mental health

In a national study conducted before the pandemic, 1 in 15 US physicians had thoughts of taking their own life. That number has unfortunately increased due to work overload and burn out, and it also does not include statistics on all medical professionals. We mentioned earlier this month that September is National Suicide Prevention Month, proving to be a good time to provide useful tips if you’re feeling burn out and are concerned about your mental health.  

1. Stay in touch and express your feelings. Do not withdraw from life and isolate yourself. Consider different ways of expressing what you’re experiencing, such as talking to a friend or family member or writing in a journal. The important thing to remember is not to contain all your emotions and hope that they will disappear; release them in a healthy way.

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Suicide. There is so much to be said about a single word. 49,449 Americans lost their lives to suicide last year. The mental health crisis is hitting Americans at an all-time high and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, with this week shining even more of a light on the subject with National Suicide Week. This awareness is to not only remember all the lives that were lost, but to focus on the millions of individuals who have struggled/are struggling with suicidal thoughts and learn how we can help in this mental health battle.

Unfortunately, those working in the medical field are not immune to mental health issues. With the COVID pandemic, and an increased workload, burnout is very clear among medical professionals. Studies have shown that those who work in the medical field who experience suicidal ideation, have been […]