Abstract
This review will provide an overview of the prevalence of, and risk factors for, depression and suicide in medical practitioners. It will also discuss the barriers to accessing appropriate care and potential interventions for this population.
Keywords:
depression; doctors; help-seeking; medical students; suicide.
© 2018 Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Australia / epidemiology
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Depression / epidemiology*
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Depression / psychology*
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Depression / therapy
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Female
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Humans
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Job Satisfaction
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Male
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Occupational Stress / epidemiology
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Occupational Stress / psychology
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Occupational Stress / therapy
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Physicians / psychology*
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Risk Factors
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Suicidal Ideation
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Suicide / psychology*
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Suicide Prevention*
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Workload / psychology