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Mental Health of Doctors In India, there’s an old saying that, ‘Doctors are second to God’. Every parent dreams of seeing their child grow up to be a doctor someday. A career in medicine is seen to guarantee status, money, reputation in society etc. However, most people miss out on understanding the nuances of the profession. It’s a career nothing short of demanding, a job requiring intense schooling, constant training and a chaotic schedule – not to forget the heavy dose of patience and tenacity. Though the rewards of all the hard work are plentiful but it definitely comes with its own share of downsides too. Lets talk about “Compassion fatigue”. Along with their own issues, doctors have to face problems of many other people. Everyday. Day and Night. There are times wh...