The Self-Care Habits of Real Physicians — By the Numbers

A physician survey conducted by Neurology Advisor for Mental Health Awareness Month offers a candid look at how doctors recharge. Among 89 U.S. physicians surveyed, the most common self-care practices were:

• exercise (79%),
• reading (72%),
• and spending time with friends, family, or community (70%).

Watching a movie or show came in at 64%, while spending time alone was reported by 42%. Cooking or baking, writing, meditating, and volunteering each registered between 18% and 36%, and attending a class or workshop rounded out the list at 17%.

The data is a reminder that physician wellbeing doesn’t require a dramatic intervention — it often starts with the basics: movement, connection, and rest. For a profession where burnout affects nearly half the workforce, these aren’t luxuries. They’re clinical necessities.

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Source: Neurology Advisor physician survey, Mental Health Awareness Month.

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