Inside Medicine’s Mental Health Crisis

Did you know doctors and nurses face way higher rates of burnout, depression, and even suicide than the rest of us? COVID made things even worse, with crazy hours, nonstop emergencies, and heartbreaking losses. Many are scared to get help because it could risk their careers. The good news: reforms are happening, like removing mental health questions from licensing and pushing for better work schedules. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month—let’s keep talking about what our healthcare heroes are really going through. #MentalHealthAwareness #HealthcareHeroes #Burnout #SupportHealthcareWorkers #Health