Originally Aired: September 30, 2022

Episode Introduction:
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month this September, POMA DOes… is revisiting an important conversation from our archives on physician mental health, wellness, and suicide prevention.

The rates of physician and medical student burnout, depression, and suicide have been on the rise for many years. The pressures start early and only continue throughout the professional journey. Tune in to learn more about the importance of taking care of your full self (mind, body, and spirit), mentors and peer-to-peer support, advocating for systemic changes, and reducing the stigma around mental health and treatment.

Episode Summary:
In this episode of POMA DOes…, then-second-year medical student Bailey Reale sits down with emergency medicine physician Chadd Kraus, DO, and psychiatrist Elizabeth Ramsey, DO, to discuss physician suicide. They explore the culture of medicine and its impact on physician wellness, coping strategies, and ways to reduce the stigma around mental health.

Key Takeaways:

  • You need to take care of yourself (mind, body, and spirit) to take the best care of your patients.

  • Physicians who receive mental health treatment can successfully practice medicine.

  • The stigma of mental health and behavioral health is real, and we must be part of the change.

  • Everyone can help prevent physician suicide: learn the signs, be open and willing to have a conversation, understand the barriers, and share resources that can help those in distress.

Resources for Physicians:

Find Us:

Rss
Podden och tillhörande omslagsbild på den här sidan tillhör Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association. Innehållet i podden är skapat av Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association och inte av, eller tillsammans med, Poddtoppen.