Physician Suicide: A Call to Action.
Molly C Kalmoe, Matthew B Chapman, Jessica A. Gold, Andrea Giedinghagen
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.
Topics & Concepts
Call to actionAction (physics)Suicide preventionPublic healthOccupational safety and healthMedicineSacrificeHuman factors and ergonomicsInjury preventionPoison controlHealth careEpidemiologyNursingMedical emergencyFamily medicinePsychologyPolitical scienceBusinessLawHistoryPhysicsQuantum mechanicsInternal medicineMarketingArchaeologyPathologyHealthcare professionals’ stress and burnoutInnovations in Medical EducationDiversity and Career in Medicine