VITAL WorkLife Blog Young Doctors at Risk: Urging for a Vital Shift from Silence to Wellness in the Medical Profession

(Trigger Warning) This blog post discusses topics related to suicidality and suicidal ideation. If these subjects are distressing or triggering for you, we encourage you to prioritize your well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a mental health professional or contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.   Physicians tragically face a higher rate of suicide than the general population, a deeply concerning reality, especially as female physicians are at an even higher risk than their male counterparts. This crisis within the healthcare field is alarming, and it becomes even more dire when we recognize that suicide is the second leading cause of death among medical residents. The question we must ask is: how can we prevent these young, future doctors from succumbing to this tragic outcome? The urgency of this issue cannot be overstated.