--- title: Physician Burnout to Physician Wellness - One Doctor at a Time | physician suicide description: physician suicide | Stop Physician Burnout, Build Better Physician Leaders | The Happy MD --- [![Stop-physician-burnout-dike-drummond-physician-leadership-you-can-banner-11-5-2018_opt995W](https://www.thehappymd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stop-physician-burnout-dike-drummond-physician-leadership-you-can-banner-11-5-2018_opt995W-1.jpg?width=995&height=146&name=Stop-physician-burnout-dike-drummond-physician-leadership-you-can-banner-11-5-2018_opt995W-1.jpg "Stop-physician-burnout-dike-drummond-physician-leadership-you-can-banner-11-5-2018_opt995W")](https://www.thehappymd.com) ## **The Creative Destruction of Physician Burnout ** [![prevent doctor burnout matrix](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/263814/da1e787d-095f-4485-9d4d-9a9bc4195d86.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/263814/da1e787d-095f-4485-9d4d-9a9bc4195d86) # [Stop Physician Suicide with this Crisis Hotline Audit You Will Fail](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-with-this-crisis-hotline-audit-you-will-fail) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hubfs/cRISIS%20HOTLINE%20AUDIT%20FAIL.jpg) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-with-this-crisis-hotline-audit-you-will-fail) ## Our *Crisis Hotline Audit and Awareness Action Plan* [CHAAAP]             By Dike Drummond MD, CEO [TheHappyMD.com](https://www.thehappymd.com)  [Another A.I. FREE Blog Post, just like ALL of my content] **PHYSICIAN LEADERS: Are you committed to doing everything you possibly can to prevent physician suicide? ** **This CHAAAP is how you answer that question.** This document contains two steps that will ensure you do everything possible to be there for your people when they need you the most. **1) A simple audit **that will show you *how badly you fail to support your struggling doctors*. It will take you less than 15 minutes to complete. **2) A checklist **for a complete crisis hotline awareness program that will *fill all the gaping holes in your current system.* [DOWNLOAD THE CHAAAP CHECKLIST NOW](https://www.thehappymd.com/hubfs/Documents/2024%20Documents/Crisis%20Hotline%20Action%20Plan%20CHAAAP.pdf)* *[no email required]   DO THIS FIRST Tags: [physician suicide](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-suicide), [CRISIS HOTLINE AUDIT](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/crisis-hotline-audit) [READ MORE NOW >>>](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-with-this-crisis-hotline-audit-you-will-fail) # [Stop Physician Suicide Part 3: Coaching a Suicidal Physician Client](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-podcast-coaching-a-suicidal-physician-colleague) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hubfs/Suicide%20Podcast%203.jpg) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-podcast-coaching-a-suicidal-physician-colleague) Stop Physician Suicide Part 3: ** Coaching a Suicidal Physician Client **[CME]** ** [Part 1 - The first-person experience of Suicidal Ideation - [is here](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-podcast-first-person-experience-of-suicidal-ideation)] [Part 2 - Reaching out to a suicidal physician colleague - [is here ]](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-podcast-reaching-out-to-a-suicidal-physician-colleague) Unfortunately, we cannot stop all physician suicides for two simple reasons. > - Doctors are too good at hiding their struggle and distress. Our "never show weakness" programming is so very strong. > - We know the anatomy and physiology, so doctors are very good at themselves. What we *can do* is reach out to any of our colleagues who appear to be struggling.   In this podcast/post, you will learn: > ~ How to recognize the signs and symptoms of burnout and suicidal ideation > > ~ A proven method to reach out to that friend/colleague, simply and effectively  The end result is lives will be saved that would be lost without your caring and outreach. Tags: [Physician Coaching](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-coaching), [stop physician burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/stop-physician-burnout), [physician suicide](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-suicide), [physicians on purpose podcast](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physicians-on-purpose-podcast) [READ MORE NOW >>>](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-podcast-coaching-a-suicidal-physician-colleague) # [Stop Physician Suicide Part 2: Reaching out to suicidal physician colleague (CME)](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-podcast-reaching-out-to-a-suicidal-physician-colleague) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hubfs/Suicide%20Podcast%202.jpg) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-podcast-reaching-out-to-a-suicidal-physician-colleague) **Preventing Physician Suicide Part 2:** **Reaching out to a suicidal physician colleague ** [ Part 1 - The First-Person Experience of Suicidal Ideation - [is here ]](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-podcast-first-person-experience-of-suicidal-ideation) [ Part 3 - Coaching a suicidal physician client - [is here](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-podcast-coaching-a-suicidal-physician-colleague) ] Unfortunately, we cannot stop all physician suicides for two simple reasons. > - Doctors are too good at hiding their struggle and distress. Our "never show weakness" programming is so very strong. > - We know the anatomy and physiology, so doctors are very good at themselves. What we *can do* is reach out to any of our colleagues who appear to be struggling.   