Year: 2017 Source: Current Opinion in Psychology. (2018). 22: 23-26. doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2017.07.019 SIEC No: 20170491

Highlights

Risk for suicide is elevated in physicians and veterinarians.

Job stress, personality, access to means, and work experiences are risk factors.

The IPTS has garnered support in explaining physician and veterinarian suicide.

Continued barriers may prevent physicians and veterinarians from seeking therapy.