Dr. Nivedita Lakhera

internal medicine doctor in San Jose

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Dr. Nivedita Lakhera on KCRW

“I really want to give up. The only thing that keeps me going is the virtues from my family. Otherwise … 90% of me just doesn't want to care anymore.

‘I really want to give up’: San Jose doctor on feeling disillusioned, distraught during COVID

“I really want to give up. The only thing that keeps me going is the virtues from my family. Otherwise … 90% of me just doesn't want to care anymore.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Health care workers are now dealing with higher levels of depression and anxiety. They’re suffering panic attacks. Some are contemplating suicide.

'Like a soldier in a war zone with no protective gear’: Doctor on stress from COVID-19 frontlines

Health care workers are now dealing with higher levels of depression and anxiety. They’re suffering panic attacks. Some are contemplating suicide.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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