Women doctors are struggling in silence | Dr. Tammie Chang | TEDxCherryCreekWomen

Women doctors are quitting medicine and dying by suicide at record rates. Bravely sharing her own story of near-suicide, Dr. Tammie Chang sheds light on the data behind the culture of silence that permeates the medical profession and highlights the key action steps we can take to change the culture of our healthcare and ensure a bright future for women in medicine. Dr. Tammie Chang is a pediatric oncologist, author, speaker, leadership coach, and fierce national advocate for cultural change in healthcare. She is the Co-Founder of Pink Coat, MD, the Co-Founder of ELEVATE, the American Medical Women's Association’s Leadership Development Program for Women Physicians, and the Medical Director of Provider Wellness for MultiCare Health System.
She is the author of Boundaries for Women Physicians, the co-author of How to Thrive as a Woman Physician, and the creator and host of the LeadHER Podcast for Women Physicians.
She has received numerous awards: Women We Admire’s Top 50 Women Leaders of Washington for 2022, the 2022 American Stevie Business Awards Gold Maverick of the Year and Woman of the Year, and Health 2.0’s 2022 Outstanding Healthcare Leadership Award.
Dr. Chang received her M.D. degree from Brown University and completed her training at the University of Massachusetts and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@peaceseeker9927]

She made her point with me where she said doctors need to be given the same grace and compassion that they have devoted their lives to. Exactly.

[@shannonwilliams2769]

Dr. Chang did an incredible job of detailing the struggles that female physicians are facing in the medical work force. Her vulnerability to share her story of depression and suicidality provides a person and support for many other feeling the same way or wanting to create a change for others. Her talk identifies how the medical field and medicine in general is not abiding by the ethical principles of equity and nonmaleficence for female physicians specifically. The statistics surrounding suicide, depression and the workload associated with being a female physician would challenge any individual to maintain mental stability. It was very impactful to hear her say “Doctor’s don’t ask for help”, as being a physician has a very admirable and respectful title, there exists a huge stigma associate with physician mental health. There needs to be a change surrounding that stigma, and all physicians need to be able to ask and receive the help they need not when they are close to making a life changing decision, but well before, when they start to notice a change or need time to themselves. Society and medicine needs to provide an equitable system for teaching, hiring and maintaining female physicians within the medical field.

[@michelewood3389]

This is so important. The burnout depression is a real thing. Part of it for me is not knowing who to ask for help. Not so much with the depression portion but who can help with practice overhaul to reduce stress.

[@elizachin1079]

This is a must-hear talk -- not only for everyone in medicine, but also for the general public -- to understand the myriad of challenges faced by women in medicine. Thank you, Dr. Chang for your courage and message - and for presenting a way forward for everyone to be part of the solution. Thank you also for your leadership within the American Medical Women's Association.

[@brainfreshtoday]

Yes- thank you for sharing your experience, I appreciate your vulnerability.

[@meretc]

As a female med student from Germany, I relate to this so much. Thank you for your speech, Dr. Chang, you are inspiring! I feel like things are slowly changing thanks to the generations of women that became doctors before me. I have started studying medicine about a year ago and a lot of our professors stress the importance of taking care of our own mental and physical health which is a step forward I think.

[@NiekVerkooijen]

Als Mann lehne ich die Behandlung durch eine Ärztin ab, weil ich nicht möchte, dass Frauen sich um meine Gesundheit kümmern. Ich bin ein männlicher Mann, der nur von einem männlichen Arzt gesehen werden möchte.

[@rossfamilydenver]

This is such an important message for all of us, as we are ALL patients. And for those in the field of medical care, thank you for all that you do, particularly through the scariness of navigating a global pandemic.

[@LizAguirreMD]

Incredible talk Dr Chang. Thank you for being brave and sharing such a vulnerable story!

[@EmiliaVesper]

100% agree. Thank you for having the courage to speak up for us.

[@brainfreshtoday]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@tabbybiddle]

This is such a powerful talk, Tammie! Thank you for bringing so many truths out of the shadows and helping us to see the reality of what is happening for women doctors in our current healthcare system and culture. It is heartbreaking and infuriating. With that said, I love all of the actions steps your proposed in this talk. They make perfect sense and would make a HUGE difference in changing the culture in medicine. I particularly like what you said about, "Asking for help is not a sign a weakness, it is a sign of strength in leadership." Yes to this! Thank you for your courage to speak your truth and open the door for many others to do the same. This is how change is created. I look forward to sharing your talk to help change the culture of healthcare. ❤

[@allisonw439]

This is an important talk. Thanks for speaking out. 🍀

[@candyoterry9095]

Dr. Tammie Chang is to be commended for speaking her truth and for opening up our eyes around the struggle docs go through, particularly when it comes to mental health support. As for me, I've got a big thank you ready for my female physician the next time I see her.

