Mental health training for physicians supervising resident physicians: a cluster randomised controlled trial.

Objective: To evaluate an online training program for physician supervisors with the aim of promoting a mentally healthy workplace by improving their use of both responsive and preventive mental health support strategies.

Study Design: Cluster randomised, waitlist-controlled trial.

Setting, Participants: Royal Australasian College of Physicians fellows who were supervising at least one resident physician in any of the 31 primary health networks in Australia and 20 district health boards in New Zealand (health network clusters).

A mentally healthy framework to guide employers and policy makers.

Mental health problems among the working population represent a growing concern with huge impacts on individuals, organizations, compensation authorities, and social welfare systems. The workplace presents both psychosocial risks and unique opportunities for intervention. Although there has been rapid expansion of workplace mental health interventions over recent decades, clear direction around appropriate, evidence-based action remains limited.

Review of Sharp Recanalization Techniques in Central Venous Occlusions.

Benign central venous occlusions are frequently associated with long-term central venous access. Most of these occlusions can be recanalized with conventional endovascular technique. When conventional technique fails, sharp recanalization techniques (SRTs) can increase technical success.

Relationship between trauma, psychological distress and help-seeking among corrective service workers.

Background: Corrective service workers (CSWs) are at high risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health problems. Prevalence rates and help-seeking behaviours are under-researched within this population.

Aims: To assess rates of PTSD and distress, and identify predictors of intention to seek help, among workers at an Australian corrective service agency.