Army veteran GP reacts to suicide report recommendations The Government has apologised for the failures of ‘successive governments’ in response to an interim report from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
Suicide rates reveal the silent suffering of Australia’s ageing men This group is growing older, feeling alone and flying under the radar, write Rhys Mantell and Dr Adrienne Withall.
New way of identifying men at risk of depression and suicide Developed by the University of Adelaide, the tool can reportedly flag men who have ‘up to 30 times’ the risk of suicidal ideation.
Why GPs’ self-care matters: Jono’s devastating story Dr Jonathan Morling took his own life earlier this year. His wife, Caroline, talks to newsGP about her drive to improve mental health outcomes for doctors.
Nearly half of Australia’s suicides potentially avoidable More than 145,000 years of healthy life was lost in Australia in 2019 due to suicide and self-harm, but four key factors could reduce that figure.
Suicide toll highlights mental health challenges A new World Health Organization report lays bare the global toll due to suicide each year – and the challenges facing health professionals.
Royal commission into veteran suicide only one piece of the puzzle A GP and former Army Major believes it needs to occur in conjunction with the National Commissioner, to ensure recommendations are implemented.
Research suggests men with depression are slipping through the cracks Clinicians have been advised to be on ‘very high’ alert for depression in men, especially those who present to their GP frequently.
‘As a clinician, I’ve seen them on that brink’ GP and former Army Major Dr Kerry Summerscales speaks to newsGP about the importance of a royal commission into veteran suicide.
R U OK? Day a reminder to reach out It is more important than ever to check in with family and friends this year. Lifting the mental burden can start with a simple question.