Belinda K. Lunnay

Nov 20, 2024 | medicalxpress.com | Belinda K. Lunnay |Kristen Foley |Paul Ward

Even before the COVID pandemic, which added significant pressure to the health-care workforce, Australian doctors experienced poor mental health at higher rates than the overall population. The risk is particularly high for medical students, junior doctors and female doctors. A recent review of data from 20 countries found suicide was 76% more likely among female physicians compared to the general female population.

Nov 19, 2024 | theconversation.com | Belinda K. Lunnay |Kristen Foley |Paul Ward

Even before the COVID pandemic, which added significant pressure to the health-care workforce, Australian doctors experienced poor mental health at higher rates than the overall population. The risk is particularly high for medical students, junior doctors and female doctors. A recent review of data from 20 countries found suicide was 76% more likely among female physicians compared to the general female population. All this is a problem for the doctors themselves, and often for their loved ones.

Nov 11, 2024 | insightplus.mja.com.au | Belinda K. Lunnay

Even before the COVID pandemic, which added significant pressure to the health-care workforce, Australian doctors experienced poor mental health at higher rates than the overall population. The risk is particularly high for medical students, junior doctors and female doctors. A recent review of data from 20 countries found suicide was 76% more likely among female physicians compared to the general female population. All this is a problem for the doctors themselves, and often for their loved ones.