Coolpicture/Getty Images/STOCK(NEW YORK) Even as healthcare professionals battle the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 300 Americans dying each day on average from the virus, doctors nationwide are raising awareness about the growing epidemic of suicide within their ranks. Saturday, Sept. 17, is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. It's a day marking a sobering fact:
Physician burnout remains high, according to new data, but initiatives aim to reduce emotional distress, destigmatize mental health treatment, and prevent suicide.
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