Back to all News The Huddle with Mr. Aman Coonar: A surgeon’s perspective on mental health
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As one of the leading surgical consultants, Mr Coonar regularly manages high pressure, life and death situations. He worked helping casualties from the London bombings, pioneered lung surgery techniques, lead teams through intense life-saving operations with his unfaltering dedication to patients.
All of these experiences no doubt required resilience, a clear head under pressure and the ability to thrive in the highest intensity moments – together with managing extreme emotions – of both himself and his team – when things don’t go to plan.
You Okay, Doc? had the privilege to host the esteemed surgeon and head of the globally renowned thoracic unit at Royal Papworth Hospital, Mr Aman Coonar, in conversation with psychotherapist, Chris Cherry.
Mr. Coonar shared his advice for doctors – and others in high-pressure industries – about how he takes care of his own emotional and mental health – in the hope of inspiring and motivating others. Mr Coonar has always held a great passion for mental health – having a degree in psychology and being a huge advocate for developing team and personal resilience in the medical world
