Dr Chris Cotton: My dealings with AHPRA after being sectioned

The GP talks about the fallout from his severe depression
Dr Chris Cotton
Dr Chris Cotton. Photo: Dan Luke Photography.

Last week, Dr Chris Cotton wrote about being sectioned after making a failed suicide attempt while experiencing psychotic depression.

Having undergone successful treatment – including ECT, Sydney GP said he wanted to break the stigma of mental illness within the medical profession.

The response from readers was overwhelming.

Here, he explains the aftermath along with his dealings with AHPRA.