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["Breaking the Silence Barrier", a simulation program to address psychological distress]
Nathalie Nadon1, Pierre Laramée1
1Centre hospitalier de l'université de Montréal, 1000 rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 0A9, Canada.
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|May 1, 2023
Summary
Simulation training equips medical students to identify and address psychological distress in peers, breaking the silence surrounding mental health challenges. This approach aims to prevent burnout, depression, and suicide among students.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
- Mental Health
Context:
- Medical students face significant psychological distress, increasing risks of burnout, depression, and suicide.
- Existing support strategies for medical students' mental well-being vary in effectiveness.
Purpose:
- To evaluate simulation as a strategy for supporting medical students' mental health.
- To equip students with skills to recognize and intervene in colleagues' distress.
- To reduce the stigma associated with psychological distress in medical education.
Summary:
- Simulation training provides medical students with practical tools to detect early signs of psychological distress in their peers.
- This strategy empowers students to intervene effectively and encourages open communication about mental health concerns.
- Simulation helps to overcome the reluctance to discuss psychological distress, fostering a more supportive learning environment.
Impact:
- Enhanced peer support networks within medical schools.
- Improved early detection and intervention for student mental health issues.
- Potential reduction in burnout, depression, and suicide rates among medical students.
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