Doctors and depression: the responsibility of everyone in society
Abstract
Dear Editor,
In recent years, we have witnessed a growing frequency of cases of depression and their fatal suicidal outcomes. According to data reported by the World Health Organization data (WHO), about 3,000 people commit suicide each day worldwide (equivalent to one every 30 seconds), and an additional 60,000 unsuccessfully attempt to do so, which makes this an extremely important issue (1). This mental health issue is being set aside and ignored, perhaps because it is considered a nuisance, rather than an issue that requires urgent attention and solutions. Not even doctors are exceptions to the trend: this group has displayed a substantial increase in depression and anxiety rates, higher than the rates of the general population. Consequently, the suicide issue requires attention. Here, the issue will be approached from the perspective of healthcare personnel, including doctors.
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