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New way of identifying men at risk of depression and suicide

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

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.


Study looks at digital approach to secondary heart attack prevention

Study looks at digital approach to secondary heart attack prevention

New Australian research finds post-hospitalisation text messaging program can help improve lifestyle risk factors for heart attack survivors.


‘Sometimes hospitals don’t realise what GPs can do’

‘Sometimes hospitals don’t realise what GPs can do’

Ten COVID-positive aged care residents in Queensland recently avoided a costly and potentially damaging hospital trip, thanks to quick-thinking GPs.


Nearly half of Australia’s suicides potentially avoidable

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

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

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

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’

‘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.


Aspirin linked to better survival rates for bladder and breast cancer

Aspirin linked to better survival rates for bladder and breast cancer

The tide has turned against aspirin for cancer prevention – but new research suggests there may still be a role after diagnosis.


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