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Gordon Troy Birk

Physicians work in a high-stress environment, and are often trained to hide their emotions. These factors, along with the patient trauma they face, can hide signals of suicidal thoughts and prevent doctors from revealing them. But attitudes are changing, and more doctors and medical students are seeking help, health experts say.
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Taboo Topic in Medicine Gets Closer Look: Doctor SuicidesLock Icon

Doctors do try to kill themselves, and sometimes succeed. It’s difficult to say for certain how many physicians commit suicide or attempt to take their lives, but the number is believed to be at least 400 annually across the country. Now the medical profession is starting to recognize the problem of depression in its industry. read more >