Andrea L. Leschak PharmD’s Post

I wasn't going to post today, but I had to get this off my chest. I received a comment yesterday from a guy that asked whether the right type of people are entering the healthcare profession and whether those entering need to be stronger, and that's why the suicide rates are so high. There was no ill intent behind his comment, he simply asked a question and I'm glad he did. I've encountered people in the past that have assumed that those that suffer are weak. I cannot stress this enough, especially during mental health awareness month but burnout that leads to suicide has nothing to do with weakness. You cannot mentally overcome: - Long shifts - Minimal sleep - Poor eating habits - Lack of social health - Missing family events - Regular bullying and hazing - Constant stress and pressure Even the strongest people I know will break under those conditions. And let me be clear, this is relatable to any industry. If you're overworked, not sleeping, stressed, and overwhelmed, it is going to take a toll on your physical and mental health, no matter how tough you are. The solution is not to try and make people 'stronger' but to focus on the imbalances that lead to physical and mental health issues in the first place. To raise awareness and focus on prevention rather than cure. Remember, sleep deprivation by itself is a form of torture. We cannot blame individuals for suffering in environments that are intended to break them. We should focus on the bigger picture instead. 🥦 #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

I wasn't going to post today, but I had to get this off my chest. I received a comment yesterday from a guy that asked whether the right type of people are entering the healthcare profession and whether those entering need to be stronger, and that's why the suicide rates are so high. There was no ill intent behind his comment, he simply asked a question and I'm glad he did. I've encountered people in the past that have assumed that those that suffer are weak. I cannot stress this enough, especially during mental health awareness month but burnout that leads to suicide has nothing to do with weakness. You cannot mentally overcome: - Long shifts - Minimal sleep - Poor eating habits - Lack of social health - Missing family events - Regular bullying and hazing - Constant stress and pressure Even the strongest people I know will break under those conditions. And let me be clear, this is relatable to any industry. If you're overworked, not sleeping, stressed, and overwhelmed, it is going to take a toll on your physical and mental health, no matter how tough you are. The solution is not to try and make people 'stronger' but to focus on the imbalances that lead to physical and mental health issues in the first place. To raise awareness and focus on prevention rather than cure. Remember, sleep deprivation by itself is a form of torture. We cannot blame individuals for suffering in environments that are intended to break them. We should focus on the bigger picture instead. 🥦 #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

I wasn't going to post today, but I had to get this off my chest. I received a comment yesterday from a guy that asked whether the right type of people are entering the healthcare profession and whether those entering need to be stronger, and that's why the suicide rates are so high. There was no ill intent behind his comment, he simply asked a question and I'm glad he did. I've encountered people in the past that have assumed that those that suffer are weak. I cannot stress this enough, especially during mental health awareness month but burnout that leads to suicide has nothing to do with weakness. You cannot mentally overcome: - Long shifts - Minimal sleep - Poor eating habits - Lack of social health - Missing family events - Regular bullying and hazing - Constant stress and pressure Even the strongest people I know will break under those conditions. And let me be clear, this is relatable to any industry. If you're overworked, not sleeping, stressed, and overwhelmed, it is going to take a toll on your physical and mental health, no matter how tough you are. The solution is not to try and make people 'stronger' but to focus on the imbalances that lead to physical and mental health issues in the first place. To raise awareness and focus on prevention rather than cure. Remember, sleep deprivation by itself is a form of torture. We cannot blame individuals for suffering in environments that are intended to break them. We should focus on the bigger picture instead. 🥦 #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

I wasn't going to post today, but I had to get this off my chest. I received a comment yesterday from a guy that asked whether the right type of people are entering the healthcare profession and whether those entering need to be stronger, and that's why the suicide rates are so high. There was no ill intent behind his comment, he simply asked a question and I'm glad he did. I've encountered people in the past that have assumed that those that suffer are weak. I cannot stress this enough, especially during mental health awareness month but burnout that leads to suicide has nothing to do with weakness. You cannot mentally overcome: - Long shifts - Minimal sleep - Poor eating habits - Lack of social health - Missing family events - Regular bullying and hazing - Constant stress and pressure Even the strongest people I know will break under those conditions. And let me be clear, this is relatable to any industry. If you're overworked, not sleeping, stressed, and overwhelmed, it is going to take a toll on your physical and mental health, no matter how tough you are. The solution is not to try and make people 'stronger' but to focus on the imbalances that lead to physical and mental health issues in the first place. To raise awareness and focus on prevention rather than cure. Remember, sleep deprivation by itself is a form of torture. We cannot blame individuals for suffering in environments that are intended to break them. We should focus on the bigger picture instead. 🥦 #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

I wasn't going to post today, but I had to get this off my chest. I received a comment yesterday from a guy that asked whether the right type of people are entering the healthcare profession and whether those entering need to be stronger, and that's why the suicide rates are so high. There was no ill intent behind his comment, he simply asked a question and I'm glad he did. I've encountered people in the past that have assumed that those that suffer are weak. I cannot stress this enough, especially during mental health awareness month but burnout that leads to suicide has nothing to do with weakness. You cannot mentally overcome: - Long shifts - Minimal sleep - Poor eating habits - Lack of social health - Missing family events - Regular bullying and hazing - Constant stress and pressure Even the strongest people I know will break under those conditions. And let me be clear, this is relatable to any industry. If you're overworked, not sleeping, stressed, and overwhelmed, it is going to take a toll on your physical and mental health, no matter how tough you are. The solution is not to try and make people 'stronger' but to focus on the imbalances that lead to physical and mental health issues in the first place. To raise awareness and focus on prevention rather than cure. Remember, sleep deprivation by itself is a form of torture. We cannot blame individuals for suffering in environments that are intended to break them. We should focus on the bigger picture instead. 🥦 #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

