Essential workers: Past month suicidal ideation and COVID-19 stress

Suicide and Self-Harm Among Physicians in Ontario, Canada

This study assesses the prevalence of suicide and self-harm among physicians and compares it with the risk among nonphysicians. Note: there is a fee to access this article.

Civility in medicine

Civility in medical culture can help create a healthier working environment and, as a result, can lead to better care for patients.

Maintaining wellness during a pandemic

Due to the pandemic, many physicians are experiencing factors that can lead to stress. This resource guides physicians on how to maintain their wellness during a pandemic.

Taking stock during times of high stress: identifying risk factors and red flags

In times of high stress, it can be difficult to remember what “normal” feels like. A specialist in addiction medicine and physician wellness, Dr. Michael Kaufmann shares strategies for recognizing our own vulnerability, red flags and risk factors and when they can lead to problematic behaviours.

Tactics to implement a successful peer support group during a pandemic

Reducing physician suicides requires system change, not just self-care tips

This article from the Canadian Medical Association Journal looks at the need for systemic change to reduce physician suicide.