Self-referrals to a doctors' mental health service over 10 years

Abstract

Increasing numbers of doctors sought help from the doctors' mental health support service. More than half scored above the thresholds for burnout and psychological distress and these proportions were consistent over 10 years. Doctors may be more willing to seek help than a decade ago. Further research is needed to confirm the underlying reasons for this. More resource is needed to meet the increase in demand.