Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Harvard Psychologist Identifies Careers With Higher Suicide Risk
A Harvard psychologist, Dr. Matthew Nock, talked about jobs that have a higher chance of suicide.
He said doctors and police officers are at greater risk.
One reason is easy access to things that can cause harm.
Nock also talked about how artificial intelligence might hurt people's mental health.
He noted that while AI has good potential, it also has some dangers.
Dr. Matthew Nock discussed suicide risks related to specific careers.
Physicians and police officers are among those at higher risk.
Access to means plays a significant role in suicide risk.
Suicide rates vary by race and ethnicity.
Nock emphasized the potential dangers of artificial intelligence on mental health.
- Who
- Dr. Matthew Nock, a Harvard psychologist.
- What
- Discussed careers linked to higher suicide risk.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- On the 'On Purpose' podcast.
- Why
- To discuss suicide prevention and the impact of workplace pressure.
- Expert
- Dr. Matthew Nock, Harvard Psychologist
- Topic
- Suicide risk and workplace pressure
- Careers with Higher Risk
- Physicians, Police Officers
- Study Context
- Study on NYC police officers, mostly white men
- Key Factor
- Access to means
- Additional Risk Factor
- AI's potential negative effects on mental health