Srinagar, Oct. 10 -- In the high-stakes world of Indian healthcare, where lives hang in the balance amid overcrowded wards and relentless demands, a hidden crisis festers. Medical professionals-doctors, nurses, and residents-who pledge to heal others are increasingly succumbing to their own unseen wounds. Depression, anxiety, burnout, and even suicide have become alarmingly common, turning saviours into silent sufferers. Alarming Statistics: The Scale of Suffering The scale of the problem is staggering. A comprehensive scoping review of 122 studies from 2000 to 2024 reveals that over half of surveyed Indian doctors exhibit significant depression and anxiety symptoms. Among junior doctors, depression affects 11.4%, while residents face a s...