Published in BMJ Open, Hayes’ research aims to measure levels of psychological distress, psychological well-being and self-stigma in hospital doctors in Ireland. Mean hours per week were in excess of European Working Time Directive’s requirements. The results showed over half reported positive subjective well-being and over a third reported psychological distress. Severe/extremely severe symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress were evident in 7.2%, 6.1% and 9.5% of participants, respectively. The prevalence of self-stigma among physicians is likely to be a barrier to accessing care. Compared to consultants, levels of well-being were significantly lower and signs of distress were higher. These findings have implications for the design of support services for doctors, for discussions on quality of patient care and for future research.