[@snotbubble9909]

there is only THE TRUTH

[@timwood6668]

Thank you. You and all women doctors are amazing. Thank you for sharing this informant. I hope it helps change things for the future. How very important

[@alihifi]

Cheers to this very human human being! Way to be honest. Great ideas about equity for women!

[@kayepanuve7031]

Thank you Dr. Tammie Chang. You presented many points that are extremely relevant to many women in the work force relating to mental health. Personally, as a 1st year medical student, every thing you listed relating to the challenges women may face as medical professionals (working professionals, mother's, wives, caregivers and providers to children and elderly parents, etc) are barriers/ and reasons as to why I have wanted to give up this journey. However, I believe that it is women like you, and many others that give women like me the power to keep going. I am fortunate to have had many life experiences that have challenged my mental health status although others may not see these experiences as fortunate, it is because of this, I have learnt how to manage my mental health and continue to learn ways that will help me as I progress through life. Your TED talk has given me information that I will now use, share and apply in my future endeavours as a health professional. Sharing this conversation as I begin networking with other students, health professionals and mental health professionals is something I see as an advantage. Thank you for sharing your truth.

[@austinmaser5127]

I loooove my female doctors. I have never been mistreated by a single one, but have been mistreated by the majority of male doctors. I seek out women who are POC if I have the choice. The downside is, they always seem to have less power over their practice and it affects how well they can help me. They almost always end up leaving or having very few hours... this explains it, thank you so much...

[@yaminiramakrishna2095]

Thank you Tammie for being our voice!!!

[@softerliving]

Wow please ignore the mean-hearted comments. Thank you for speaking your truth. If not for compassionate female doctors I wouldn't be alive, and I pray for them often because I know the entire medical community is overstretched and underappreciated. They are people first and at the end of the day they're still human and need the same support and compassion they give their patients. We each need to feel supported regardless of our job.

[@firstjayjay]

Tru dat. All male doctors hare so uncompassionate and go sailing through life.

[@softerliving]

@@firstjayjay Male doctors and male people benefit from compassion too. They also play a role in my care, and I appreciate them. No one can serve relentlessly from an empty vessel.

[@fasttwitchmedia149]

Fantastic presentation! Your story is powerful and needs to be spread.

[@nataliearndt1927]

My mother was an anesthesiologist and I watched her work long hours. Going into medicine is an option and it is not for everyone.Take care of your mental health. It is apparently a very demanding field.

[@FactsOverFeelingz]

I feel for this woman and all women doctors. I ask that everyone also understand the men doctors could be silently struggling as well. This is something they deal with everyday.

[@defendliberty1289]

She is not interested in doctors. She is just another peddler of the "women are victims" narrative.

[@klopossa2]

Except they have to walk on eggshells do not get accused of harassment.

[@deborahdean8867]

Being a doctor is being a doctor. She sounds like she doesnt have a suitable personality for the career. Or else she just has issues no matter what she does. And this crazy woman doesnt need any freaking benefits to help her with her mothering responsibilities. Jesus.

[@annekaspice3922]

She acknowledges multiple times that all doctors, regardless of gender, struggle. She also points out the statistics showing disproportionate effects on women doctors. Also, it sounds to me like she’s an excellent doctor who genuinely cares about her patients AND her fellow professionals. I do not disrespect other commenters, but I wanted to share my thoughts in support of this doctor.

[@shobhanasharma5865]

I resonate with what Dr. Tammie Chang is saying here. I have worked in the clinics, and have observed time and time again that the women doctors are expected to do double of what the male doctors are expected to do. Also, usually the female doctors are more organized, and if they speak up to the unfair nuances, they get the silent treatment, from the managers and the staff.

[@caitlynpaddy6631]

I'm amazed, an inspirational video has been uploaded talking about a serious topic and there are people with hate comments. The video has been up for an hour! Try imagining what it's like to be a doctor, surrounded by people who are dying or sick, knowing there will be many cases where you cannot save your patients. You are fighting life and death while having to smile and act like everything is ok. Maybe instead of being trolls and hard-headed idiots who jump at every moment to make a harsh comment to feed into your broken ego, or trauma, Get help for your mental well-being and stop the cycle of cyberbullying. Also Maybe open and clean your ears because then you will hear that she does mention all doctors regardless of gender need to get help, she focuses on women or female doctors because she is a female and can therefore understand that side of the story more. She isn't gaslighting anyone or naming names or playing the blame game, she is coming in honesty and bravery to talk about her near-suicide and her experience, along with giving factual evidence of the truth. Which is much more than I can say for the hateful comments on this video. but if none of this changed your mind then practice something that should have been taught to you at a young age: If you have nothing nice to say, then don't say anything at all.

