‘I was in tears when my colleague walked in and gave me a hug’: The psychiatrist who desperately needed therapy

A story of physician burnout, angst and depression that ultimately ended well for Professor Brett McDermott.
Professor Brett McDermott.

Who do psychiatrists turn to when they need therapy?

In Professor Brett McDermott’s case, a fellow psychiatrist eventually came to his aid, but not before a protracted search for someone to take him on as a patient.