Citation

Van Remortel B, Dolan E, Cipriano D, McBride P. WMJ Wis. Med. J. 2018; 117(5): 211-213.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Wisconsin Medical Society)

DOI

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PMID

30674098

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The goal of this study is to describe the state of mental health of Wisconsin medical students.
METHODS: Online wellness surveys were distributed to students at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UWSMPH) and Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) during the 2016-2017 school year.
RESULTS: Of UWSMPH respondents, 40.0% and 12.5% reported experiencing depression/other mood changes and suicidal ideation during medical school, respectively. Twelve percent of MCW respondents screened positive for depression using the Patient Health Questionnaire-2, and 7.8% reported experiencing suicidal ideation in the last 2 weeks.
DISCUSSION: Similar to results shown worldwide, Wisconsin medical students experience diminished mental health relative to nonmedical peers. Changes in medical education are needed to improve student mental well-being.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Adult; Female; Male; Depression; Young Adult; Wisconsin; Suicidal Ideation; Mental Health; Surveys and Questionnaires; Students, Medical