The Shame of Suicide and Attempted Suicide in Physicians: Five Physicians Who Are Speaking Out

Physicians are known to be a group of individuals who are more at risk of suicide than the general public. Data is sparse about attempted suicide, but we do know that medical students and residents have rates of suicidal ideation that are higher than age-matched peers. The intent of this course is to unravel the stigma around suicide and attempted suicide in physicians, present new learning from look-back research, share personal narratives, and offer ways to save doctors’ lives.