Dr Suresh Khirwadkar

In this episode I discuss 5 free websites that are available to Australians for mental health support. Check them out!

Head to Health (https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/)
eCouch (https://ecouch.com.au/)
MyCompass (https://www.mycompass.org.au/)
Mindspot (https://mindspot.org.au/)
Moodgym (https://moodgym.com.au/)

They are all excellent, and some are geared more towards some conditions so do check them out and try them out for yourself. 

Many people need mental health support, and it's always great to be able to access services for free, especially for those on low incomes or those who are struggling financially.

If you are struggling with your mental health, do make sure you see your local GP to talk about things, get help and support, or even just a shoulder to cry on.

Patients in Brisbane can check out my website and book to see me if they are struggling at all. https://drsuresh.com.au

#mentalhealth #freesupport #freehealthcare #DrSuresh

5 free websites (Australia) where you can get mental health support

Some really basic, simple breathing exercises that you can do if you are feeling stressed, anxious or a little down.

Very straightforward and easy to do, and there's plenty of apps you can get to help you out. Here I use the 'breathe' app, but others are available.

I simply do a 1-minute exercise here, breathing in and out for about 3 seconds each time. 

Repeat at least 3 times a day.

Start low, maybe 1 minute, 3 seconds each time, and work up as you feel able, aiming to get to maybe 5 minutes duration with at least 5 seconds on each breath in and out.

You will find it is very relaxing and settling, and will help to ground you if you are feeling stressed, and is such a simple exercise to do to make you feel better.

Be sure to like and subscribe, and let me know in the comments below if it helped you, or if you have any exercises you do to make you less stressed.

https://drsuresh.com.au

#breathe #stress #breathingexercises #mentalhealth #drsuresh

Simple breathing exercises for stress and anxiety

How to check yourself for melanoma and other skin cancers! Forget the ABCD approach. Don't spend hours. 30 seconds is enough!

Patients can view my website and book here https://drsuresh.com.au

Welcome to another video in my skin cancer playlist. In this video we cover the advice I give to my patients on how to check themselves for signs of skin cancer, including melanoma and even more dangerous skin cancers.

Who wants to spend hours checking their own skin? Nobody that's who. Not when you can spend about 30 seconds and get even better results!

There's absolutely no point spending hours checking your skin, what will happen is after once or twice you will stop bothering and then you aren't going to find a single thing if you aren't looking. If you spend about 30 seconds to a few minutes you can find almost every skin cancer going. 

You just have to be vigilant, and keep checking.

3 things to look for:
#1 Changes
#2 Not going away
#3 Looks out of place

If you follow these rules you are very unlikely to miss anything.

*Please note this does not mean you do not need to get your skin checked by a doctor! It is merely advice on how to do a self skin check in addition to seeing your doctor*

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**All health advice is general in nature and is not intended to be individualized health advice. Always see your personal doctor if you are concerned**

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How to check yourself for melanoma in 30 seconds

How to get a second opinion from another doctor. It's your right! 5 simple tips on seeking another doctor's advice.

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---------------Timestamps---------------
00:00 Intro
02:05 #1 Don't be afraid to ask for one
03:00 #2 Don't be afraid to tell the other Doctor
05:00 #3 Don't play doctors against each other
06:09 #4 The second opinion may be different
07:18 #5 The second opinion may be the same as the first


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Welcome to my latest video in my Honest Doctor series. In this video I'm discussing 5 simple tips for getting a second opinion from another doctor, and some very basic DOs and DON'Ts that may just save you a lot of headache and heartache.

Seeking a second opinion is a universal right in healthcare, and no doctor should ever stand in the way of that. The only exception is in an emergency when time is critical. However, just because it's your right to get a second opinion, it doesn't mean you can just do what you like and have no problems.

Doctors are human beings too, and if treated badly, may not be very happy with you.

So my simple list is:
1. Don't be afraid to ask for a second opinion
2. Tell the other doctor they are a second opinion
3. Don't play doctors off against each other
4. Be prepared for the second opinion to be different
5. Be prepared for it to be the same!

Sounds so obvious, but so easily forgotten.

If you follow these simple tips, getting a second opinion from another doctor will be a much easier process.

If you liked this video and want to watch more like it, check out my Honest Doctor playlist.
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5 simple tips on how to get a second opinion from another doctor

Let's look at the 'calm, safe space' relaxation therapy technique. The video is quite long, so do use the timestamps if you want to skip to the actual exercises at the end.

I go through the relaxation therapy, explain what it is and how it's done. Then I take you through an example from myself, and then finally the relaxation therapy itself where you can watch along.

Make sure you pause in the right areas so you can take time to think / say the answers if you need to have a little longer.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:49 What this exercise is good for
02:05 I explain the relaxation therapy process
03:40 How we build on the sensations, not just the visual imagery
04:30 Associating the feelings with a word
07:00 I do the exercise myself
12:20 Intro to you doing the exercise
13:10 You do the relaxation therapy yourself

Text for doing the exercise:

'I'd like you to think about some pace you have been or imagine being somewhere that feels very calm and safe. Maybe sitting on the beach, or going on holiday, or being with a loved one at their house. What image do you see? Describe what you can see in your mind.'

