Rise in older doctors seeking confidential help for depression, burnout and substance use, new report reveals

The Practitioner Health Matters Programme provides private support to health professionals in distress.

Eilish O'Regan

A growing number of older doctors are turning to a confidential service for help with anxiety, depression, burnout and substance use, a new report reveals today.

There were 107 new presentations seeking support from the service last year, most of whom were doctors as well as a number of dentists and pharmacists, with some contemplating suicide.