Physician Suicide in the United States:Updated Estimates from the National Violent Death Reporting System
Physician suicide and well-being are critical issues but studies use varying methodologies and suicide is frequently underreported. This study sought to update data on physician
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Physicians who have overcome mental health or substance use challenges with support of Physician Health Programs are not just resilient – they bring greater compassion,
Female physicians in the US face up to a 53% higher risk of suicide compared to their non-physician counterparts
A new report by colleagues Judy Davidson and Sid Zisook published in JAMA Psychiatry reveals a concerning trend: Female physicians in the US face up
We support efforts by Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, ALL IN for Healthcare, and the American Medical Association to reduce stigma for the nation’s healthcare workers. Read the latest on the AMA’s campaign:
As health system leaders create programs to help physicians struggling with burnout, it turns out that there’s an additional step: Making them feel safe to
WPHP’s Dr. Chris Bundy Attends ACGME Symposium on Physician Well-Being
Dr. Chris Bundy, WPHP’s Executive Medical Director and FSPHP’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Art Hengerer, FSPHP Board of Directors, and Linda Bresnahan, MS, FSPHP’s Executive
ACGME Presentation: Physician Health Programs and GME: A Candid Conversation
In this engaging and inspiring session, attendees will have a rare opportunity to hear the personal stories of physicians who have lived experience of addiction
Should Alcohol Be a Part of Medical School Events?
Earlier this month, the surgeon general released an advisory on “Alcohol and Cancer Risk,” which recommended adding labels to alcoholic beverages to warn the public
Dry January: Should Doctors Make It Year-Round?
For millennia in medicine, alcohol, particularly red wine, carried a health halo; in small doses, it has historically been thought to have cardioprotective benefits. Michael
As Marijuana Use Grows, Effect on Road Safety Remains a Blind Spot
Scientists want to create breathalyzers that show how recently a driver used marijuana. Researchers also are studying how cannabis impairs motor skills and reflexes for
Impaired Physicians – Health Problems Aren’t Just for Patients
This month’s “Ask the Expert” column addresses a difficult topic, that of physicians dealing with medical and/or psychiatric problems that hinder their ability to practice.