The AGE advocates in their editorial section that doctors, nurses and other health practitioners need better mental health support.
The Age advocates in their editorial section that doctors, nurses and other health practitioners need better mental health support. A study revealed that the suicide rate of female health professionals is double those in other occupations.
The Age mentioned that the study's authors postulate that female doctors face an occupational stress, home/life pressures and ready access to prescription drugs. So, they say medical professionals have higher rates of stress than other occupations - reflecting long working hours, work-family conflict and anxiety about making mistakes.
The Age suggests as follow.
One practical measure would be to provide far better cover for doctors who need to take sick leave. Access to lethal prescription medicines is clearly a risk factor. Human connection can be a protective factor.
The Age advocates advocated that the Health practitioners provide crucial support, understanding and services to the community. It has become evident they need and deserve to get the same in return.
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