This course confronts the uncomfortable reality of suicide in anesthesia, unpacking why anesthesiologists face higher risk than both the general population and other specialties. You’ll explore the roles of drug access, perfectionism, stigma, gender-specific pressures, and institutional culture—then pivot to practical, evidence-based strategies for recognition, support, and prevention. The goal: equip you to better protect yourself, your colleagues, and your department by fostering a safer, more honest, and truly supportive professional environment.