A note to the suicidal doctor
A note to the suicidal doctor from the heart of one who has been there and come through stronger.
Dr Corrigan
2026-07-20
A note to the suicidal doctor from the heart of one who has been there and come through stronger.
Every doctor starts with innocent wonder, but medical training forces an evolutionary shift. Explore the hidden cost of becoming a “shark” in medicine.
When things go wrong, it is easy to focus only on the “first victim” and forget those around them affected by the error – especially the clinician who made a mistake, also known as the “second victim” in medicine.
Physicians are sick, and it’s getting worse. Yet too few doctors seek help or reach out when we are struggling. Record numbers of us are burning out, becoming mentally ill or addicted, retiring early, and leaving medicine.
Emerging evidence supports an increasingly robust link between physician burnout and medical error. This article explores the evidence between physician burnout and medical error, and the impact on patients.
Recognizing the critical need for support and coping mechanisms, physician-led peer debriefing has emerged as a promising approach to alleviate the stress and emotional strain physicians face daily.
Depending on which brand of English you speak, fine might be “awesome”, “doing great”, or “things could not be better”.
Often, however, “I’m fine” is just a throwaway term without meaning. If you are a physician, there’s a >6 in 10 chance you are NOT fine. Read on to find out more.
Physician burnout overlaps with depression, anxiety, and trauma. Shared root causes in medicine explain rising distress among doctors.
The hidden toll of being a doctor: burnout, depression, and suicide are rising. Why physicians aren’t getting help—and what needs to change.
How physicians can overcome burnout and isolation by building connection, support, and purpose—creating more good days in medicine.
This article discusses physician mental health stigma and explores ways to overcome this unnecessary barrier to getting help.
Bullying in medicine is a pervasive issue that has far-reaching consequences for healthcare trainees and professionals and, ultimately, patient care.
Before you started studying / working in medicine, how many hours of sleep did you get a night (on average)? What happened to your sleep during med school, residency, and beyond? Sleep, and the lack thereof, is so tied up in our working hours and such a tradition in medicine, that we almost take the lack of it for granted.
When doctors lose control over how they practice medicine, patients feel it first. From delayed care to rising dissatisfaction, new research confirms what many physicians already know: autonomy isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline.
Explore how the trials of parenting can make you a better physician. A child psychiatrist shares personal lessons on ADHD, work-life balance, and why ‘being present’ is the ultimate medical and parental tool.
The challenges of physician fatherhood and burnout. Discover how a Black doctor managed the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic racism while learning that being a good doctor means not struggling alone.
Dr. Corrigan reflects on why physician burnout remains a critical issue in 2026. Drawing on research and lived experience, he explores what’s changing, what isn’t, and why connection still matters.
Happy New Year from Physicians Anonymous – some haikus from us for 2026. Enjoy, relax, and join us for our anonymous meetings!
Physicians aren’t struggling because they lack resilience. They’re burning out in a broken system. Here’s why doctors are already resilient—and what must change.
Perfectionism in medicine is often mistaken for professionalism. Dr. John explores how letting go of “perfect” helps physicians stay human…
Drowning in charts and paperwork? Read practical tips to work smarter, save time, and protect your sanity as a physician.