Psychiatrists and psychologists have higher incidence of mental illness in themselves!
Psychiatrists and psychologists treat mental issues of their patients. But what about their own mental illnesses? Psychiatrists and psychologists are more ill mentally Doctors are in great stress during their training as well as career period. The workload, busy and fast life schedules, and higher expectations and competitiveness and the nature of the job itself leads to a sense of exhaustion, both physical and mental. There is a heavy burnout. Moreover, time for socialization is almost nil. Hence, doctors are in grave risk of suffering from mental health illnesses. And in this, psychiatrists and psychologists have a higher risk and incidence of mental health issues. It is a sad truth that psychiatrists and psychologists are more ill mentally than general public or other doctors. This has been known but not accepted and recognised sufficiently. Also, read: Narcissist mothers are non-loving and jealous of their daughters Studies have revealed that psychiatrists and psychologists
