Dr. James Lynch, a physician and professor in the department of hematology and oncology, and the dean of admissions at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainseville, recently spoke out about depression and suicide among med students and physicians. In the article "Suicide: A Doctor's Story", Dr. Lynch talks about his own personal struggles with depression and encourages students and doctors with mental health concerns to reach out for support.
"For the many young physicians Lynch hopes his story might someday help, the lessons are clear. “First,” he says, “we need to be honest about our suffering and encourage others to do the same. Second, we need to build strong relationships, so people know they have someone they can confide in. And finally, we need to be more perceptive and compassionate toward those experiencing similar trials.”
"For the many young physicians Lynch hopes his story might someday help, the lessons are clear. “First,” he says, “we need to be honest about our suffering and encourage others to do the same. Second, we need to build strong relationships, so people know they have someone they can confide in. And finally, we need to be more perceptive and compassionate toward those experiencing similar trials.”
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