Sound Optometry: Episode 46 - Burnout in Optometry: Causes, challenges and solutions
CPD Ref: C-111350
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Domains: Professionalism, Leadership & Accountability
In this episode, Michelle welcomes Neil Retallic, an optometrist and mental welfare researcher who explains why stress and burnout are so prevalent in our profession. We also hear from Dr Nicholas Taylor, consultant psychiatrist, about early interventions to prevent long-term mental health issues.
Topics: Stress, Anxiety, Burnout, Wellbeing, Mental health, Compassion fatigue, Cognitive behavioural therapy.