Table 1. Types of coping behaviour reported by GPs, and frequency of endorsement.

Coping Behaviour	Number of GPs endorsing
Getting away from Christchurch	5
Informal peer / colleague support	5
Socialising with friends	5
Work as an escape from personal difficulties	4
Exercise	3
Working part-time / reducing hours	3
TV / Games / Hobbies	2
Personal faith / Church	2
Community support	2
Formal peer support	1
Focusing on others	1