Health and wellbeing


Health and wellbeing


RACGP National New Fellows > Health and Wellbeing

Helping you take care of your own physical, mental, emotional and social health

Your career in general practice will be rewarding and fulfilling as you contribute to the good health of your patients and community. However, being a GP can also be challenging and stressful, especially during the early years of your career.<

This can contribute to high rates of depression, anxiety and other mental health problems among doctors, and that medical professionals can be reluctant to access mental health services.

We encourage you to take care of your own physical, mental, emotional and social health and seek support when you need it. We’ve developed a range of events, resources and services to help GPs manage their self-care and mental wellbeing.

John Murtagh Library

As an RACGP member, you have access to a huge range of information and resources from the eBook central collection of the John Murtagh Library. Just log in to the RACGP website and follow the links.

The Essence of Health: The Seven Pillars of Wellbeing
Craig Hassed. Ebury Press, 2008.

First Do No Harm: Being a Resilient Doctor in the 21st Century
Leanne Rowe. McGraw-Hill, 2009.

Generally Speaking podcast

Dr Gill Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas discuss current and emerging challenges in general practice

Support for rural and remote GPs

Events and resources aimed specifically at new GPs in rural, regional and remote areas

DRS4DRS

State/territory phone numbers for confidential advice and resources for GPs across Australia

GP Health

A collection of support resources for GPs, including:

RACGP General Practice Business Toolkit

Helping you manage the business side of general practice

General Practice Registrars Australia

A wellbeing checklist for doctors

Broaden Your Career Options

The RACGP opens the door to a world of professional possibilities, from specialising in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, helping prepare the GPs of tomorrow, furthering the profession through research or running your own practice.