Medical Xpress February 26, 2025
In a new analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that female physicians in the U.S. had a 53% higher suicide risk compared to females in the general population. Physicians were also more likely to experience various risk factors for suicide, such as mental health struggles or legal issues.
The findings, published in JAMA Psychiatry, underpin the need for more comprehensive suicide prevention strategies in a population that experiences unique and significant workplace stressors.
“We’re seeing slow but steady progress in promoting wellness in the medical profession, but there’s clearly still a long way to go,” said senior study author Sidney Zisook, M.D., a professor...
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