What socks are YOU wearing today?
Today is CrazySocks4Docsday, to raise awareness of mental health in healthcare professionals – something that’s always important but particularly so during a global pandemic where doctors and nurses are run off their feet.
Here are some of the finer examples of fancy foot-frippery you all have been toting this morning (and for more check out #crazysocks4docs on Twitter):
There are things I am crazy about. I do like socks and I’m crazy about these! It’s #CrazySocks4Docs today and we need to reach out to each other. In a ❤️beat! Be kind. Act with compassion. Embrace ourselves. Together. pic.twitter.com/G9o7bCjM7S
— Jean-Frederic Levesque (@jfredlevesque) June 4, 2020
Intern, HMO, registrar, consultant or even CMO – we are all ‘docs in socks’ – need to care for ourselves and our own so we can best care for others! #CrazySocks4Docs @Bendigo_health pic.twitter.com/pQrA1EK9vr
— Casey Nottage (@DrCaseyN) June 5, 2020
Please look after yourselves and each other. It's OK not to be OK. #CrazySocks4Docs pic.twitter.com/KmSXUYKAG3
— AMASAPresident (@AMASAPresident) June 4, 2020
It's #CrazySocks4Docs Day! According to the National Mental Health Survey of Doctors and Medical Students, young doctors, like Yas, Nick and Mike (pictured) are especially vulnerable to mental health problems.
Don't forget to check in with a doctor mate or colleague today. pic.twitter.com/jCSjkVbppG
— The Royal Melbourne Hospital (@TheRMH) June 5, 2020
I'm supporting #CrazySocks4Docs Day today. @acemonline pic.twitter.com/eSO9KeUBBb
— Andrea Johnston (AJ) she/her (@andeejohnston) June 4, 2020
Hampstead in the draw with their crazy socks to win best group picture. Skeleton leading the individual prize draw 🧦#CrazySocks4Docs pic.twitter.com/mybT8lx6Tt
— SASMOA (@sasmoa4doctors) June 4, 2020
Today when we share our crazy socks, lets 'walk the talk' too. Socks alone can't transform, but action can. Caring for ourselves and one another, reducing stigma, sharing our vulnerabilities and advocating for mental health and wellbeing is truly transformative! #crazysocks4docs pic.twitter.com/OKBariAZ3R
— Jo cole (@jocole76) June 4, 2020
Family has joined the conversation and we are talking about mental health and making safe spaces #CrazySocks4Docs pic.twitter.com/grGpurXcaf
— Dr Kerrie Aust 💉😷🦮🌏 (@kerrie_aust) June 4, 2020
#CrazySocks4Docs it’s ok not to be ok ..actions need to follow words. Until the system we are part of has a culture of compassion not control, hearing not defending, empathising not judging, accountability & not just blame..lots more doctors ( & other HCW’s) won’t be ok. pic.twitter.com/UyBSvcMUpV
— Ruth Holmes (@ruthiejholmes) June 5, 2020
Here's my effort for #CrazySocks4Docs today. @gdtoogood got the idea after he turned up for work one day wearing odd coloured socks. His hospital colleagues whispered about his ‘failure’ to wearing matching socks. He started this initiative to make it ok for a doctor to not be ok pic.twitter.com/igZtRtZMuN
— Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) President (@RACGPPresident) June 4, 2020
It's @crazysocks4Docs Day! Doctors will be wearing their wildest socks to raise awareness for our health workers' mental health.