[@MecConnect180]

Being in the medical industry for over 25 years, I was not aware of these alarming statistics. Personally, I have seen the rapid increase of woman in medicine as physicians and what a good thing it is. All that training to have 40% leave medicine? We need woman in medicine. Thank you for this video. For all you physicians and other healthcare workers feeling burnt out or the feeling of missing out on certain aspects of your life, I highly recommend Dr. Brett Levine's newsletter and course at Breaking Out of the Medical Mindset.

[@explorerofunknownworlddept6232]

For what I saw, seemed every doctor so happy.

[@405OKCShiningOn]

I'm sad about everyone feeling that way so often in life. This a another must here for my files, thank you Ted talks. You've got me past drinking and more in control of the depression that touches that. Thank you Tech for moving me forward.

[@MoveOnWithMyra]

Yeah...after all, life is about moving on

[@maggiekang497]

Tammie, thank you for sharing your vulnerable story about the experience of women doctors and mental health. It is a topic that needs to be addressed and discussed. Your talk can be used in so many settings to initiate this much-needed conversation. Also, love your dress!

[@user-fb1ys2lj9c]

Let her share her experience and it's a fact people struggle with depression and others ridicule them until it happens to them then they may change their minds doctors genders women men kids young adults are human with emotions I appreciate this lecture thank you for the courage yes suicidal attempts or actual suicide is real let's have compassion for others lets appreciate this discussion ❤👏🏽 good for you on discussing this sensitive TOPIC!!!!!!

[@CynicalLight]

Can we not tone police the woman telling her story about why she wanted to stop living. Good grief. I feel like the internet could tone police someone in a casket. Chronically online.

[@jacksonfitzsimmons4253]

Thinking female doctors are victims is pure online delusion

[@DrJillianRigert]

Such an important discussion. Thank you, Dr. Chang. Deeply relate.

[@sihembouaoud8226]

I respect this noble job and all doctors god bless you

[@MoveOnWithMyra]

Well presented 👍

[@SharonsYTchannel]

Thank you for giving us a voice.

[@tb8827]

Doctors need care as well❤️

[@copper815]

so real

[@nicknickleton-kumordjie4]

Permit me to show my ignorance in what we have always assumed as the all-knowing section of society, to the point that Doctors are always perceived to be superhuman, regardless of gender. The truth is either Doctors themselves or society has put them on a pedestal, devoid of problems. The first Doctor to commit suicide (was one too many), should have triggered the warning signs that all was not well with either the work-load or other commitments. My perception, and it is mine alone, is that trainee doctors are the most abused, in my estimation during rounds on the wards and this “ feudal -lordship system, stays with doctors for a long time and it may seem no one wants to break this “boot-camp-like” of doctor’s training and beyond. With the invention of so many communication tools, could the ward round and the question put to students be communicated without everyone hearing the lecturer or professor pontificating about the subject matter. Either the schools of medicine or society has decided that the most intellectually acute persons should read medicine and the institutions disregard any individuals who fall below the mark. This criterion comes with another requirement, the stiff upper lip of mental endurance unrelated to the subject matter of medicine. It may well be, doctors require referrals to other specialists, but I detect a more human aspect of what practitioners need - social services, spaced out maternity time and the accommodation of doctors by the system to have a me-time breathing space. The other matter of interest is the refusal of the profession to yield knowledge or some know-how to nurses or perhaps pharmacists and allied professions - the delegation of some duties (a piece -meal attempt is ongoing) to address this. The disparity on pay is another matter - in my view pay should be reasonably related to the standard of living for others and another layer to doctors. When allied health officers cannot feed themselves, it impacts doctors in a significant way. Taking one’s life is not a good way to organise society, we want our doctors to be alive, respected, supported and to say to them the welcomed thank you, that all humans appreciate. Caveat If you have been affected in anyway by this piece, my apologies but please see your practitioner. 10:11

[@user-fb1ys2lj9c]

I always thank mine I appreciate their care for me and others

[@invictusbat7225]

Bro everyone struggles in silence

[@victord.monkey9081]

Nice one ignoring the reality, its easier to say when youre on the other side. My brother is in medicine as well as his wife and even tho they both struggle, hers is worst. Youre in no position to talk

[@bazinga-tt9pj]

@@victord.monkey9081 He is in every position to talk, considering that you got no way to prove yours predicament. Stop pittying yourself and seek help, that the host in this video should've done, instead of screaming into the void.

[@DogratDavis]

@@victord.monkey9081 Who tf are you to tell him not to talk? Talk more, Invictus.

