Caring for Caregivers with Destiny Johnson
Everyone in the medical profession witness patients at the worse time in their lives and sometimes their final moments which can lead to mental health issues and burn out. Destiny Johnson works as a Licensed Practical Nurse but after being assaulted by a patient and being told to just deal with it created Forward Frontline an organization dedicated to providing mental health resources to frontline workers. On this episode join us for a deep conversation about improvements that need to be made in the health care system, her work in pageants as Miss Personality Alberta, the difficult balance that' s required to help members of the Indigenous community while respecting cultural practices and more. To support Forward Frontline and follow along on Destiny's journey click the links below.
https://www.forwardfrontline.ca
https://instagram.com/destinyjohnston.official
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Until next time Keep Calm and Roll on.
Destiny Johnston
Licensed Practical Nurse
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse and the founder of Forward Frontline, an advocacy initiative launched in 2023 to spark open conversations around mental health in Frontline and healthcare work. After personally facing the realities of PTSD, burnout, and depression as a result of my career in healthcare, I recognized a critical gap in resources available to those who serve in their communities. Determined to be a part of the solution, I began partnering with organizations and institutions to raise awareness, provide education, and connect Frontline workers with the mental health resources and support that they deserve. Through my work I continue to champion resilience, open the conversation to help end the stigma, and create spaces where Frontline professionals are allowed to be heard and supported in their mental health.