Parenting hacks from an ER doctor: triaging your life

Dr Darria playing outside with bubbles with her daughter and son.

In today's fast-paced world, we can easily get burned out. Our productivity, our morale, as well as our family, professional and social life get affected. It is critical to prioritize our mental health ...yeah, but it's easier said than done, especially if you are a working parent or caregiver.

For Mental Health Awareness Month 2023, we interviewed the renowned Darria Long Gillespie Emergency Physician, and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee School of Medicine on this topic.

Like an ER, parenthood is a series of funny smells and code reds. And just like an ER, the rapid-fire demands can burn you out. In this video, Dr. Darria Long talks tips from her work to prevent burnout at home.

To get more tips and information related to burnout specifically tailored to moms and parents, checkout the full livestream

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Dr Darria playing outside with bubbles with her daughter and son.

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