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  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

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  • Depression is prevalent among physicians, yet many hesitate to seek help.
  • Understanding help-seeking behaviors in doctors is crucial for their well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine rates and patterns of professional help-seeking for depression among Australian doctors.
  • To identify predictors and barriers associated with help-seeking behavior in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary analysis of a nationwide survey of 12,252 Australian doctors.
  • Focus on the 4,154 doctors who reported experiencing serious depression.
  • Logistic regression analysis to identify factors associated with professional help-seeking.

Main Results:

  • 60% of depressed doctors sought professional help.
  • Privacy and confidentiality were the most common barriers.
  • Females, locally-trained, and senior doctors were more likely to seek help.
  • Psychiatrists were more likely to seek help, while surgeons and pathologists/radiologists were less likely.

Conclusions:

  • A majority of depressed doctors seek professional help, but a significant portion does not.
  • Barriers such as confidentiality concerns and career impact hinder help-seeking.
  • Interventions should target specific groups, including male, overseas-trained, junior doctors, surgeons, and pathologists/radiologists, to improve help-seeking rates.