I wasn't going to post today, but I had to get this off my chest. I received a comment yesterday from a guy that asked whether the right type of people are entering the healthcare profession and whether those entering need to be stronger, and that's why the suicide rates are so high. There was no ill intent behind his comment, he simply asked a question and I'm glad he did. I've encountered people in the past that have assumed that those that suffer are weak. I cannot stress this enough, especially during mental health awareness month but burnout that leads to suicide has nothing to do with weakness. You cannot mentally overcome: - Long shifts - Minimal sleep - Poor eating habits - Lack of social health - Missing family events - Regular bullying and hazing - Constant stress and pressure Even the strongest people I know will break under those conditions. And let me be clear, this is relatable to any industry. If you're overworked, not sleeping, stressed, and overwhelmed, it is going to take a toll on your physical and mental health, no matter how tough you are. The solution is not to try and make people 'stronger' but to focus on the imbalances that lead to physical and mental health issues in the first place. To raise awareness and focus on prevention rather than cure. Remember, sleep deprivation by itself is a form of torture. We cannot blame individuals for suffering in environments that are intended to break them. We should focus on the bigger picture instead. 🥦 #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

I wasn't going to post today, but I had to get this off my chest. I received a comment yesterday from a guy that asked whether the right type of people are entering the healthcare profession and whether those entering need to be stronger, and that's why the suicide rates are so high. There was no ill intent behind his comment, he simply asked a question and I'm glad he did. I've encountered people in the past that have assumed that those that suffer are weak. I cannot stress this enough, especially during mental health awareness month but burnout that leads to suicide has nothing to do with weakness. You cannot mentally overcome: - Long shifts - Minimal sleep - Poor eating habits - Lack of social health - Missing family events - Regular bullying and hazing - Constant stress and pressure Even the strongest people I know will break under those conditions. And let me be clear, this is relatable to any industry. If you're overworked, not sleeping, stressed, and overwhelmed, it is going to take a toll on your physical and mental health, no matter how tough you are. The solution is not to try and make people 'stronger' but to focus on the imbalances that lead to physical and mental health issues in the first place. To raise awareness and focus on prevention rather than cure. Remember, sleep deprivation by itself is a form of torture. We cannot blame individuals for suffering in environments that are intended to break them. We should focus on the bigger picture instead. 🥦 #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

I wasn't going to post today, but I had to get this off my chest. I received a comment yesterday from a guy that asked whether the right type of people are entering the healthcare profession and whether those entering need to be stronger, and that's why the suicide rates are so high. There was no ill intent behind his comment, he simply asked a question and I'm glad he did. I've encountered people in the past that have assumed that those that suffer are weak. I cannot stress this enough, especially during mental health awareness month but burnout that leads to suicide has nothing to do with weakness. You cannot mentally overcome: - Long shifts - Minimal sleep - Poor eating habits - Lack of social health - Missing family events - Regular bullying and hazing - Constant stress and pressure Even the strongest people I know will break under those conditions. And let me be clear, this is relatable to any industry. If you're overworked, not sleeping, stressed, and overwhelmed, it is going to take a toll on your physical and mental health, no matter how tough you are. The solution is not to try and make people 'stronger' but to focus on the imbalances that lead to physical and mental health issues in the first place. To raise awareness and focus on prevention rather than cure. Remember, sleep deprivation by itself is a form of torture. We cannot blame individuals for suffering in environments that are intended to break them. We should focus on the bigger picture instead. 🥦 #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

I wasn't going to post today, but I had to get this off my chest. I received a comment yesterday from a guy that asked whether the right type of people are entering the healthcare profession and whether those entering need to be stronger, and that's why the suicide rates are so high. There was no ill intent behind his comment, he simply asked a question and I'm glad he did. I've encountered people in the past that have assumed that those that suffer are weak. I cannot stress this enough, especially during mental health awareness month but burnout that leads to suicide has nothing to do with weakness. You cannot mentally overcome: - Long shifts - Minimal sleep - Poor eating habits - Lack of social health - Missing family events - Regular bullying and hazing - Constant stress and pressure Even the strongest people I know will break under those conditions. And let me be clear, this is relatable to any industry. If you're overworked, not sleeping, stressed, and overwhelmed, it is going to take a toll on your physical and mental health, no matter how tough you are. The solution is not to try and make people 'stronger' but to focus on the imbalances that lead to physical and mental health issues in the first place. To raise awareness and focus on prevention rather than cure. Remember, sleep deprivation by itself is a form of torture. We cannot blame individuals for suffering in environments that are intended to break them. We should focus on the bigger picture instead. 🥦 #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

I wasn't going to post today, but I had to get this off my chest. I received a comment yesterday from a guy that asked whether the right type of people are entering the healthcare profession and whether those entering need to be stronger, and that's why the suicide rates are so high. There was no ill intent behind his comment, he simply asked a question and I'm glad he did. I've encountered people in the past that have assumed that those that suffer are weak. I cannot stress this enough, especially during mental health awareness month but burnout that leads to suicide has nothing to do with weakness. You cannot mentally overcome: - Long shifts - Minimal sleep - Poor eating habits - Lack of social health - Missing family events - Regular bullying and hazing - Constant stress and pressure Even the strongest people I know will break under those conditions. And let me be clear, this is relatable to any industry. If you're overworked, not sleeping, stressed, and overwhelmed, it is going to take a toll on your physical and mental health, no matter how tough you are. The solution is not to try and make people 'stronger' but to focus on the imbalances that lead to physical and mental health issues in the first place. To raise awareness and focus on prevention rather than cure. Remember, sleep deprivation by itself is a form of torture. We cannot blame individuals for suffering in environments that are intended to break them. We should focus on the bigger picture instead. 🥦 #mentalhealthawarenessmonth