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Physicians have one of the highest suicide rate of any profession. More than half of physicians know a physician who has either considered, attempted or died by suicide in their career. It’s estimated that one million Americans lose their physician to suicide each year. We can all help prevent physician suicide.
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While physician suicide was a crisis long before COVID-19, the demands of the pandemic have created a sense of urgency to better support physicians’ mental health and wellbeing.
National Physician Suicide Awareness Day (#NPSADay) is a reminder and call to action. In 2021, #NPSADay reached 1.2 million people and received sign-on support from 54 organizations that resulted in a total of 26,000 actions taken to prevent suicide. But it doesn’t have to stop there – with your help, everyday we can make time to talk – and to act – so physicians’ struggles don’t become mental health emergencies. We can all help prevent physician suicide by learning the signs, starting the conversations, understanding the underlying barriers and sharing the resources that can help those in distress seek mental health care.
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All healthcare organizations can take action to help prevent physician suicide on #NPSADay and beyond.
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By providing comprehensive services, including educational programs, confidential screenings & referrals to #mentalhealth professionals, the @PsychiatryUcsd HEAR Program works to solve the complex issue of #physician burnout & suicide. Learn more: #NPSADay
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Addressing #physician suicide requires organizational change. As a part of #NPSADay, we are featuring stories from organizations that have made strides to improve physician wellbeing through new programs, policies and more! Learn more at http://NPSADay.org/success-stories/
@GaryPriceMD1 @HealthAffairs “It is undeniable that our physicians need and deserve better.” @GaryPriceMD1 explains the importance of #NPSADay and the solutions to help improve physician wellbeing. Learn more at @Health_Affairs
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Thank you @Surgeon_General for recognizing #NPSADay and the need to create a culture where #physician wellbeing is prioritized and seeking mental health care is seen as a sign of strength. To learn more, visit http://NPSADay.org #MedTwitter
A recent survey from @PhysiciansFound reports that 8 in 10 physicians agree that there's stigma surrounding #MentalHealth and seeking care among physicians. It’s long past time to eradicate this stigma. Mental health is health. And every health worker deserves support & care. 2/3
#SurveySays 62% of #physicians report feelings of burnout but only 19% seek mental health services. Why? This #NPSADay, learn more about the barrier of invasive #mentalhealth questions on licensing & credentialing applications: http://www.drlornabreen.org/removebarriers
Today is #NPSADay, which is a reminder & call to action to prevent physician suicide. Physicians have one of the highest suicide rates of any profession. Learn about how we can help prevent physicians’ struggles from becoming #mentalhealth emergencies at http://NPSADay.org.
As a health system leader, what programs can you implement to support #physicianwellbeing? @theSCCH Stress First Aid provides a framework for psychological peer support, with a set of actions designed to promote self-care and coworker support: #NPSADay
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Medical schools, hospitals and health systems can implement The Interactive Screening Tool, an online program from @afspnational, which connects #physicians to mental health services before a crisis: #NPSADay
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Learn about our Interactive Screening Program, which connects individuals to mental health services before crises emerge.
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Are you a health system leader looking for guidance on creating conditions where joy, purpose & meaning are possible? Check out the Practice Transformation Initiative from the @AmerMedicalAssn: transformation #NPSADay
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One way to prevent #physician suicide is to learn the risk factors. To act on #NPSADay, take the @AmerMedicalAssn learning module to identify and support at-risk physicians:
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In honor of #NPSADay, take the 5 hour Psychological First Aid (PFA) online course that will help you learn the core actions of PFA and how to apply it. This course also covers #physicianwellbeing before, during & after disasters: http://learn.nctsn.org/login/index.php
Sometimes it’s helpful to talk to your peers about mental health struggles. Visit http://peerrxmed.com for free peer-to-peer support that offers connection, encouragement, resources and skill building. #NPSADay
.@EmotionalPPE connects #physicians with licensed mental health professionals who can help. This service is free and does not require insurance, sign up today: . #NPSADay
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The Emotional PPE Project connects healthcare workers in need with licensed mental health professionals who can help.
