You Okay, Doc?
A UK registered charity. Founded by Doctors, for Doctors. Supported by Psychotherapists and Business Professionals.
Pastest x You Okay, Doc? Partnership
We have partnered with the mental health charity You Okay, Doc? in an industry first initiative to support the healthcare community.
Their goal is to enable doctors & nurses to seek support, speak freely about mental health and be equipped to manage the inevitable occupational pressures faced.
Dr. Daniel Gearon, You Okay, Doc? Founder and CEO
Daniel is the founder and CEO of You Okay, Doc? and surgical trainee in the East of England. He has recently completed his Masters with the prestigious Cambridge University Judge Business School in Entrepreneurship. Prior to medicine Daniel was a decorated NCAA tennis collegiate student athlete in North America where he was also awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a Minor in PR and Advertising.
Daniel's cousin Liz died by suicide in 2016. She had been an anaesthetist at King's College London.
Following Liz's death, Daniel created the charity, You Okay, Doc? to provide doctors with a safe space to talk about their mental health.
How You Okay, Doc Makes A Difference
Community Activation
40 doctor ambassadors across the UK who help integrate our services into trusts to support every doctor and nurse.
Educational Resources - they deliver evidence-based tools that empower doctors' and nurses' mental health, including via their YOD Podcast and webinars.
Support Services
Including (i) The Huddle - their therapist-led peer support groups and (ii) their 24/7 confidential text support in partnership with SHOUT UK exclusively for doctors and nurses.
To date, they have supported over 3,000 doctors!
Educational Resources
They deliver evidence-based tools that empower doctors' and nurses' mental health, including via their YOD Podcast and webinars.
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The Sizer Gala
Pastest has been the headline sponsor for the You Okay, Doc? The Sizer Gala in both 2023 and 2024, an event dedicated to raising awareness and funds to highlight the importance of mental health in the healthcare sector. The 2024 Gala, hosted by the inspirational leader and explorer Manley Hopkinson, honoured the memory of the esteemed Dr. Liz Sizer, a consultant anaesthetist who tragically died by suicide. The event successfully raised an impressive £35,000 to support this vital cause. We are proud to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the You Okay, Doc? community and stand by their vision for a brighter, healthier future!
The Liz Sizer Award
The Liz Sizer Award, presented by You Okay, Doc?, recognised an individual who demonstrated exceptional dedication to the charity’s work by championing change, promoting well-being, and reframing the conversation around mental health.
While celebrating a leading healthcare professional, the Liz Sizer Award also honours the memory of a much-beloved mother, daughter, sister, cousin, friend, and colleague, Dr. Liz Sizer, a consultant anaesthetist who tragically died by suicide.
Applications were open to anyone working in or studying healthcare, and the charity sought candidates who reflected its core mission as well as some of Liz’s most cherished characteristics. Read more about the winner below!
