AUA 2025 LAB Webinar: Breaking Barriers: A National Call to Action on Physician Mental Health

Join us for a powerful and timely webinar with Dr. Daniel Saddawi-Konefka–an anesthesiologist, educator, and nationally recognized advocate for physician well-being–as he explores evidence-informed strategies to dismantle the barriers preventing physicians from accessing mental health care. 

This session will highlight insights from Dr. Saddawi-Konefka's recently published JAMA article "Reducing Barriers to Mental Health Care for Physicians: An Overview and Strategic Recommendations"

Description
Despite high rates of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and burnout among physicians, less than one-third seek help. Dr. Saddawi-Konefka and colleagues examine why–and what can be done to change this.  

Learning Objectives: 

• Cultural and systemic barriers: From stigma and licensing fears to inflexible work schedules and confidentiality concerns.
• Evidence-based solutions: Including peer support programs, confidential care access, opt-out check-ins, and legislative reform.
• Burnout vs. Mental Illness: How misunderstanding this distinction contributes to misdiagnosis and missed interventions. 
• Policy and leadership advocacy: A call for eliminating intrusive mental health questions on licensure and empowering physicians through confidential, accessible care. 

Why This Matters
Physician mental health is not just a personal issue–it's a public health imperative. Untreated conditions among physicians impact workforce sustainability, patient care quality, and suicide risk. This webinar will empower institutions and individuals alike to push beyond awareness into action. 

Speaker: Daniel Saddawi-Konefka, MD, MBA
Moderator: Tetsuro (Ted) Sakai, MD, PhD, MHA, FASA

Register here: https://aua.memberclicks.net/1125