Doctors have long dealt with perceived threats to their careers if they are open about mental illness and addiction. Now about two dozen states are changing licensing forms to lessen the stigma.
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Doctors struggling with trauma or depression avoided seeking treatment due to fear they might have to disclose it in the future, according to physician groups.
The state’s hospitals and insurers say they will no longer ask clinicians about their history of mental health or substance use treatment. It's an effort to encourage health care providers to seek help when they need it.