Mental Health

How the Medical Education System Contributes to Physician Burnout

January 9, 2024 - One could argue that the medical education system is the cornerstone of healthcare and patient care. Through the education and certification protocols, medical schools mold the providers that play a critical role in nearly every aspect of patient care. However, this system has been critiqued for its rigor and difficulty, with some sources tracing back high rates of physician burnout to...

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by Veronica Salib

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by Veronica Salib

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by Veronica Salib

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Exploring Psychedelics to Treat Mental Health Issues

by Veronica Salib

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How Digital Health Solutions Can Address Shortages in Mental Healthcare

by Veronica Salib

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by Veronica Salib

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FDA Proposes Ban on All Flavored Cigarettes, Cigars

by Hayden Schmidt

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Exploring Antidepressants: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

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