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Is It Burnout or Depression? Expanding Efforts to Improve Physician Well-Being

Srijan Sen

2022New England Journal of Medicine22 citationsDOI

Abstract

Interview with Dr. Srijan Sen on the current emphasis on distinguishing burnout from depression and possible unintended consequences for physician well-being. (06:31)Download The current framing of physician burnout perpetuates misunderstandings and stigma associated with depression and deters us from fully utilizing the tools that can prevent and treat depression.

Topics & Concepts

MedicineBurnoutDepression (economics)Framing (construction)DownloadUnintended consequencesStigma (botany)PsychiatryClinical psychologyComputer scienceLawOperating systemPolitical scienceEngineeringMacroeconomicsStructural engineeringEconomicsHealthcare professionals’ stress and burnoutMedical Education and AdmissionsDiversity and Career in Medicine