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GP Link Lunch focuses on new SWSPHN-funded employee assistance for general practice staff

15 February 2022

As you may know, SWSPHN is funding an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Best You by Benestar, to support the mental health and wellbeing of all general practice staff and their families.

Dr Kenneth McCroary, Chair of Sydney South West GP Link, spoke to SWSPHN’s Director of Planning and Performance Amy Prince about the EAP for general practice staff for the latest in his GP Link Lunch series.

Amy said:

“Primary care aside, we know that 50 per cent of the population will experience mental ill-health at some point in their lifetime and we know that GPs aren’t immune to that

“The program we have funded … will provide individual coaching with qualified clinicians like psychologists, dieticians, social workers and others, depending on your specific needs for your physical and mental health. They can help with a wide range of issues, covering the workplace, family and relationship, grief, improving exercise and nutrition and lots of other things in between.”

Read the full interview and learn more about Best You by Benestar

Download Benestar’s self-care checklist

Download MyCoach for Individuals

Keep an eye on the post for an envelope from SWSPHN with more information about how to access this great service.