[@victord.monkey9081]

@@bazinga-tt9pj Youre missing the point her talk. Its not that shes a hero fois not doing it, is that, for the hospital and its staff, you should take care of doctors. Especially the female doctors. I mean using your brain and understanding that some people can have it harder than you, isnt that hard 😘

[@bazinga-tt9pj]

@@victord.monkey9081 nice circumvention of the topic from your side. Too bad, she didnt say a word about responsibility of the hospital management staff.

[@trainstrains1]

Evn if you ask for help, there needs to be somebody to listen and is empowered to do something about it and that's something that crosses genders.

[@karlap2846]

I stopped believing in doctors since I was told that my condition was chronic and had no cure but to take the pill. I decided to not depend on the pharmaceutical industry and to take responsibility on my own heath. Doctors nowadays don’t see us as patients but customers:(.

[@MoveOnWithMyra]

Well said.... keeping our mind body and soul healthy is solely our responsibility.

[@victord.monkey9081]

Thank you for talking about it

[@Burningfish01]

Somebody must of stolen their car radios.

[@bukurie6861]

Congratula💪tion to your best success and for to all women doctor♥️s and dorucation!😍🌏🖐

[@CharlesDickens111]

Also TED: We don't actually know what a woman is.

[@ValeriaVincentSancisi]

This is deplorable on so many levels to hear these statistics...didn't know there was a gender pay gap among doctors....enough...maybe it is time to unionize a woman tile setter, plumber, gets same pay and benefits as the men...Many things are invisible in the medical industry in this country and mental health is at the top.. this country is brutal to all who actually work...

[@catherinetaylor6759]

Our society is pretty messed up.

[@hakima_T]

Woaw, thank you for your courage♥️🍀

[@armandocastillorodriguez1731]

Cuando es la feria de la ciudad de Tlacotepec

[@405OKCShiningOn]

I'm worried as I've met threethat quit due to the same problems I have. My cousin is a doc, she beat it with successes. I am hearing doctors and therapy to case mgmt are burning out. I wish I had help with landlords and housing I've a voucher expires 1 12, an income, KZbin home what do I do? I feel the same as these opinions are. It's said of me another medicaid case at times. But maybe that's their banter I told myself and just felt smaller and more ubwell. I'm embarrassed I'm homeless. I do anatomical skeleton and tissue art. I want doctors to stay. they have changed my life so much. I did not want to stay on SSI but my health is failing dear KZbin home I just want to do art and stay well. I caught pleurisy lung abscess pnenonua got cleared and hospital case mgnt was livid I was going back to my car they said I must ask for help. That was 12/15/2021 I'm stay away from drinks or any pills that won't help me. I adhere to vortex success KZbin mind's in unison. Lady doctors saved my life and did so much please support localmedicine . I startedlocal food and school supply feminity items at boxes around where I was as help. I fear SSI and family disownership faces docs that lead just keep going but doctors get tired too. OKC found a astigmatism, pleurisy lung abscesses and pnmeonua over homelessness. We are also in a crisis of case mgmt needs. Mine is struggling and said if I'm not back to my car living they won't render me housing help. Please help me I'm Linda Jane Polverini 7 29 80 I am overwhelmed with where Togo for housing help. I need a landlord but so does everyone. I've met two homeless doctors along the way they left for part time then quit. Their stories woerry me. But I keep the faith. Keep the good traits good affirmations flowing. I listen at Jessica helsop mike sealy Jason Stephenson teal swan pysch to go medcircle --- more. There's so many wonderful resources here....here's something I say, all my problems have solutions arriving. I've seen that manifest in 15 years. I used to say blend SSRI and zelnorm. I wish we had that here. That med paired settles so many of the symptoms that are wrong in America but the FDA banned zelnorm.

[@lase9_]

Why are you always complaining, men struggle in army and building domain but no one of them is heard... Fortunately, happy to see people taking a step back before falling in the trap..

[@TruffleSeeker54]

She works with little kids that have cancer, that's rough on the soul. And if she sought out therapy she was at risk of losing her job. If the mental health problems in men are being ignored, that doesn't mean we should ignore women too. We should help both.

[@lase9_]

@@TruffleSeeker54 isn't that the same thing as a man, since they are equal and she can be whatever she wants especially a doctor, specifying women is just a way to cry, to say well i thought being a doctor is better than having a family but it isn't, so let's blame man again. Don't you see, it's just the same music again and again and again, men suicide more but you can never see them complaining as women does.. in the army you even kill people,...

[@TruffleSeeker54]

@@lase9_ I don't understand why your solution is for both men and women to "stop complaining". That's actually what the problem is, people don't complain, they don't seek help when they need it, and then suffer. She didn't seek help until after she tried to kill herself, which is too late because she could've died. People need help sometimes, and telling them to be quiet and not ask for help when they need it isn't going to save anyone... Please treat the lives of others with more compassion.

