National Forum on Reducing the Risk of Suicide in the Medical Profession

On 14 September 2017, 82 members of the medical profession came together to focus on individual, organisational and environmental issues which impact negatively on doctors’ emotional health and well being, and may put them at risk of psychological harm, mental illness and suicide.  

Two key themes that emerged from the day, and also from the Australasian Doctors’ Health Conference that followed, were Culture and Compassion. A full report of the forum and recommendations for further action are being prepared.