'Do No Harm' explores this hidden epidemic by chronicling the experiences of medical students, resident physicians, practicing physicians and their families who have been directly affected by physician suicide. Ms. Symon argues that one reason that physician suicide rates are so high is that these highly successful individuals suffer with untreated depression and are fearful of seeking professional help because of being stigmatized as “unfit” by their medical schools, health care organizations or state licensing boards.
For a full "Do No Harm" screening recap, check out the Fall 2019 Edition of the Bucks/Montgomery Physician, coming next month!