[@BrianMcInnis87]

Women doctors: Doctors who treat women. Female doctors: Doctors who *are* women.

[@suthobay]

Most people in any profession have depression and or anxiety

[@OPPAWONTMARRYYOU]

What a bunch of whataboutist incels in the comments. Oh wow.

[@bazinga-tt9pj]

Says the kpop stan account 💀

[@incelproud2670]

Who me?

[@jacksonfitzsimmons4253]

Female doctors are highly privileged people

[@firstjayjay]

Would it at all be possible to have the same talk, without bringen gender into it?

[@vikas_bharatvanshi]

Nice information sir

[@uaps28]

Who are the idiots at TEDx who keep uploading too many videos in one day! There were over 100 videos uploaded today. That's too much. Why can't they spread them out more. Too many to check through and it's not fair on the speakers either. I mean, a lot of them will be getting overlooked. I've lost a lot of respect for TEDx.

[@MoveOnWithMyra]

In that case, we missed some really valuable contents.

[@uaps28]

@@MoveOnWithMyra Yes, absolutely. If Tedx could upload a maximum of say 50 videos per day then that would be much more manageable. 100+ videos is just ridiculous.

[@MoveOnWithMyra]

@@uaps28 yeah, I agreed.

[@uaps28]

@@MoveOnWithMyra Thanks

[@emopreserve]

where willne

[@susanenns7711]

Where does this doctor live? I would be very surprised if our roads in Canada or even the USA were so dangerous that you can just merely drive off a cliff. I drive along the lake Erie shoreline sometimes and yes it would be possible to drive into the lake but there are huge concrete blocks put in place as a barrier.

[@AuditioningByHeart]

You can drive off a cliff in California, for sure. (Dr Patel did it and took his family with him. If you know that story.) and you can drive off a cliff in Maine and you can drive off a cliff in Oregon. Now that I think about it, your comment is not thought out well.

[@rubychew6535]

If it gets that bad, she could teach medicine. I had a woman doctor who was excellent, and she was forced out due to paperwork mistake via politics to force her out and possibly pay scale and she wasn't even retirement age. I think it was so that she wouldn't receive full retirement and the hospital can hire younger doctors at a much cheaper rate.

[@trollystomper9044]

But didn’t she say women are paid less? How can you get cheaper labour than women?

[@AuditioningByHeart]

She spent her life learning medicine to be a doctor. We don’t want all our female doctors dropping out to teach medicine, let’s fix the system for God sake.

[@jsi6856]

If we’re having such a hard time handling the pressure of the job, maybe we should go back to merit based admissions that are gender and race blind. As a woman of color, the pressures of “having it all” are not a sign that the culture of physicians or of medicine need to change: it’s a sign that not everyone can handle the role. Those are the exact people who shouldn’t BE doctors. Clearly others are better able to handle it. I am so very sick of the victim complex. If you can’t practice what you preach about seeking mental health care, get out of medicine. Stop asking for your patient demographic to pay for regulatory changes that you think will make you equally capable while simultaneously making 3-10x as much as they do. You can’t do it well by your own admission. No one seeking quality health care seeks out a physician who is only a doctor because of the bonus points they scored due to factors unrelated to their merit and who cracks under the pressure. Weak is never strong, and we are not all the same: “you can be anything you want to be” was a fairy tale for the mediocre, not the reality of the profession.

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[@MoveOnWithMyra]

Yeah, that's right.

[@susanenns7711]

Do you also realize that doctors can be the source of other's people's depression and suicidal thoughts? When someone working just a menial job finds out that their loved one was killed by stealth euthanasia without anyone's consent that is trauma that person will deal with for the rest of their life. In this case the doctor who masterminded the killing was a woman and the nurse who carried it out was also a woman. A job that comes with more money than most working people will ever make is something that anyone can walk away from if it gets unbearable. A murdered person will always stay dead there's no undoing it.

[@jeffmilligan]

Cuz men always ask for help and never struggle with suicidal ideation

[@AuditioningByHeart]

She didn’t say they didn’t. She isn’t a man. She’s speaking to what she went through, and the qualities involved in being a woman doctor. Like unequal pay. So much more. Your ignorance is showing.

[@TeresaJeanna]

Being a working wife / mom is difficult for any woman. What this lady is talking about is probably just as serious in other high-stress jobs like lawyers, engineers, CEOs, etc. Countless young women have been lied to and told they can "have it all". Today men can just be men, while women are expected to fill the role of both man (career) and woman (family). There are only 24 hours in a day.

