Wellbeing Checkup: How to Help a Colleague in Emotional Distress

It is common for physicians to mask their emotional distress in front of colleagues and patients, making it crucial for clinicians to be on the lookout for signs of distress among their peers, according to Rebekah Bernard, MD, family physician and national speaker on physician wellness and practice management. Dr. Bernard shares common signs of emotional distress to be aware of, discusses how to start a dialogue about mental health with a colleague, and offers 3 suggestions for physicians on connecting with peers and caring for their own wellbeing.