Covid-19 and Increased Risk of Physician Suicide: A Call to Detoxify the U.S. Medical System

Suicide among physicians is a longstanding problem, with risk factors exacerbated by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In this article, we explore suicidal thoughts and behaviors among physicians and risk factors created or intensified by the work environment, such as overwork and lo...

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Main Authors: Sophia E. Kakarala, Holly G. Prigerson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.791752/full