CAMH, Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
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[Quick Takes Essentials] Physician burnout and depression with Dr. Srijan Sen
[Quick Takes Essentials] Physician burnout and depression with Dr. Srijan Sen
[Quick Takes Essentials] Physician burnout and depression with Dr. Srijan Sen
Wednesday 14th August 2024
Dr. David Gratzer and Dr. Srijan Sen discuss physician burnout, its overlap with depression, and practical solutions to improve doctors' mental health.
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CAMH, Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
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Episode Overview
- Burnout and depression among physicians are closely linked.
- A recent survey shows 53% of Canadian doctors experience burnout.
- Long work hours are a major contributor to mental health issues.
- Improving support systems and reducing work hours can help.
- Stigma around mental health in the medical field still exists.
It's alarming, but not surprising to me.
Physician burnout and depression are the focus of this episode of Quick Takes Essentials. Dr. David Gratzer chats with Dr. Srijan Sen from the University of Michigan, diving into the alarming rise of burnout among physicians. They discuss the shocking results of a recent CMA survey showing that 53% of Canadian doctors are experiencing burnout, nearly double the rate from 2017. Dr.
Sen, an expert on depression and burnout, sheds light on how these issues are often intertwined and why the distinction between them can be blurry. The conversation explores the explosion of interest in physician well-being, the challenges of defining burnout, and the overlap with depression symptoms. Dr. Sen argues that the work environment is a significant driver of both conditions, with long hours and high stress levels being major contributors.
They also touch on practical solutions, such as reducing work hours and improving mental health support systems for doctors. The episode wraps up with a rapid-fire round where Dr. Sen shares his hopes for the future of medicine and advice for colleagues struggling with burnout. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the medical field looking to understand and combat burnout.