KevinMD February 22, 2025
As a pathology resident, much of my time is spent looking down a microscope, searching for clues that will guide a final diagnosis. Some diseases, however, cannot be seen at 100x magnification. Mental illness is one such disease. Its impact is profound, yet it often remains invisible to the naked eye. In fact, the National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates that one in five adults in the U.S. lives with a mental illness, and the prevalence of depression among resident physicians is even higher than the public. This represents not just a challenge to the individual facing the disease but is currently considered a public health emergency. Addressing the mental health stigma in medicine begins with recognizing mental illness as...
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