It Shouldn't Be Brave.

An anesthesiologist with depression urges the medical community to normalize psychiatric help as routine as filling gas, challenging the valorization of openness about mental health.

• Why it matters: Stigma around mental health in medicine can prevent clinicians from seeking help, risking their well-being and patient safety. Addressing this stigma is crucial for fostering a supportive environment.
• What they did: The author shares a personal narrative, emphasizing that mental health struggles should be viewed as common and manageable, not as a sign of bravery or weakness.
• The result: This perspective promotes destigmatization, encouraging healthcare professionals to seek psychiatric support without fear of judgment, ultimately improving mental health care in medicine.