Doctors and suicide In this special episode of The Good GP, Dr Sean Stevens speaks with Dr Helen Wilcox and Caroline Morling on doctors mental health and suicide. In memory of Dr Jono Morling, this episode covers the important issue of doctors mental health and suicide. Jono's wife, Caroline, bravely shares Jono's story with the aim of helping other doctors. Resources to assist doctors in need: Doctor's Health Advisory Services provide a confidential, anonymous, 24 hour/7 days a week advice line in each Australian state, staffed by doctors, for doctors and medical students with health or personal problems. You will receive a response from a doctor within 4 hours of a call. Doctor's Health Services: ACT - 02 9437 6552 NT - 08 8366 0250 SA - 08 8366 0250 VIC - 03 9280 8712 NSW - 02 9437 6552 QLD - 07 3833 4352 TAS - 1800 991 997 WA - 08 9321 3098 If it is an emergency and you need to speak to someone immediately then call Lifeline on 131 114.
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