June 1, 2023Thursday addiction medicinedepressionThe DO book club The path to recovery The DO Book Club, June 2023: “Long Walk out of the Woods: A Physician’s Story of Addiction, Depression, Hope and Recovery” The difficulty of accepting help, notifying his colleagues of his treatment and the struggle to find a job are thoroughly detailed in Dr. Hill’s moving memoir. The DO Book Club By Joan Naidorf, DO
Sept. 1, 2022Thursday burnoutdepression Mental health Raising awareness of depressed physicians in honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month I didn’t fully understand the severity of depression and suicidal ideation among my fellow peers until I realized that I was depressed myself. Burnout By Vania Manipod, DO
May 28, 2019Tuesday burnoutdepressionmental health Medical education How this Texas DO became a voice for mental health as a med student After battling depression as a first year, Parker Murray, DO, launched a mental health advocacy group to encourage fellow students to seek help.
March 6, 2019Wednesday burnoutdepressionresidency Speaking out DO’s memoir of her traumatic residency experience adapted into stage play Frances Southwick, DO, who suffered from depression during intern year, writes about an unrelenting workload and unrealistic expectations in ‘Prognosis Poor’.
Feb. 6, 2019Wednesday depressionJAOAmental healthmental illness Medical Matters Antidepressants increase risk of gastrointestinal, intracranial bleeding, researchers find Severe bleeding up to 40% more likely for patients on SSRIs, according to a JAOA review.
June 13, 2016Monday depressionmental healthmental illness Frontline care A dark trend: US suicide rate is on the rise As the suicide rate increases, DOs must be trained early to recognize signs of depression in their patients, educators say.
April 19, 2016Tuesday depressionmental health Vital care Treating depression: Tips for primary care physicians Primary care physicians on the front lines of treating depression can adopt strategies to provide comprehensive treatment to patients.
Feb. 4, 2016Thursday depression News in Brief Raising mental health awareness for osteopathic medical students Student groups form task force to assess the mental well-being of students and to investigate best practices for support.
May 3, 2013Friday depression Mental Health When darkness settles: Depressed physicians face barriers to treatment Physicians and medical students are less likely to seek help for depression than the general population. Here’s why.
July 22, 2011Friday depressionHouse of Delegatesmedical school Seeking Help AOA House acknowledges urgency of combating med student depression “Medical school is the most intense environment med students have ever been in,” one student says.