Suicide Prevention

National Physician Suicide Awareness Day

September 17, 2026

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Physician suicide is a tremendous issue in healthcare today. Each physician suicide is a devastating loss affecting everyone - family, friends, colleagues, and up to 1 million patients per year. For more information click here. 

Links and Resources

Suicide Prevention Toolkit

LifeBridge Chattanooga Physician Well Being Initiative

Tennessee Suicide Prevention Resource Guide

UT GME Employee Assistance Program for residents/fellows at no cost to them (through United Healthcare Employee Optum Well-Being Solutions)

Up to 7 visits at no cost for each issue or problem

Services can be requested by phone at 866.374.6061 or request online using access code "UTGME".