DOCTOR SUICIDE: WHY ARE SO MANY DOCTORS KILLING THEMSELVES

In this video , DOCTOR SUICIDE : WHY ARE DOCTORS KILLING THEMSELVES, I go over the serious, and necessary topic of mental illness amongst health-care workers, and namely those in anesthesiology. School and residency training was particularly challenging with my young ones in tow, so I’m well aware of the dark and seemingly impossible times someone can face while on this journey to medicine. The current pandemic can make this stress even worse, so it’s important to remember to self-evaluate as well as look out for your colleagues for the signs of mental illness. The taboo of depression and suicide amongst physicians is a detrimental one. Awareness needs to be increased and interventions/supporting services need to be made available and in a judgement-free way. If you or a colleague is experiencing depression, anxiety, or any other mental health concern, PLEASE seek help. Your life is important, and you are NOT alone in this.
Please check out some of the articles discussed on this episode as well as they crucial resources.
Anesthesiology News June 2020
New Guidelines Focus on Anesthesiologist Suicide
www.anesthesio...
Missouri Medicine May-June 2019
Physician Suicide A Call To Action
www.ncbi.nlm.n...
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
afsp.org/
suicideprevent...
If you are in a CRISIS, please call:
800-273-8255 or text TALK to 741-741
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My name is Dr. Karen Francois and I am a 5th year Attending physician based out of NY. These stories will chronicle my life with Anesthesia, as an Anesthesiologist and home life with my husband and 3 children. Through these glimpses into my life I hope to inspire and motivate young women or men into seriously considering Anesthesia as a career choice.
I am a Doctor and I as born and raised in the projects of the Bronx NY and I made it to become of highly respected physician , if I can do it then any one else in my situation can do the same.
Please make sure to follow me on instagram @ 3anesthesiaandme
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[@AmunRa00]

Thank you for this video! Such a needful and necessary message for these difficult times. Physicians and front line workings carry such an incredible burden taking care of patients and forget to care for themselves. Mental health should never be overlooked and is just as important any other illness. Again, thank you, Dr. Francois 💛💚🖤

[@Miadabratt7]

This was needful for the times we are in now. Thank you for posting this video and giving us encouragement.

[@lettyreyes5603]

Thank you so much , Dr. Francois for everything you
do. You are an inspiration to many. 🌹

[@Destinay4lyf]

Keep up the content Doc! Such an important topic...

[@oa5480]

Thank you for using your platform for the good
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Thank you 🙏🏽😀 for the video

[@joyh.729]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your story🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Can u do a video on Malignant Hyperthermia

[@3anesthesiame40]

Great idea!!

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the background music is VILE!

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So don’t watch her videos then