleague maybe suffering with poor mental health.

It is not mere sentiment, says Rima Evans – compassion is a behaviour that can bring about significant improvements in treatment, optometrist wellbeing and business outcomes.

Podcast: In the first of a series of 'takeover' episodes, Dr Parth Shah MCOptom talks to Kush Mandavia MCOptom about how to take care of our own wellbeing.

Chronic job-related stress and mental health issues are an increasing concern among optometrists. Sophie Goodchild explores the prevalence of burnout, how to spot symptoms and the support available.

Optometrist Dr Jasleen Jolly explores the psychology of sight loss, from patient support to how it impacts careers, wellbeing, and daily life.

As the days get shorter, many people feel sluggish and overly tired. This is especially the case for optometrists who often work in dimly lit rooms. Here, Sophie Goodchild explores simple strategies to boost energy, motivation and productivity during the dark winter months.

We highlight some key resources you can use to help manage and prioritise your mental health needs.

Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College, on how optometrists should attend to their health and mental wellbeing.

Advice on how to look after your mental health during the pre-registration period.

The COVID-19 pandemic means optometrists are facing extremely stressful situations. Kathy Oxtoby explores the range of services available in different settings to support mental welfare.

We have a number of videos, podcasts, webinars and journal articles you can access to support your wellbeing.

With the Paralympics underway in Tokyo, Kathy Oxtoby reports on how patients with low vision can enjoy exercise and sport, and the benefits that go beyond keeping limber.

A range of resources to help you manage your own mental health and support others who may be struggling.

As we leave summer behind and head towards winter, growing demands on the NHS will no doubt fill news headlines.

If you feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it is important to get support now.

Compassion fatigue has peaked during the pandemic. Becky McCall asks how we recognise the signs and how we can all act to stop its spread.

This online CPD course helps you improve your knowledge and skills in managing public health issues that affect your patients: dementia, falls and depression.

Helen Gilbert asks what are the signs of depression you should look for among those with low vision and how optometrists can help them