Opinion | Are My Coping Skills a Result of My Emergency Medicine Training?
In the wake of a harrowing year, I’m left wondering: Is a career in emergency medicine worth it? Like so many of my colleagues, I suffered personal tragedies during the pandemic that exacerbated the incredible stress at work. My brother died in March 2021, 3 weeks after receiving a diagnosis of metastatic colon cancer. Just […]
When Should You Tell Someone You Have a Mental Illness?
Talking about mental illness Talking about mental illness can be a harrowing experience. Whether you have been newly diagnosed with mental illness or have managed it for years, it can be complicated to come out about mental illness. While the people who love you probably want to be helpful, they may not know how. Even […]