Five things the pandemic has revealed about the Australian psyche The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about some of the most dramatic changes to Australian life in recent memory.
Surging demand for eating disorder support during pandemic Experts say increased stress, anxiety and change in routine are all contributing to a rise in disordered eating.
Doctors and the difficulty of admitting to issues of mental health Doctors can find it hard to ‘practice what we preach’, according to consultant psychiatrist Dr Eli Kotler.
Go to the market: Government-supplied PPE for GPs a ‘fallback’ Frontline GPs should largely rely on commercial supplies for their own essential personal protective equipment, governments have confirmed.
No rise in suicide but GPs reminded to be on alert Newly released data show the number of suicide deaths has not increased as predicted. But experts warn it is still early days.
Inquiry told GPs should be ‘essential’ part of pandemic preparedness The RACGP highlighted shortfalls in the Queensland Government’s COVID-19 health response at a parliamentary hearing.
Unusual things we’ve learned about the coronavirus Much as come to light since the world became aware of COVID-19.
Is there a long-term future for masks in Australia? It has been said that social distancing will be part of our lives for the duration of the pandemic. Could that also be true of face coverings?
Masks with valves ‘won’t properly protect others’ Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has issued clear advice that masks with valves will not help to limit the spread of coronavirus.
‘You can show a lot of compassion over the phone’ As more patients make use of telehealth, the ability to deliver bad news over the phone is becoming increasingly important.