Well-Being, Burnout, and Depression Among North American Psychiatrists
October 28, 2020
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The prevalence of physician burnout is as high as 80.5%, while physician depression may be as high as 28.8%; however, the relationship between burnout and depression among physicians including psychiatrists is not well understood. The current study surveyed psychiatrists online to assess prevalence of burnout and depression, examine the association between burnout and depression, and identify... |
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Evidence-based Suicide Prevention Strategies During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
October 5, 2020
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Even before the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, suicide was a major issue and concern, with approximately 800,000 people dying by suicide each year. Not only has COVID-19 caused an alarming number of deaths due to infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, for numerous reasons, the number of lives lost to suicide is also expected to increase because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the economic shutdown and physical distancing measures... |
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Depression Symptoms Soar During Pandemic, Study Finds
September 28, 2020
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been a traumatic event that is compounded by the policies enacted to prevent its spread, which have introduced new life stressors and disrupted daily living for most people in the United States (US). Early evidence suggests that... |
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