MD Magazine (1/15, Rosenfeld) reports, “More openness from physicians about overcoming mental health issues could increase the likelihood that medical students will access care if they need it,” researchers concluded after surveying “second-year medical students and” conducting “a physician panel and small-group discussion to learn the benefit of exposure to physicians with self-disclosed histories of having overcome mental illness.” The 43-student study revealed that “91% of students agreed knowing veteran physicians who struggled with mental health issues, got treatment, and were doing well could make them more likely to seek care if they ever needed it.” The findings were published online Jan. 8 in the Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development.
Related Links:
— “Mental Health Openness Improves Med Students’ Attitudes, “Samara Rosenfeld, MD Magazine, January 15, 2020