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.
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.
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