Doctors and Suicide #shorts #depression

Throughout time and across the world, doctors have always had higher rates of suicide compared with the general population and with other professional groups. Female doctors in particular have higher rates — 2.5–4.0 times the rate by some estimates. The reasons for suicide among doctors go beyond mental factors. As a group, doctors occupy a privileged position in society which can be a double edged sword. They bear witness to the suffering of patients who share secrets told to no one else, not even their closest relatives. Doctors are often faced with the futility of their endeavors. Without a safe outlet to talk about the emotional impact of their work, doctors may carry the stress of their work beyond the consulting room, putting them at risk of depression, substance misuse, and even suicide. As a front line essential worker, a doctor or a nurse deals with extreme unpredictable stress on a daily basis.
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