Mental health support and counselling for all doctors

The Drs4Drs service has expanded to include a new and dedicated support system for LQBTQIA+ doctors and students.

Drs4Drs has added a new dedicated counselling service for doctors and medical students who identify as LGBTQIA+ and who would like to speak to a LGBTQIA+ psychologist or counsellor. The service is accessible through the 1300 Dr4Drs (1300 374 377) mental health support line.

The new counselling service is available during business hours, while appointments can also be made by calling the 1300 Dr4Drs support line at any other time.

Drs4Drs encourages all doctors and medical students to reach out for support if and when they need it.  Support is at hand for both physical and mental health.

It is also important that doctors and medical students have their own GP with whom they can build an ongoing relationship and who will be a trusted health adviser.

The Drs4Drs website has contact details for the state service providers, where you will be supported by a medical colleague. Additionally, Drs4Drs offers a 24/7, free, confidential health mental support service with psychologists and counsellors who can provide support to medical professionals as well as their spouses and partners. Find out more at www.drs4drs.com.au/getting-help.

Support is available for you — colleague to colleague, or with a counsellor or psychologist.

For support call 1300 374 377.