As medicine continues to become more specialized, the more social isolation a physician encounters. It is no surprise that there is an increase in depressive symptoms and suicidality.

The importance of social connections in medicine can not be overstated.

Social support and connecting with others, especially in medicine, needs to be a priority for our overall health and wellness. Creating a community can be the antidote to the crippling adversity we sometimes field as we go through our day-to-day responsibilities.

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