The murder of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and many others has contributed to the growing success of the
continuing Black Lives Matter movement. The ongoing battles of the Black community and allies, requires action
from wider society to make substantial progress. We must all play our part to bring about the systemic change
that needs to happen. With that in mind, we have compiled a list of resources that we hope will offer useful
information on Black Minds Matter.
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Talking about mental health is difficult, particularly in BAME communities. On the 28th of July, Medics4Medics provided a space for people to share their mental health experiences…
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Medical students have two main options in seeking student support. These are UCL psychological support services and medical student support. You may know about these in…
Myth Buster
“Once I’m a doctor, if I have a mental health condition, the GMC will automatically put me in their fitness to practise procedures.”
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The GMC says:
The GMC is only interested when a doctor’s mental illness puts patients at risk. The vast majority of doctors with mental health conditions are not a risk to patients. If a doctor understands their condition and seeks appropriate support, the GMC does not get involved. The GMC never removes doctors from the register solely because they have a mental health condition.
