As professionals, a lot is expected of us. It is assumed that we are tough, can handle almost anything, can persevere more than the “average” person. All those things might be true, but we are also human. It is very common for professionals like physicians, nurses, attorneys, etc. to experience symptoms of depression and possibly suicidal ideation. It might be ...
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Who’s Your Neighbor? Our Moral Obligation to Discuss Mental Health with Our Peers
BY ROBIN FRAZER CLARK You don’t have to be all that religious, or even members of a certain faith, to be familiar with the parable of The Good Samaritan. In fact, in Georgia, we often refer to our duty to render aid under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-270 as “The Good Samaritan” statute. In the Good Samaritan parable, a “legal scholar” sets ...
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