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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