Dr. Alistair MacDonald
July 27, 2020 CMA
When medical school stress gave way to depression, he struggled to continue his training. Hear how he got through it.
This story was recorded in summer 2019.
Topics
Related resources
Social media and mental health
This article examines the benefits and risks of social media use and offers tips for healthy social media use.
View resource Social media and mental healthTo de-stress or distress: making well-being a priority in med school
This article examines psychological distress among medical students and how it can be addressed.
View resource To de-stress or distress: making well-being a priority in med schoolBounceBack® program
BounceBack® is a free mental wellness skill-building program delivered online and by phone, managed by the CMHA.
View resource BounceBack® programClinician Well-Being Knowledge Hub
The Clinician Well-Being Knowledge Hub is a repository providing clinicians with resources on well-being, burnout and other topics.
View resource Clinician Well-Being Knowledge HubImplementing change to reduce depression, suicide, and burnout among physicians-in-training
This article looks at how some medical schools approach the problem of physician distress.
View resource Implementing change to reduce depression, suicide, and burnout among physicians-in-trainingA surgeon’s account of physician burnout and depression
Dr. Martin Koyle describes his personal experience with burnout and depression.
View resource A surgeon’s account of physician burnout and depression- Popular topics
- Quick links
- Wellness Connection
Are you in distress? Get help now.
Call 911 or access physician health and wellness supports.
Are you in distress? Get help now.