ReviewSaudi journal of medicine & medical sciences
Mental Health Issues among Physicians in Saudi Arabia: A Scoping Review.
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- Depression and Anxiety Symptoms and Public Stigma of Receiving Psychological Help: The Mediating Role of Anticipated Stigma at Work among Healthcare Workers.The Psychiatric quarterly · 2026Article
- Evaluation of Mental Health Profiles of Healthcare Workers in Northern Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional DASS-21 Study with Implications for Prevention and Interdisciplinary Care.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Physicians in Saudi Arabia encounter significant occupational stressors that elevate their risk of mental health challenges. Objective: This review maps research on the mental health of physicians in Saudi Arabia, identifies key themes and gaps, and contributes to understanding physician well-being. It aims to inform future research and targeted interventions to improve both physician well-being and healthcare quality. Methods: This scoping review mapped literature (2000-2024) on the mental health of physicians in Saudi Arabia. Inclusion criteria were primary research studies (quantitative or mixed methods) on the mental health of physician (interns to consultants) in Saudi Arabia. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched. Thematic synthesis was performed. Results: Eighty-eight cross-sectional studies (sample size range: 55-1205; Conclusions: This review highlights significant, interconnected mental health challenges among physicians in Saudi Arabia, particularly in high-stress specialties and among female physicians. Targeted interventions and future research are needed to address work-related stress, improve coping, enhance institutional support, and promote physician well-being and healthcare quality.
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