Rebecca Black worried her husband's life was at risk from depression but he feared the stigma of seeking help. It's a story medical professionals know all too well.
experience very high levels of psychological distress, higher than the general community, and 10 per cent have experienced suicidal thoughts.In all states except WA, if a medical practitioner, such as a psychologist, believes the doctor could pose a risk to the public they must report them to the medical board.
Usually when we talk about suicide we say those four magic words:"just ask for help". But Honor Eastly knows it's not that simple. "The issue for doctors is that they just don't know if the person they divulge their problems to is someone who is going to understand the interpretation of the law.
An ice addict finds refuge in a recycling bin, a mother fears the death of her drug-addled daughter: these are the stories of suffering and survival in Victoria's strained mental health system.Dr Schultz counsels doctors and medical students and is mindful of their need for privacy: she sees them in an"inconspicuous" clinic and allows fifteen-minute gaps between appointments to ensure her patients don't run into one another.
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