Improving mental health and reducing suicide risk: How GPs can help during the COVID-19 pandemic

Authors

Wei-May Su, The University of Notre Dame AustraliaFollow
Louise Stone
Grant Blashki

Publication Details

Su, W., Stone, L., & Blashki, G. (2020). Improving mental health and reducing suicide risk: How GPs can help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medicine Today, 21 (9), 59-65.

Abstract

A potential 25% increase in suicides per annum has been predicted in Australia as a result of the distress associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. This article looks at how GPs can support the mental health of their patients while also taking care of their own wellbeing during this crisis.

Keywords

COVID-19, mental health, suicide, GPs, general practitioners

Link to Publisher Version (URL)

https://medicinetoday.com.au/2020/september/regular-series/improving-mental-health-and-reducing-suicide-risk-how-gps-can-help