'As you think of that calm, safe place, what emotions are you experiencing? What sensations do you have in your body?'

'Focus on that sensation. What can you feel? What can you hear? What can you smell? What can you see? What can you feel?'

'Now I'd like you to associated all those feelings and emotions with a single word. The word can be anything, but something that reminds you of that calm, safe space.'

'Say the word out loud, and notice how you feel'

'Now you need to practice this 3 or 4 times a day until you are happy that you can say the word and feel all those positive, safe emotions and sensations in your body'.

Thanks for watching the video. I hope it's been helpful to you. Please like the video if it was, and subscribe for more content like this.

Take care all, and look after yourselves and those around you.

Visit my website for more information https://drsuresh.com.au

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Relaxation therapy for stress and anxiety - Calm, safe space

#mentalhealth #4simplesteps #improveyourlife

My latest video on mental health, and how you can really simply help yourself to maintain and improve your mental and emotional health.

Follow these 4 super easy steps and you will probably feel a whole lot better.

If you are struggling with your mental health, please do reach out to your local doctor, or friends and family. Or if you know someone who is struggling, sometimes just having a simple conversation with them can change a life.

Some great sources of free mental health  advice are:
https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
https://ecouch.com.au
https://www.mycompass.org.au/
https://moodgym.com.au/
https://mindspot.org.au/

How to improve your mental health - in 4 easy steps (4K)

This week on the honest doctor we are discussing whether doctors google things in front of their patient or not? Should they use the internet in consultations? Should they just know everything? Should they use textbooks instead of the internet?

We also discuss where doctors get information from.

Links to some good validated websites that doctors use that you can also use as patients:
https://patient.info
https://gpnotebook.com/homepage.cfm
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance
https://www.dermnetnz.org
https://www.dynamed.com
https://www.uptodate.com/home

See my previous video on what doctors think about their patients googling their symptoms.
https://youtu.be/VPvanYp_DiQ

Please comment below and let me know what you think about doctors using the internet during your consultations. As always hit that subscribe and bell button if you want to be notified of new content for my weekly videos.

#drgoogle #dodrsgoogle #itnernetinconsultations #internetortextbooks

Do doctors google?

Welcome to this instalment of the honest doctor. On this week's episode we discuss the changes to the cervical screening program, otherwise known as PAP smears in Australia. Your country may be different, so please check with your local guidelines and local doctor. Guidance discussed in this video does not override your local guidelines. 

Disclaimer : this is going to be relevant to Australia where I currently practice. Other countries may have similar guidelines, but please check with your local doctor

links: http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au/internet/screening/publishing.nsf/Content/cervical-screening-1

http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au/internet/screening/publishing.nsf/Content/healthcare-providers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=a22VIXp3cxc&feature=emb_logo

As always subscribe, like, and comment. 
#cervicalscreening #cst #papsmear

Cervical Screening (pap smears)

In today's episode of The Honest Doctor we are discussing skin checks for skin cancer. What are they? How are they done? Who can do them? How often should they be done? And how to prepare for them. 

Like, comment and subscribe for more content.

For further information check out some of these resources:
#selfchecks - https://dermnetnz.org/topics/self-skin-examination/
#skincancer - https://dermnetnz.org/topics/skin-cancer/
#skincheck - https://dermnetnz.org/topics/see-your-doctor-for-a-skin-check/
#dermatoscopy - https://dermnetnz.org/topics/dermoscopy/

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5 free websites (Australia) where you can get mental health support

Simple breathing exercises for stress and anxiety

How to check yourself for melanoma in 30 seconds

5 simple tips on how to get a second opinion from another doctor

Relaxation therapy for stress and anxiety - Calm, safe space

How to improve your mental health - in 4 easy steps (4K)

Do doctors google?

Cervical Screening (pap smears)

Skin Checks

Check out my YouTube channel

and subscribe for more videos

Copyright 2022 Dr Suresh Khirwadkar
Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed and can vary. Please speak to your Doctor about the most appropriate treatment for your medical conditions

The Meat Medic

Listen to my podcast here

5 free websites (Australia) where you can get mental health support

Simple breathing exercises for stress and anxiety

How to check yourself for melanoma in 30 seconds

5 simple tips on how to get a second opinion from another doctor

Relaxation therapy for stress and anxiety - Calm, safe space

How to improve your mental health - in 4 easy steps (4K)

Do doctors google?

Cervical Screening (pap smears)

Skin Checks

Check out my YouTube channel

and subscribe for more videos

Copyright 2022 Dr Suresh Khirwadkar Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed and can vary. Please speak to your Doctor about the most appropriate treatment for your medical conditions

Copyright 2022 Dr Suresh Khirwadkar
Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed and can vary. Please speak to your Doctor about the most appropriate treatment for your medical conditions