CAMH, Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
newmedia@camh.ca (Dr. Juveria Zaheer: Psychiatrist and clinician scientist with the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)
Patient suicide and its impact on residents and psychiatrists with Dr. Juveria Zaheer
Patient suicide and its impact on residents and psychiatrists with Dr. Juveria Zaheer
Patient suicide and its impact on residents and psychiatrists with Dr. Juveria Zaheer
Wednesday 19th July 2023
Dr. David Gratzer and Dr. Juveria Zaheer discuss the emotional impact of patient suicide on psychiatrists and the need for better support systems.
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CAMH, Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
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Get the buttons here!Facing the Unthinkable: Psychiatrists on Patient Suicide with Dr. Juveria Zaheer
Episode Overview
- Dr. Zaheer's study uncovers the raw emotions experienced by psychiatrists and residents of psychiatry following patient suicide.
- The episode highlights the need for better support, training, and institutional responses in dealing with the emotional toll of patient suicide.
- Insights into the profound grief, shock, anxiety, guilt, and shame that accompany patient suicide losses.
- Dr. Zaheer advocates for recurrent check-ins and improved coping strategies for psychiatrists and residents.
- The episode delves into the pressing need for improved coping strategies and support mechanisms within the field of psychiatry.
One of the things that was surprising to me in this study is that your response is dependent on all kinds of things. So if you're going through a lot in your personal life, if you are going a lot, going through a lot in your professional life, that has a really deep impact on how you're going to process this loss.
Imagine being a psychiatrist and losing a patient to suicide—it's a devastating experience that up to 80% of psychiatrists face during their careers. In this poignant episode of 'Quick Takes', Dr. David Gratzer invites Dr. Juveria Zaheer to explore the emotional aftermath of such a loss. Dr. Zaheer's study, 'I was close to helping him, but couldn't quite get there,' dives deep into the raw emotions psychiatrists endure, from shock and grief to guilt and anxiety.
Through heartfelt conversations, they discuss how these intense feelings can catch even seasoned professionals off guard, emphasizing the urgent need for better support systems and coping strategies in the field of psychiatry. They also share a lighter moment, grappling with the tricky pronunciations of Russian authors' names, adding a touch of humanity to an otherwise heavy topic.
Whether you're a healthcare professional or someone interested in mental health, this episode offers invaluable insights into the silent struggles faced by those who care for others.