#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – Survey: 1 In 10 #Physicians Admit To Having #SuicidalThoughts

A Medscape survey of physicians highlights the #mentalhealthissues #healthworkers suffer, with #doctors twice as likely as the general population to actually attempt #suicide. Medscape itself notes a doctor’s specialty affects the risk of #suicidalthoughts and #depression

Fierce Healthcare: #Physicians Are Twice As Likely As The General Population To Attempt #Suicide, Medscape Survey FindsNearly a quarter of #physicians reported clinical #depression in a new Medscape survey, while 9% admitted to #suicidalthoughts, and 1% shared that they attempted to end their lives. Medscape surveyed 9,100 #physicians across 29 specialties last year. While #physicians often address the #suicidecrisis throughout the U.S., many are struggling with their own #mentalhealth. Two-thirds of #doctors reported colloquial #depression, according to the survey. (Burky, 3/3)

Medscape: Specialty, Age May Contribute To Doctors’ #SuicidalThoughtsA #physician’s specialty can make a difference when it comes to having #suicidalthoughts. #Doctors who specialize in family medicine, obstetrics-gynecology, and psychiatry reported double the rates of #suicidalthoughts than #doctors in oncology, rheumatology, and pulmonary medicine, according to Doctors’ Burden: Medscape #Physician #Suicide Report 2023.”The specialties with the highest reporting of #physician #suicidalthoughts are also those with the greatest #physician shortages, based on the number of job openings posted by recruiting sites,” said Peter Yellowlees, MD, professor of psychiatry and chief wellness officer at UC Davis Health. (Lehmann, 3/7)

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#James Donaldson notes:
Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes.
Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use.
Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space.  #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticle

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James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.

James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.

In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.

He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.

James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!

For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:

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James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.

If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at [email protected] and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org