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Two in five GPs have had mental health problems, survey finds
BMJ 2018; 362 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.k3638 (Published 23 August 2018)
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Doctors and Mental Health in Developing Countries
Doctors who practise alternative medicine are more prone to have mental health disturbances in developing countries. Excessive use of alcohol, tobacco products, beetalnuts usage and drug abuse are important causes of their mental health disorders. In addition to the above, familial disputes, extramarital affairs, financial crises and other co-morbid disease health status are also the reasons for their mental illnesses. Mental ill health is more common in middle aged and older female doctors than male doctors who practise in urban than in rural areas. Practice pattern and the number of patients seen by doctors can also influence mental health.
Competing interests: No competing interests
31 August 2018
M.A. Aleem
Emeritus Professor* Neurologist**
A.M Hakkim
The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University** ABC Hospital**
Chennai 600032* Trichy 620018** Tamilnadu India
@drmaaleem
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