In this post you will learn: > ~ How to recognize the signs and symptoms of burnout and suicidal ideation > > ~ A proven method to reach out to that friend/colleague, simply and effectively  The end result is lives will be saved that would be lost without your caring and outreach. Tags: [stop physician burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/stop-physician-burnout), [physician suicide](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-suicide), [physicians on purpose podcast](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physicians-on-purpose-podcast) [READ MORE NOW >>>](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-podcast-reaching-out-to-a-suicidal-physician-colleague) # [Suicidal Ideation - the First-Person Experience (CME)](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-podcast-first-person-experience-of-suicidal-ideation) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hubfs/Suicide%20Podcast%201.jpg) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-podcast-first-person-experience-of-suicidal-ideation) **Preventing Physician Suicide Part 1:** **Recognizing You Are At Risk ** **The First-Person Experience of Suicidal Ideation ** [ Part 2 - Reaching Out to a Suicidal Physician Colleague - [is here](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-podcast-reaching-out-to-a-suicidal-physician-colleague) ] [ Part 3 - Coaching a suicidal physician client - [is here](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-podcast-coaching-a-suicidal-physician-colleague) ] The first step in preventing physician suicide is recognizing a clear and present danger of suicide in an individual person - be that you or someone else. This recognition comes in two parts. > First Person: > You recognize when you are in danger, step back and get support. > > Second Person: > You recognize someone else is - or may be - at risk and reach out to offer support. > > > > - In this podcast we will explore the First-Person experience of suicidal ideation, so you can understand what happens on the inside when suicide risk is high. > - In [Part 2 ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-podcast-reaching-out-to-a-suicidal-physician-colleague)we will explore how to recognize suicide risk in a colleague and reach out to them to offer support.  > - In [Part 3](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-podcast-coaching-a-suicidal-physician-colleague) we will discuss how a physician coach works effectively with a suicidal physician client > > Do you need help and support right now? > Connect with one of our physician coaches  > In [a Free Discovery Session](https://www.thehappymd.com/physician-burnout-coach-team)[![physician coach for physician burnout](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/263814/c16e6cba-b41d-43ab-a501-261756fef79e.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/263814/c16e6cba-b41d-43ab-a501-261756fef79e) > > Watch or listen as [Pam Pappas MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/physician-burnout-coach-team#pam) and [Penelope Hsu MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/physician-burnout-coach-team#penny) - two of our coaches at TheHappyMD.com share these life saving tools. Tags: [stop physician burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/stop-physician-burnout), [physician suicide](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-suicide), [physicians on purpose podcast](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physicians-on-purpose-podcast) [READ MORE NOW >>>](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/stop-physician-suicide-podcast-first-person-experience-of-suicidal-ideation) # [National Physician Suicide Awareness Day is 9-17. Here are great New Resources](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/national-physician-suicide-awareness-day-is-9-17.-here-are-great-new-resources) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hubfs/2021%20National%20Physician%20Suicide%20Awareness%20Day.jpg) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/national-physician-suicide-awareness-day-is-9-17.-here-are-great-new-resources) ## New Resources to Prevent Physician Suicide from a Powerful New Coalition - Please Download and Share Physician Suicide Awareness Day is September 17th, 2021 Tags: [stop physician burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/stop-physician-burnout), [physician suicide](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-suicide) [READ MORE NOW >>>](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/national-physician-suicide-awareness-day-is-9-17.-here-are-great-new-resources) # [Preventing Physician Suicide - it is time to Step Up](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/preventing-physician-suicide-it-is-time-to-step-up) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hubfs/prevent-physician-suicide-pandemic-related.jpg) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/preventing-physician-suicide-it-is-time-to-step-up) ## **This mornings headlines in my InBox were dominated by a pair of suicides - one ER Doctor and one newly graduated EMT** [Dr. Lorna M. Breen](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/27/nyregion/new-york-city-doctor-suicide-coronavirus.html?utm_campaign=THMD%20News%202020&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_msXbTS-h0rYz4IiQcRKOQFwUs1dgA8qZy-yXDzZf39NUxaIfwFHgszvga1AFHTuYkgKVb), the medical director of the emergency department at NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital. FDNY EMT [John Mondello](https://www.ems1.com/fdny-ems/articles/recently-graduated-fdny-emt-dies-by-suicide-jv07dFa0VFWkIajF/?utm_campaign=THMD%20News%202020&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_msXbTS-h0rYz4IiQcRKOQFwUs1dgA8qZy-yXDzZf39NUxaIfwFHgszvga1AFHTuYkgKVb), 23, graduated from the EMS academy in early February and worked with the Tactical Response Group in the Bronx **This is a heartbreaking loss. Tragic to an extreme.** It is one thing to die doing what you love ... It is another to die from your own hand, because the pain of doing what you love is too much to bear. A Lightworker's burden ... may they both rest in peace. ## **This highlights the need raise our "I've got your back" caring for team mates to a whole new level. Time to step up.