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Mandatory reporting: Changing attitudes within the profession

Mandatory reporting: Changing attitudes within the profession

Altering existing mandatory reporting laws would help to foster a new message about the philosophy of the medical profession and its approach to the mental health of its practitioners, the President of the Australian Medical Students’ Association told newsGP.


NSW Health Minister pushing for changes to mandatory reporting laws

NSW Health Minister pushing for changes to mandatory reporting laws

New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard wants doctors to be able to address their issues of mental health without fear of professional consequences.


Australian mental health spend reaches $9 billion

Australian mental health spend reaches $9 billion

Figures released last week show that Australia’s overall spending on mental health has grown significantly over the past two decades, reflecting GPs’ increasing role in this area of healthcare.


Managing anxiety and depression in older patients

Managing anxiety and depression in older patients

Issues of depression and anxiety are often overlooked in older patients, but these conditions can be just as important to monitor as physical health.


Boost in federal funding for youth mental health

Boost in federal funding for youth mental health

The Federal Government will provide $100 million in funding to help Australian schools and communities assist young people experiencing challenges with mental health.


Mental health encounters on the rise in general practice

Mental health encounters on the rise in general practice

One out of every eight general practice encounters in 2015–16 was related to an issue of mental health, according to new data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.


GPs call for improved mental health funding

GPs call for improved mental health funding

GPs need to be better remunerated for treating patients experiencing issues of mental health, prominent GP and former President of AMA Victoria Dr Mukesh Haikerwal told newsGP.


World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day

As the healthcare profession marks World Mental Health Day, a recent RACGP benchmark report has revealed that psychological issues are presenting in almost two-thirds of Australian GPs’ consultations.
 


Sports and mental health

Sports and mental health

The bracingly honest words from 25-year-old AFL footballer Alex Fasolo about his struggles with depression have highlighted the fact issues of mental health can affect anyone, even professional athletes who are often revered as near-gods.
 


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