Suicide risk for female doctors 76% higher than general population
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Suicide rates in profession have declined but analysis of evidence from 20 countries shows need for more prevention efforts, BMJ says
Suicide risk is significantly higher for female doctors compared with the general population, according to an analysis of evidence from 20 countries.
The researchers said that while suicide rates among doctors have declined over time, and risk varied across different countries and regions, the results highlighted a need for continued research and prevention efforts.
In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org.
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