An analysis of almost 200 studies involving 129,000 medical students in 47 countries have found that the prevalence of depression was 27 percent while 11 percent reported suicidal ideation during medical school. Curiously enough, just 16 percent of depressed students reportedly sought treatment. A study regarding this appeared in the December 16 issue of JAMA. […]
More than one in four doctors in the early stages of their careers have signs of depression, says a study. The study states harsh and gruelling years of training leading towards the medical job are to blame. This is not only bad for young doctors but also for the patients they see. Depressed doctors are […]