Abstract:Objective
Medical students demonstrate disproportionately higher levels of burnout and depression than their non-medical age-matched peers. Few studies have been conducted about rates of treatment acquisition and the barriers to care among students with mental health concerns. This study further characterizes rates of burnout, obstacles to treatment, and program preference for medical students at The University of Michigan.
Methods
In June 2020, a 31-question survey eli… Show more
“…A study by Collins et al [2] of medical students at a single US institution explored burnout and mental health support and found 82% reported concerns about their emotional well-being at some point during medical school. Among the participating students, 67% reported a mental health concern, but over a third of these did not seek treatment.…”
“…A study by Collins et al [2] of medical students at a single US institution explored burnout and mental health support and found 82% reported concerns about their emotional well-being at some point during medical school. Among the participating students, 67% reported a mental health concern, but over a third of these did not seek treatment.…”
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