[@AuditioningByHeart]

She’s watching children die if she makes any kind of mistake and even if she doesn’t. Children. die. Then she hast to talk to their parents just lost their child or are about to. Did you miss that part?

[@cheesecake.the.hamster]

​@@AuditioningByHeartThank you for saying this. I'm a pediatric subspecialist who cares for critically ill children, and most people don't realize how just how much of an emotional, mental, and physical toll it takes to care for dying children and their families. Telling parents their child is going to die or has died is an experience I can't even put into words, but pales in comparison to what the families go through

[@copper815]

oh thats mother

[@benjamindover4337]

Has anyone noticed how much women complain about everything they experience? How life is unfair and they need special treatment?

[@deborahdean8867]

I have. The problem is that they are convinced to be free and fulfilled they need a job, but the truth is women want families just as much or more so yes they're stressed out and whiny. Its politician propaganda. They told women they could have it all.....babies when they're old (like over 35) , education, career, family and run a home. No they cant. Women are very confused because of tv propaganda and half never had their real dad as a child.

[@victory9285]

Balance not 'special treatment'

[@mkg304]

Equality

[@leroysmith8741]

So?

[@slickslerg]

No one has it easy, I don't know any professional. The reason men do better than women under these situations is because we are not heavily invested in our emotions. Women will crack under pressure simply because they are emotional beings. Women should change the environment to suit them.

[@ddpwe5269]

So, because you're a male, means you're not an emotional being? Weird, men over years of history have shown over and over again how much more emotional they are over women. You don't know any professionals and you probably aren't one, but you that's the main reason YOU came to. That's telling. smh

[@mimittra9912]

My humble request pl do not make it gender biased.

[@staffan144]

Poor woman. Keep on whining and blaming others

[@NiekVerkooijen]

I do not like this emotional cry out. I would rather just be seen by a doctor who is not an emotional wreck.

[@ibrahimtwahirkilagwa653]

I have friends , who r

[@DogratDavis]

Women try not to make everything about you literally one single time Challenge.

[@katrinahunter6107]

What?

[@CynicalLight]

How exactly is that going to change how many women commit suicide? Really, honestly, you didn't think that through did ya? 🤔

[@caitlynpaddy6631]

I'm amazed, an inspirational video has been uploaded talking about a serious topic and there are people with hate comments. The video has been up for an hour! Try imagining what it's like to be a doctor, surrounded by people who are dying or sick, knowing there will be many cases where you cannot save your patients. You are fighting life and death while having to smile and act like everything is ok. Maybe instead of being trolls and hard-headed idiots who jump at every moment to make a harsh comment to feed into your broken ego, or trauma, Get help for your mental well-being and stop the cycle of cyberbullying. Also Maybe open and clean your ears because then you will hear that she does mention all doctors regardless of gender need to get help, she focuses on women or female doctors because she is a female and can therefore understand that side of the story more. She isn't gaslighting anyone or naming names or playing the blame game, she is coming in honesty and bravery to talk about her near-suicide and her experience, along with giving factual evidence of the truth. Which is much more than I can say for the hateful comments on this video. but if none of this changed your mind then practice something that should have been taught to you at a young age: If you have nothing nice to say, then don't say anything at all.

[@jacksonfitzsimmons4253]

@@CynicalLight Men commit suicide at WAY higher rates

[@mystiikl8442]

temmie chang*

[@36686593]

The tiny violin is playing, dr’s are making a fortune at most communities health expense, just because they are blessed with intelligence and opportunity, how many people are out there with mental health issues that can’t afford treatment or medication for it.

[@JM-zg2jg]

You made this about women entirely based on the notion that “if women ask for help, they are seen as weak.” I hate to be rude but you literally just described one of the key features of toxic masculinity. Perhaps you should have just talked about doctors.

[@johnjames732]

Trying to hard in your speech! Only thing silenced is real medical practice

[@thebigdawgj]

Gender pay gap has been disproved multiple times.

[@lmg7503]

Was she performing for an acting job. I bet shes not picked. All she did was blame others and moan.

[@ZPositive]

The left would have zero power of it couldn't convince people they're victims.

[@caitlynpaddy6631]

I'm amazed, an inspirational video has been uploaded talking about a serious topic and there are people with hate comments. The video has been up for an hour! Try imagining what it's like to be a doctor, surrounded by people who are dying or sick, knowing there will be many cases where you cannot save your patients. You are fighting life and death while having to smile and act like everything is ok. Maybe instead of being trolls and hard-headed idiots who jump at every moment to make a harsh comment to feed into your broken ego, or trauma, Get help for your mental well-being and stop the cycle of cyberbullying. Also Maybe open and clean your ears because then you will hear that she does mention all doctors regardless of gender need to get help, she focuses on women or female doctors because she is a female and can therefore understand that side of the story more. She isn't gaslighting anyone or naming names or playing the blame game, she is coming in honesty and bravery to talk about her near-suicide and her experience, along with giving factual evidence of the truth. Which is much more than I can say for the hateful comments on this video. but if none of this changed your mind then practice something that should have been taught to you at a young age: If you have nothing nice to say, then don't say anything at all.

