Stanford Medcast Episode 46: Physician Distress Mini-Series - National Physician Suicide Awareness Day

Physicians are at a higher risk of suicide and suicidal ideation than the general population. About 400 physicians die by suicide each year. Suicidal ideation has been associated with high workload volume and medical errors. Physicians who experience suicidal ideation have been shown to be less likely to seek the help they need. In recognition of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, this episode aims to contribute to the efforts and initiatives to reduce physician suicide rates. Stanford Medcast host, Dr. Ruth Adewuya, sits down with Chief Medical Officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, to discuss identifying signs of distress and suicide risk factors for physicians. The discussion will also include strategies you can utilize if you've identified issues/risk factors in yourself and/or your colleagues.

Resources available to help provide support include:
•https://emotionalppe.org/
•https://www.physiciansupportline.com/
•https://www.peerrxmed.com/

Learn more about Physician Distress and find more resources.

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1. Recognize the signs of a physician experiencing distress or suicidal ideation
2. Discuss mental health PPE

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References
1. AMA. Preventing physician suicide.  Retrieved Sept. 15, 2022 from: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/preventing-physician-suicide
2. Menon, N. K., Shanafelt, T. D., Sinsky, C. A., Linzer, M., Carlasare, L., Brady, K., Stillman, M. J., & Trockel, M. T. (2020). Association of Physician Burnout With Suicidal Ideation and Medical Errors. JAMA network open, 3(12), e2028780. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.28780
3. Duarte, D., El-Hagrassy, M. M., Couto, T., Gurgel, W., Fregni, F., & Correa, H. (2020). Male and Female Physician Suicidality: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA psychiatry, 77(6), 587–597. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2020.0011

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Ruth Adewuya, MD
Managing Director
Stanford University

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Christine Yu Moutier, MD
Chief Medical Officer
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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Jayzona Alberto, EdD
Assistant Director, Center for Continuing Medical Education
Stanford University School of Medicine

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Magna Patel, MD
Assistant Director, Stanford CME
Stanford CME

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Rokeena Williams, MD
eLearning Manager, Center for Continuing Medical Education
Stanford University School of Medicine

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