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If you are a #physician needing mental health support, @TherapyAidInc offers free short-term therapy for physicians and health care professionals, including individual and group support: . #NPSADay
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#DYK each state has its own #Physician Health Program? Visit http://fsphp.org/state-programs to find yours today. #NPSADay
.@NAMICommunicate offers free 24/7 mental health support for #physicians and health care professionals. Text “SCRUBS” to 741741 for help or visit http://nami.org/help. #NPSADay
If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, call or text 988 to contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. For a full list of resources to support #physician mental health, visit . #NPSADay
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.@PhysicianLine is a national, free & confidential support line that provides peer support for #physicians and medical students. Call 888-409-0141 from 8am to 1am every day, no appointment necessary, or visit http://physiciansupportline.com. #NPSADay
Tomorrow is #NPSADay, and our survey found that more than 1 in 3 #physicians don’t believe suicide prevention resources for physicians exist and are easy to access. Take action by sharing the resources on http://NPSADay.org so physicians can get the support they need.
Action 6 is to create a culture of wellbeing. #Physicians are in crisis & leaders are receiving competing messages on how to support them. We encourage health leaders to take 5 actions to support the workforce and their wellbeing. Learn more at https://www.allinforhealthcare.org/articles/76-2022-healthcare-workforce-rescue-package. #NPSADay
Action 5 is to understand and remove structural barriers. #Physicians face six key structural barriers to seeking #mentalhealth care, including credentialing applications, lawsuits and insurance requirements. Learn more at http://www.drlornabreen.org/removebarriers. #NPSADay #StoptheStigma
Action 4 is to check in with a #physician. If you know someone who is struggling, reaching out and having a meaningful conversation can be a critical step in helping them get the support they need. Learn more at http://NPSADay.org. #NPSADay
Action 3 is to prepare before a moment of crisis. We encourage #physicians to create a personal crisis management plan to determine coping strategies & resources you may need in a moment of crisis. Learn more at http://NPSADay.org. #NPSADay
Action 2 is to share suicide prevention resources. Physicians face many challenges, and there are resources that can provide immediate and ongoing support. Help #physicians by spreading awareness of these resources. Learn more at https://npsaday.org/share-suicide-prevention-resources/ #NPSADay.
Action 1 is to learn the Vital Signs. Prevention begins with understanding suicide warning signs. The HEART acronym helps to easily remember the signs: Health, Emotions, Attitude, Relationships and Temperament. Learn more at http://NPSADay.org. #NPSADay
#NPSADay is on Saturday. How will you get involved this year? Start by learning the six actions you can take to prevent #physician suicide at . #NPSADay
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On National Physician Suicide Awareness Day (#NPSADay), we can all help prevent physicians’ suicide so physicians&...
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What actions can leaders take to better support #physicians? Adjusting expectations, shoring up staffing, designating a wellbeing executive and ensuring adequate mental health care are a few examples. Read more: http://allinforhealthcare.org #NPSADay @drbreenheroes @AllIn4WellBeing
What are the structural barriers that prevent #physicians from seeking mental health care? Many involve intrusive questions about mental health history on medical applications. Read the full list & how you can help: http://NPSADay.org #NPSADay @drbreenheroes
Reaching out can be a critical first step in helping a #physician get the mental health support they need.
If you think someone needs help, don't wait. Learn the 5 steps you can take to prepare for these conversations:
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One way to help deal with mental health struggles is to plan for them in advance. Visit http://NPSADay.org to complete the personal crisis management plan for #physicians. #NPSADay #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth @drbreenheroes
Stressors are inevitable in medicine, but many resources can help provide support. This #StressAwarenessMonth, visit http://NPSADay.org and
explore the curated suicide prevention resources
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Every day is a good day to prevent physician suicide. Each month leading up to #NPSADay in September, we’ll be highlighting one of the six actions you can take. Action one is to learn the #VitalSigns. Visit http://NPSADay.org to see the list.
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