If you’re a doc battling depression, you’re not alone. A CDC report dated May 11, 2022, stated that 69% of physicians reported experiencing depression—13% with suicidal ideation. And according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, residents–docs just beginning their careers—are 20% more likely to experience a depressive episode than peers in other professions. So yes. Disability insurance for a resident physician makes sense. These are just the numbers according to the physicians who shared their struggles. Imagine how many aren’t participating in the reports. Because most docs don’t talk about their mental health struggles. The fact is that a physician with a mental health issue deserves the time and space to receive treatment. Their life and the lives of their patients depend on it. If you’re a resident, now is the time to protect yourself, your career, and your financial future from a mental health crisis by considering disability coverage for mental heal...