** ========== ## **We know three things for sure:** Tags: [physician suicide](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-suicide) [READ MORE NOW >>>](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/preventing-physician-suicide-it-is-time-to-step-up) # [Stop Physician Suicide - Bourdain highlights the need for prevention](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/prevent-physician-suicide-bourdain-bukowski-how-to-reach-out-to-colleagues-in-distress) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hubfs/images/2018%20IMAGES/2018%20BLOG%20IMAGES/stop-physician-suicide-bourdain-reach-out-to-a-colleague-dike-drummond.jpg) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/prevent-physician-suicide-bourdain-bukowski-how-to-reach-out-to-colleagues-in-distress) ## **Physician suicide is the most extreme complication of physician  burnout, yet suicides often fly under the radar** Physician suicides are taboo subjects, quickly swept under the rug and subconsciously banned from civilized conversation ... until ... someone popular and famous and well-loved dies in a highly visible suicide. **This week it was Anthony Bourdain, author of *Kitchen Confidential* and host of his *Parts Unknown* TV series. ** While the world mourns Bourdain, the natural tendency is for all of us to *remember someone we lost to suicide in our own lives.* **For doctors, the person we remember is often a colleague.** The whole issue of doctor, resident and medical student suicide gets lost in the larger conversation about the tidal wave of [physician burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/295048/physician-burnout-why-its-not-a-fair-fight). The sad truth is that physician suicide is a known complication of physician burnout and ...  **Whether you are male or female, choosing to become a doctor immediately doubles your suicide rate. ** As the world mourns the unexpected loss of Bourdain, my heart mourns for those doctors, doctors in training, nurses, EMT's and other healthcare workers who also took their lives ... the people whom only you and I remember. ## **Four Reminders and Action Steps to Prevent Physician Suicide in wake of this week of tragedy:** Tags: [stop physician burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/stop-physician-burnout), [physician suicide](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-suicide) [READ MORE NOW >>>](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/prevent-physician-suicide-bourdain-bukowski-how-to-reach-out-to-colleagues-in-distress) [All posts](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/all) ## **Find what you need here...** ## **We wrote the Book on Preventing Burnout** The first Field Manual to a more Ideal Practice - **40,000 copies in print. ** [**CLICK HERE to learn more and get your copy**](https://support.thehappymd.com/stop-physician-burnout-book) [![stop-physician-burnout-book-dike-drummond-40000_opt200W](https://www.thehappymd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/stop-physician-burnout-book-dike-drummond-40000_opt200W.jpg?width=200&name=stop-physician-burnout-book-dike-drummond-40000_opt200W.jpg)](https://support.thehappymd.com/stop-physician-burnout-book) ## **The Burnout Prevention MATRIX 2.0 FREE Report** **Over 235 ways to prevent physician burnout inside.  **[**CLICK HERE to learn more and get your FREE copy**](https://support.thehappymd.com/physician-burnout-prevention-matrix) [![Physician-burnout-prevention-MATRIX-report-6000-downloads_opt.jpg](https://www.thehappymd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/NEW%20HOME%20IMAGES/Physician-burnout-prevention-MATRIX-report-6000-downloads_opt.jpg?width=200&height=175&name=Physician-burnout-prevention-MATRIX-report-6000-downloads_opt.jpg)](https://support.thehappymd.com/physician-burnout-prevention-matrix) ### **Prevent Burnout** **~**  [Physician Burnout – Why It’s NOT a Fair Fight](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/295048/Physician-Burnout-Why-its-not-a-Fair-Fight) **~**  [Physician Burnout Symptoms Differ in Women and Men](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/294952/Physician-Burnout-Presents-Differently-in-Male-and-Female-Doctors)**~**  [Physician Burnout's Highest and Best Use ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/378959/Physician-Burnout-Highest-and-Best-Use)**~**  [Pathophysiology and Treatment of Burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/290248/Physician-Burnout-Pathophysiology-and-Treatment-of-Burnout) **~ ** [Physician Wellness - Two Ways to Tell If Your Group Cares](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/290377/Physician-Wellness-How-to-tell-if-Your-Group-Cares) **~**  [Burnout vs. the Bottom Line - the Epic Battle ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/349242/Physician-Burnout-Vs-the-Bottom-Line-the-Epic-Battle)**~**  [Physician Burnout - Who Will Save Us? ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/381680/Physician-Burnout-Who-Will-Save-Us) ### **Physician Leadership** **~**  [3 Reasons Doctors Make Lousy Leaders and What You Can Do About It](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/290715/Physician-Leadership-Skills-3-Reasons-Doctors-Make-Poor-Leaders-and-What-You-Can-Do-About-It) **~**  [Monthly Staff Meeting Power Up and Team Venting process](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/290401/Physician-Leadership-Monthly-Staff-Meeting-Power-Up-and-Team-Venting-Process) **~**  [Employed Physician's Guide to Managing Your Boss ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/369921/Employed-Physician-Guide-to-Managing-Your-Boss)**~**  [Disruptive Physician's Toolkit](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/285327/Disruptive-Physician-Toolkit) #### **"Changed my toxic work situation" ** *"I started to feel better about my life within a couple weeks of beginning our conversations. 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