Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What drives doctors to suicide
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.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenPhysicians 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.”
Image of "Also Human: The Inner Lives of Doctors" book cover courtesy of Basic Books.
