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Prevention of physicians' suicide
Fatemeh Sheikhmoonesi1, Mehran Zarghami2
1Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute AND Department of Psychiatry, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
|July 24, 2014
Summary
Physician suicide rates are high, often linked to psychiatric disorders. Early detection and prevention programs, especially in high-risk specialties, are crucial for reducing physician suicides.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Physician suicide rates exceed those of the general population and other academics.
- A significant majority (85-90%) of suicide victims have a pre-existing psychiatric disorder.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical need for suicide prevention strategies within the medical community.
- To emphasize increasing physician awareness of suicidal ideation warning signs, including depression.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on physician suicide rates and risk factors.
- Identification of high-risk medical specialties.
Main Results:
- Certain specialties like psychiatry, anesthesiology, and dentistry show elevated risks for physician suicide.
- Educational programs are needed to improve recognition of suicidal warning signs.
Conclusions:
- Suicide prevention is paramount for reducing physician mortality.
- Careful candidate selection in high-risk specialties can serve as a primary prevention measure.
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