From the Blog:
What Is Your Peer Support Bat Signal?
The “Bat Signal” was introduced in 1942’s Detective Comics #60 as a way for the police in Gotham City to call on the superhero, Batman.
Reflecting on Suicide Prevention Month
Like many of us, I have been directly impacted by physician suicide. In just the last three weeks, two physicians have died by suicide in
Start Having Difficult Conversations About Physician Suicide
Today, September 17th, is National Physician Suicide Prevention Day and September is National Suicide Prevention Month. While many of us tend to avoid difficult subjects
From the Podcast:
2nd Victim Syndrome! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 68
Jeff welcomes to the podcast Dr. Kara Pepper – a practicing primary care internist, certified life coach, and primary care physician for Atlanta Ballet. Most
Be Proactive about Mental Health! – The SurgeonMasters Podcast
Jeff welcomes back to the podcast, Dr. Kyle Jones, Associate Professor in the Department of Family & Preventive Medicine at the University of Utah. Kyle’s
Tough Conversations! – The SurgeonMasters Podcast
Jeff welcomes back to the podcast SurgeonMasters collaborator and Emmy-award winning documentary filmmaker Robyn Symon. Last time she was on the podcast, we talked about
If you are suicidal and need emergency help, call 911 immediately or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Suicide Prevention Risk Factors and Warning Signs from the National Suicide Prevention Hotline – Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide.