KevinMD September 17, 2024
Physician Suicide Awareness Day comes and goes each September, bringing with it the sad and perplexing realization that physicians usually top the lists of professionals most likely to take their own lives—something often described as the “silent epidemic.” I sample recent literature on the topic each year, each time noting how varied and complex the statistics and issues surrounding it are. Over the years, there have been physician suicides in Austin, though the exact number remains unclear. Many of us who have lost someone close to suicide know just how devastating this kind of loss can be.
An often-quoted statistic is that 300-400 physicians in the United States commit suicide each year, but most experts agree that this underestimates the...
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