Michael Ivy: Doctors and Mental Health

Howie and Harlan are joined by Michael Ivy, a surgeon and Yale New Haven Health's deputy chief medical officer, to discuss the mental health issues facing physicians and his own experience with burnout and depression. Harlan reports on new research casting doubt on the benefits of intermittent fasting; Howie explains how a new drug can help reduce the disproportionate rate of renal failure among people of African descent.  If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you can call 988 or text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 support. Links: "Are you napping too much?" "Effects of Time-Restricted Eating on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease" U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Health Worker Burnout Stanford Medicine: The Stanford Model of Professional Fulfillment College of American Pathologists College: CURES Act Fact Sheet "Inaxaplin for Proteinuric Kidney Disease in Persons with Two APOL1 Variants" "Inhibiting APOL1 to Treat Kidney Disease" Learn more about the MBA for Executives program at Yale SOM. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.