Suicide rate of psychologists/ psychiatrists

[noname223]

Psychologists and Psychiatrists tend to burnout and suicidal thoughts. The suicide rate of them is higher than the average. In forums i have never met one though. Have you ever experienced a suicide of a doctor? Sometimes I am not sure whether i am a burden for some psychologists who really care about me.

 

[WornOutLife]

I have no clue about the rates but my problem with psychologists and psychiatrists is that I just see 2 people following the manual and not really trying to understand what's going on with my mind.
For that reason, I have no choice but to lie in therapy so as to keep being free.

 

[elfgyoza]

Psychologists and Psychiatrists tend to burnout and suicidal thoughts. The suicide rate of them is higher than the average. In forums i have never met one though. Have you ever experienced a suicide of a doctor? Sometimes I am not sure whether i am a burden for some psychologists who really care about me.

I'm not sure they'd be too common on SS, they already have the knowledge about many methods, they'll have also had many of their patients take their own lives. They know how to do it, they don't need to google it

 

[Wrennie]

I can only speak from my own experience, but I'm pretty sure that psychiatrists end up causing more suicides than engaging in them.

 

[noname223]

I can only speak from my own experience, but I'm pretty sure that psychiatrists end up causing more suicides than engaging in them.

You might be right. Most psychiatrists are cold as shit. I think probably the good one gonna ctb.

 

[Miss_Takes]

Psychologists and Psychiatrists tend to burnout and suicidal thoughts. The suicide rate of them is higher than the average. In forums i have never met one though. Have you ever experienced a suicide of a doctor? Sometimes I am not sure whether i am a burden for some psychologists who really care about me.

Are you worried about being a burden to the professionals?
If so then please cease to worry. People make a choice to work in those fields and when they do if they are good at what they do they ensure that they have the correct boundaries and support to enable them to not 'take on' their clients issues. Burnout is a factor but is never the clients responsibility.
I know it can be difficult but you should never take on responsibility for your psychs well being. Hopefully your psych is functioning enough to do that for themself but even if they are not it is NOT your responsibility or any fault of yours.
Like the rest of us though psychs are just human and having the qualifications doesnt necessarily make them any better at managing their own stuff.
If you have had someone in charge of your care commit suicide it can be extremely distressing and feelings of guilt are common. Its important you talk that through with someone you trust.
Let me reassure you again ... it is never the clients responsibility or fault .... not ever.

 

[brainpain2]

I head there's a high incidence of mental illness and disorders in psychologists (not sure about psychiatrist). I guess having dealt with some of the issues, it leads to an interest in studying the field.

 

[freedomfreezerstar]

I think that might be because there is this thing where people who have dealt with mental illness, abuse, etc early on tend to have an inclination to psychology or other stuff to understand it. Even though they are a psychiatrist they might need a psychiatrist for their own issues

 

[Secrets1]

I have noticed some therapists/psychologists on here over time. If they were outed IRL for being here imagine it'd come with big professional consequences.

A psychiatrist might but therapists and psychologists don't have extensive knowledge about how to commit suicide without personal interest. My former neuropsychologist knew nothing about N as a method. Depending on where they work they may or may not have had suicidal patients. Many therapists in private practice have never had a current patient commit suicide. I'd guess the majority, however these stats arent readily available

 

[BitterlyAlive_]

Sometimes I am not sure whether i am a burden for some psychologists who really care about me.

If you have a good psychologist, you won't be a burden. An effective psychologist, or any MHP really, is able to maintain a healthy boundary between themselves and their clients. They would also be skilled at compartmentalizing their own emotions so their feelings towards the client/their situation don't bleed into their job or real life.

 

[BluesRunTheGame]

I haven't experienced it but I recommend the short story 'The Depressed Person' by David Foster Wallace, which covers the topic.

 

[Mentalmick]

I think I said this in another thread but my first psychiatrist in hospital killed himself. I didn't like him but he seemed like a happy kind of person(at least on the outside)so it was a bit eyebrow raising.

 

[BitterlyAlive_]

I think I said this in another thread but my first psychiatrist in hospital killed himself. I didn't like him but he seemed like a happy kind of person(at least on the outside)so it was a bit eyebrow raising.

Aw, that's really sad. It can be very easy to put up the facade and fool everyone.

 

[brainpain2]

Our divisional suicide prevention/awareness course instructor offed himself

 

[NodusTollens]

Someone I knew took psychology & said one of their prof said (crude paraphrasing) many people who take the program do so bc they are broken in some way & want to help other who feel like them. I knew that was my reasoning for being curious about psychology, I just didn't think it was quite so common (I was denied professional help as a teen even though I asked for it, so I went looking for the answers myself).

I'm not in psychology, though my program stresses the importance of self care to stave off burnout. Apparently even through people are trained to help others, they're just as likely as anyone else to experience burnout, though they may be better equipped to implement coping strategies during crisis situation.

 

[TooConscious]

Genuine people working those professions unfortunately get put on tremendously, having their heart strings played because they're too tired to see its beig done to them and manipulators expect them to be there at their beck an call 24/7. Psychopathic people taking advantage of services/peoples support will treat individuals like their own personal jesus. Empathy with humans isn't in a good place.

The same as those of us in genuine need who appreciate help don't get it because we often find only people in those professions that have either gone into the job with no compassion or empathy or have rightfully lost it due to being used/took advantage of.

I landed very lucky a couple of times but not until I was 24 after 8 years of crying for help it was likely too late and I have to live/carry guilt to my death of wasting their time.

 

[NegativeSymptoms]

I dunno about suicide rate among psychiatrists, but I wouldn't be sad if some of my torturers would off themselves.