Job burnout is the leading factor fueling depression among physicians, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Burnout and Depression Report."
The report surveyed 9,226 physicians across over 29 specialties between July 5 and Oct. 9.
Here are the factors physicians identified in the report as affecting their depression (Note: Respondents could vote for more than one option):
- Job burnout: 72%
- Physician's responsibilities: 44%
- Finances: 31%
- World events: 31%
- Family issues: 24%
- Insecurity: 19%
- Health: 14%
- Romantic relationships: 14%
- Personality: 14%
- Other: 7%