Clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of work-related mental health conditions in general practice
Source : Monash University
Work related mental health conditions are the second most common cause of workers’ compensation, however, these conditions are typically challenging to diagnose and treat. In Australia, most injured workers seek care from their general practitioner (GP). Developed to assist GPs with the diagnosis and management of work-related mental health conditions, this guideline focuses on the following mental health conditions that may have arisen as a result of work : depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder, adjustment disorder and substance use disorder. Documents include the full Guideline, which provides detail about the guideline development process, a summary of the evidence for each topic, recommendations and consensus statements, and further information to consider when implementing the recommendations; a short form guideline has also been developed which lists the detailed recommendations and practice points derived from the Guideline; and lastly a two page GP summary which provides a snapshot of the recommendations and consensus statements in the Guideline.