Physician Suicide: A Call to Action
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Molly C Kalmoe1, Matthew B Chapman1, Jessica A Gold1
1Molly C. Kalmoe, MD, and Matthew Chapman, MD, are Psychiatry Residents; Jessica A. Gold, MD, MS, is Assistant Professor; and Andrea M. Giedinghagen, MD, is Instructor; Department of Psychiatry, Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
Abstract:
Physician suicide is topic of growing professional and public health concern. Despite working to improve the health of others, physicians often sacrifice their own well-being to do so. Furthermore, there are systemic barriers in place that discourage self-care and help-seeking behaviors among physicians. This article will discuss the relevant epidemiology, risk factors, and barriers to treatment, then explore solutions to address this alarming trend.
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