Seventy-One Percent of Physicians Say There is Stigma Surrounding Mental Health
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Medical Economics (9/17, Littrell) reports, “Seventy-one percent of physicians say there is stigma surrounding mental health and seeking mental health care in their profession, and 36% say they, or a colleague they know, were afraid to seek that care because of mental health questions on licensing, credentialing or insurance applications.” These “findings come from The Physicians Foundation’s 2026 Survey of America’s Physicians, released September 17, National Physician Suicide Awareness Day.” Meanwhile, MSSNY “listed seven actions to reduce burnout and prevent mental health emergencies: learn the vital signs, encourage mental health reflection, share suicide prevention resources, prepare before a moment in crisis, check in with a physician, remove intrusive mental health questions and create a culture of well-being.”
