Caring for people at the end of life can be emotionally heavy, and grief can show up in unexpected ways. Below are Australian resources for medical students seeking support, reflection, and guidance around death, dying, and grief.
support for med students and doctors
Drs4Drs
A free, confidential 24/7 mental health support service for doctors and medical students across Australia. It offers counselling, support, and help connecting with further care if needed.Learn more24/7 helpline: 1300 Dr4Drs13YARN
A free, confidential 24/7 crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Learn moreCall 13Yarn: 13 92 76Your Health in Mind
RANZCP
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists has a ‘Find a psychiatrist’ resource that can help you locate a psychiatrist near you, with skills suitable to your treatment needs. There are additional filters that apply to medical students and there is no need to include your postcode or location if you select ‘online appointments’.Learn moreQLife
QLife offers phone and online chat support for LGBTIQ+ people and their loved ones wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, feelings, relationships, mental health, and more.
Learn moreCall Qlife: 1800 184 527immediate support
000
If you or someone else is in immediate danger,
Call 000 right away.Lifeline
13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support.1800RESPECT
24-hour support for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, and abuse.
Call 1800Respect.A Dose of Grief is not an emergency support service.