[@jacksonfitzsimmons4253]

@@caitlynpaddy6631 Doctors are not victims This woman (and all female doctors) are not oppressed. They are privileged people

[@graffguskoff]

Пуляй в Китай кроссовки шить

[@jacksonfitzsimmons4253]

I am a WOMAN! I am a VICTIM!

[@ddpwe5269]

Show us, on a doll, where they hurt you.

[@jacksonfitzsimmons4253]

@@ddpwe5269 **points to the doll’s ear**

[@victory9285]

Ignorance🤦

[@killgo49]

Always womans complains in this this century but what about the mens ? Huh

[@firstjayjay]

If you are white and or a male, than you don't struggle. You are a part of the problem and an affront to everyone else. Just how it is in the 21st

[@Noname-cn4ly]

Men have been complaining since the beginning of time! They ARE the original cry babies! 😡

[@malakali6267]

Don’t interfere 😒

[@Nushka23]

Maybe male entitlement has had its day?

[@firstjayjay]

@@Nushka23 thank you for making my point 😏

[@gooddogtalks]

Is she vaccinated?

[@defendliberty1289]

The modern woman is the biggest contradiction of our era. Supposedly empowered, strong and as capable as any man...but after given every special treatment and help in the book to succeed, she still "struggles" and wants more special treatment! LOL!

[@caitlynpaddy6631]

I'm amazed, an inspirational video has been uploaded talking about a serious topic and there are people with hate comments. The video has been up for an hour! Try imagining what it's like to be a doctor, surrounded by people who are dying or sick, knowing there will be many cases where you cannot save your patients. You are fighting life and death while having to smile and act like everything is ok. Maybe instead of being trolls and hard-headed idiots who jump at every moment to make a harsh comment to feed into your broken ego, or trauma, Get help for your mental well-being and stop the cycle of cyberbullying. Also Maybe open and clean your ears because then you will hear that she does mention all doctors regardless of gender need to get help, she focuses on women or female doctors because she is a female and can therefore understand that side of the story more. She isn't gaslighting anyone or naming names or playing the blame game, she is coming in honesty and bravery to talk about her near-suicide and her experience, along with giving factual evidence of the truth. Which is much more than I can say for the hateful comments on this video. but if none of this changed your mind then practice something that should have been taught to you at a young age: If you have nothing nice to say, then don't say anything at all.

[@defendliberty1289]

@@caitlynpaddy6631 An "inspirational video" would not even use the epiphet "female" before the "doctor", not even in the video title. And spare us the BS about "hate". Not long ago TEDx videos had variety and substance, now their all "wokeism" and identity politics. Reject those two and there will be no "hate" anymore

[@jacksonfitzsimmons4253]

@@heyfromheather6718 Female doctors are not victims They are highly privileged people.

[@victory9285]

Ignorance🤦

[@sandyschwaner4321]

I personally know six physicians who committed suicide. Five were male. It is not a "female weakness" problem.

[@Buddhavibez]

Poor me, poor me, pour me another

[@user-fb1ys2lj9c]

Poor ppl who have no compassion for others mental emotional state

[@user-fb1ys2lj9c]

We are humans with emotions

[@lmg7503]

😆👍

[@caitlynpaddy6631]

I'm amazed, an inspirational video has been uploaded talking about a serious topic and there are people with hate comments. The video has been up for an hour! Try imagining what it's like to be a doctor, surrounded by people who are dying or sick, knowing there will be many cases where you cannot save your patients. You are fighting life and death while having to smile and act like everything is ok. Maybe instead of being trolls and hard-headed idiots who jump at every moment to make a harsh comment to feed into your broken ego, or trauma, Get help for your mental well-being and stop the cycle of cyberbullying. Also Maybe open and clean your ears because then you will hear that she does mention all doctors regardless of gender need to get help, she focuses on women or female doctors because she is a female and can therefore understand that side of the story more. She isn't gaslighting anyone or naming names or playing the blame game, she is coming in honesty and bravery to talk about her near-suicide and her experience, along with giving factual evidence of the truth. Which is much more than I can say for the hateful comments on this video. but if none of this changed your mind then practice something that should have been taught to you at a young age: If you have nothing nice to say, then don't say anything at all.

