Physicians experience burnout, depression, and suicidal thoughts at higher rates than the general population. That’s according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. We speak with a U.S. family physician who’s spoken to thousands of suicidal doctors, and a British psychologist who’s out with the new book, “Also Human: The Inner Lives of Doctors.”
What drives doctors to suicide
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Madeleine BrandImage of "Also Human: The Inner Lives of Doctors" book cover courtesy of Basic Books.