The experiences of students with mental health difficulties at medical school

A qualitative interview study

Bibliographic Data

ID15328654
AuthorsAntonia Rich (0000-0002-1548-6328, Research Department of Medical Education, UCL Medical School, University College London, London, UK, corresponding author), Rowena Viney (0000-0002-0039-9635, Research Department of Medical Education, UCL Medical School, University College London, London, UK), Milou Silkens (0000-0001-8279-1341, City, University of London), A Clark Griffin (0000-0003-0837-6515, University College London), Ann Griffin (Research Department of Medical Education, UCL Medical School, University College London, London, UK), Asta Medišauskaitė (0000-0002-0404-775X, Research Department of Medical Education, UCL Medical School, University College London, London, UK)
Year2024
Volume29
Issue1
Pages2366557-2366557
Publication date2024-06-13
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueMedical Education Online (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1087-2981 • E-ISSN: 1087-2981
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10872981.2024.2366557
PMID38870397
OpenAlexW4399617735
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited31

This study provides insight into how medical culture contributes both to the cause of mental health difficulties and the reluctance of medical students to seek help. Mental health issues had a considerable negative impact on medical students' ability to learn and progress through their degree. Addressing the medical culture factors that contribute to the cause of mental health issues and the barriers to help-seeking must be a priority to ensure a healthier medical workforce

Family medicine · Medical education · Medical school · Mental health · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Sociology · Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout · Innovations in Medical Education · Medical Education and Admissions · Medicine · Psychology

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