[@deborahdean8867]

@@caitlynpaddy6631 look, doctoring isnt for everybody. In fact, it's only suitable for some, not the majority of people. You have to have certain personality traits and interests to be a doctor snd it sounds like it was too stressful a career choice for her. Doctors dont need to be coddled more. Sure they have stress, that's why they make the BIG BUCKS . Shes wanting her career dream to mold itself to her comfort level. With a medical degree she can find a comfortable job. She just wont be with the sick. And the way she sounds, I think she'd have these depression anxiety problems regardless of her career

[@georgeakoto6589]

Where is the evidence that female doctors are paid less for the same work as their male counterparts? You can give a poignant presentation without appealing to all the tenants of contemporary feminism such as gender pay gap in the health work force. There is no evidence in any country under the sun that female doctors are paid differently from their male colleagues for the same work. All doctors depending on their specialisation are paid accordingly and not because of their gender. The other points she raised are valid especially the depression among health workers. We need to put in place a better support system.

[@405OKCShiningOn]

It's good to be here for year 8 or longer. I really enjoy my time here and listen often. I bring my journal and reddit and starting thinking, writing. Thank for helping me in life. I am not good at what to say. I spent the first seven or eight years in Serbia then I was brought here with my parents. I was homeschled isolated. Attended college forced to study law, medicine, I told my wonderful hopeful family please let me just paint. I know in my teens I had bi piloar but no one saw it I was straight A, excellent art. I've meant to say your presence at other platforms are cool. I appreciate following those they are uplifting . Women are stressing about it's not their fault they too had an abortion they too wanted one and regret birth. I mean the nicest most real pple are lafy doctors. I saw one that gave me zofran. I wish SSRI, zofran and zelnorm were blended. That's a solution for depression the stomach upset and panic. It was several times I heard the sane few doctors talking at Ted talks about depression that reached me. I want to work but my meds manage me. Then I listen to medications and addiction channel content. What do I do? I'm rejected by a higher income higher better people than me? They are, my family but they are superior to the world. If I fail medicine I'll lose my family, what I said. It maddening heartache that needs a med like that blend. I, like everyone else look for the meaning. I feel my art matters thus I was called to that. I felt medicine was too intense I'm more research or clerical so I tried mental health . I was not strong enough I'm sorry I failed it's complicated. I feel such shame about it I practice goddess affirmations at Jessica helsop. I wanted to give back to my community after college not picking a mate or family just my art. They threw me away. Because of teds talks I can say these words without shame or fear. Happy new year, I'll send this out to others to hear. I'm seeing more homeless nurses needing food help at bank or food bank. I make supply bags in Norman Oklahoma I went to Arkansas to Tennessee to pa or up there back to Arkansas. Case.gmt needs me to stay in my car or they stop services.

[@klopossa2]

Thanks for sharing. Family pressure can be so abusive.

[@CynicalLight]

You could write a book about your life, what an amazing story.

[@blackdragon796]

@@CynicalLight about that, on coursera there are courses that helps you write your own novel. If anyone is interested🤘🏽😸

[@johncarter5707]

What you can do : is tell those medical students (who are mostly women) to not become a doctor. Tell young women in general that higher education is not going to make you happy.

[@Dk20231]

We can be better than this

[@caroldavis4265]

How is that a helpful idea? We need to solve the problem and give physicians way more support. Medical schools need to change the zeitgeist that physicians need to always be in charge and to need help makes them appear vulnerable! They need to learn to rely on their teams more. Everyone is there to help them.

[@caitlynpaddy6631]

I'm amazed, an inspirational video has been uploaded talking about a serious topic and there are people with hate comments. The video has been up for an hour! Try imagining what it's like to be a doctor, surrounded by people who are dying or sick, knowing there will be many cases where you cannot save your patients. You are fighting life and death while having to smile and act like everything is ok. Maybe instead of being trolls and hard-headed idiots who jump at every moment to make a harsh comment to feed into your broken ego, or trauma, Get help for your mental well-being and stop the cycle of cyberbullying. Also Maybe open and clean your ears because then you will hear that she does mention all doctors regardless of gender need to get help, she focuses on women or female doctors because she is a female and can therefore understand that side of the story more. She isn't gaslighting anyone or naming names or playing the blame game, she is coming in honesty and bravery to talk about her near-suicide and her experience, along with giving factual evidence of the truth. Which is much more than I can say for the hateful comments on this video. but if none of this changed your mind then practice something that should have been taught to you at a young age: If you have nothing nice to say, then don't say anything at all.

[@private15]

We need more doctors and better support for all doctors, especially for compassion fatigue.

[@rossfamilydenver]

Is that truly an acceptable solution in your eyes? To encourage women to not enter the field of medicine (or any higher education)? Perhaps we can take some advice from this speaker and make the medical profession a place of support for ALL doctors so that they can thrive doing what they love.