It's ok to not be ok so reach out to your loved ones when you need it and get those ankle freezers on to show off your crazy socks! #CrazySocks4Docs pic.twitter.com/lVK8sExR3K— CEIH_SA (@CEIH_SA) June 4, 2020
Wanda Stelmach, Divisional Director of Surgery, is getting ready for #CrazySocks4Docs Day this Friday! We are encouraging everyone to wear their craziest socks on Friday to help raise awareness of the mental health of doctors and health practitioners! #WeAreNorthern pic.twitter.com/M9mBtfJfcj
— Northern Health (@northernhealth_) June 3, 2020
ED team Bendigo in support of #CrazySocks4Docs pic.twitter.com/9i0kAS2b5J
— wolfgang merl (@wolmeau) June 4, 2020
Our Medical Director will be purring through today… @ClinpathPathLab's Dr Devika Thomas in support of #CrazySocks4Docs #Adelaide #pathology pic.twitter.com/93a8l5tJxV
— Charlie-Helen Robinson ©️🌸🌺🌼 (@charlierobinson) June 5, 2020
Join RACMA President Assoc Prof Alan Sandford AM and pull up your zaniest, colourful or odd socks for Crazy Socks for Docs Day tomorrow, 5 June. Raising awareness for the mental health of all doctors and health practitioners around the world #crazysocks4docs or #socks4docs pic.twitter.com/1E5vsMRhUx
— RACMA (@medManagerRACMA) June 4, 2020
At RBWH in Brisbane with CEO Metro North HHS – Shaun Drummond (and his cat!) #CrazySocks4Docs @RBWHFoundation @ama_media pic.twitter.com/HuMXt9EVHP
— Owen Ung (@UngOwen) June 4, 2020
#CrazySocks4Docs @RANZCP Rick and Morty socks. Healthy doctors make good doctors. Let’s spread the message. pic.twitter.com/xPJXZ6qAzg
— Michelle Atchison (@michelleatchi15) June 4, 2020
So great to be on the wards seeing a show of support for #CrazySocks4Docs from all staff. My usual relief & relaxation comes from travel & drawing. In lieu, this year I present Manhattan and pencil socks! pic.twitter.com/TStR1I1Vx7
— Amelia Crabtree (@crabtree_amelia) June 5, 2020
My pledge today is to have the courage to put up my hand when I need help. @crazysocks4Docs @gdtoogood #CrazySocks4Docs @ranzcog pic.twitter.com/vSgyCx7Vpy
— RANZCOG President (@RANZCOG_Pres) June 4, 2020
It’s #crazysocks4docs day focussing on mental health issues for doctors. We remember friends lost and provide support in any way we can to help each other.
@SASMOA_ASMOFSA #RoyalAdelaideHospital pic.twitter.com/KD82DULvBz— Dr Mary-Ann Fox❄️ (@maffygirl) June 5, 2020
Look after yourself, your colleagues and friends. Reach out for help if you need it. Remembering those we’ve lost. #CrazySocks4Docs pic.twitter.com/gvU0jCKwdB
— Chief Health Officer, Victoria (@VictorianCHO) June 5, 2020
There’s still a long way to go to ensure safe working conditions for doctors but I’m glad the conversations I’ve been a part of recently are how to make this a reality. Hopefully we’re not too far away to making safe and respectful practice of medicine the norm. #CrazySocks4Docs pic.twitter.com/87TMzFzreb
— Sanjay Hettige (@DrSanjayHettige) June 5, 2020
Happy #crazysocks4docs day!
Let’s make medicine a safe and healthy career path for everyone. We need flexible rosters, reasonable work hours, and leaders who foster cultures of kindness & respect
We’re all in this together
💕👩🏾⚕️🧑🏽⚕️👩🏻⚕️🧑🏼⚕️🏥🩺💕@MdokSlhd @crazysocks4Docs pic.twitter.com/zZMrshTQYK— Dr Isabel Hanson (@IsabelJHanson) June 4, 2020
https://twitter.com/drpwh62/status/1268640289595351040?s=20
Got my (raft of) otters with me today for #CrazySocks4Docs day 🍩💜🧦🥰 pic.twitter.com/i1oCYqtWrx
— Jo Sinclair (@josinclanz) June 4, 2020
To all doctors struggling with mental illness:
You are not alone.
You are not weak.
The system is broken – it is not you. #CrazySocks4Docs pic.twitter.com/IoNzVi9euT— Dr Kimberly Humphrey 👩🏻⚕️🌱🐨 (She/her) (@drhumki) June 5, 2020
Really no other choice today for #CrazySocks4Docs and maybe set the benchmark for @MonashHealth Get on board everyone! pic.twitter.com/41ZHRmXnuL
— 💧SearlyB (@BrianSearle3412) June 4, 2020
#CrazySocks4Docs last year’s day was my final day at work before mat leave, this year my 11 month old is joining in with me @crazysocks4Docs pic.twitter.com/CkuzdZu8F3
— Jessica Jackson (née Abbott) (@JessJackson_1) June 5, 2020
#crazysocks4docs day: the only time it is appropriate to wear toe socks.
I started my day with yoga. Take time for self-care and do something relaxing for yourself today/tonight/ this weekend 🙌
Look after yourself ❤#medtwitter#MentalHealthAwareness#MedStudentTwitter pic.twitter.com/qZYr1PYeNi
— Ricky Khang Duy Le (@RickyLeAU) June 4, 2020
