
Show Notes
63 - You can’t handle my truth This episode, hosted by Lara Varpio, tackles the pressing issue of mental illness among physicians and trainees—a crisis that remains hidden due to fear and stigma. We examine a crucial study that uncovers the obstacles to self-disclosure in medical training and highlights the ways we can better support those who care for us. Listen in for a powerful discussion on breaking down the barriers to mental health in medicine.
Note: This episode may be triggering for some listeners (listener discretion is advised)
Episode Host: Lara Varpio
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Episode article Kassam, A., Antepim, B., & Sukhera, J. (2024). A Mixed Methods Study of Perceptions of Mental Illness and Self-Disclosure of Mental Illness Among Medical Learners. Perspectives on Medical Education, 13(1), 336–348. https://doi.org/10.5334/pme.1152
PAPERs Podcast are Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö
Production of Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet
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