Taylor, Thompson, and Drury Address Mental Health in Medical Training
Office of Student Counseling Services members Nicki Taylor, Ph.D., Taylor Thompson, Ph.D., and Mike Drury, Psy.D. teamed up with graduate student, Emma Doyle, M.S., to publish an eye-opening article in the Florida Psychologist titled “The Wellness Prescription: How Psychologists Can Support Tomorrow’s Medical Providers.” In this article, the authors discuss mental health needs of medical trainees who navigate highly competitive college admissions, rigorous training, and substantial student debt. Statistics reveal that medical trainees and practicing providers experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and burnout compared to the general population. This calls attention to the importance of attending to the mental health of medical practitioners, as findings suggest that, when medical providers suffer, so do their patients.