Citation

Kalmoe MC, Chapman MB, Gold JA, Giedinghagen AM. Mo. Med. 2019; 116(3): 211-216.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Missouri State Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

31527944

PMCID

PMC6690303

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.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Risk Factors; Physicians; Suicide; Health Services Accessibility; Suicide Prevention; Mental Health Services