A recent Medscape article highlights a growing crisis among physicians and other healthcare professionals; the increasing rates of depression and suicide in young doctors. Dr. Srijan Sen, a psychiatry professor at the University of Michigan, has spent years studying this issue after seeing too many colleagues and trainees struggle silently. His highlights that those who dedicate their lives to caring for others are often the least likely to seek care for themselves.
Medical training and professional life are demanding. Long hours, sleep loss, relentless pressure, and the emotional toll of patient care can create the perfect storm for burnout, depression, or even substance use. Despite their medical knowledge, many doctors hesitate to ask for help because of stigma or fear of professional consequences. Dr. Sen’s research found that during the first year of residency, rates of depression can increase up to fivefold.
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