Physician burnout: the impact of social media on mental health and the urgent need for change

KevinMD May 6, 2023
Aaron Morgenstein, MD & Amy Bissada, DO & Jen Barna, MD

Burnout is an increasingly common phenomenon affecting approximately 63 percent of physicians. The etiology is multifactorial, with excessive workloads leading to sleep deprivation and curtailed self-care. Social media is a significant contributor to burnout that we easily overlook.

Perhaps we’re looking for an escape on social media, but is more screen time what we really need?

How does social media use contribute to burnout?

Let’s face it; social media is a time vacuum. Time is arguably our most valuable resource- we can always make more money but never more time. Are we using it wisely on social media? Social media can exacerbate our underlying fears, self-doubt, skepticism, and negativity. How is that healthy for physicians that are suffering from signs...

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