Black Dog Institute Podcasts for Health Professionals

When you meet Mel it's easy to believe that she will achieve anything she sets her mind to. This includes surviving anorexia nervosa, living with obsessive compulsive disorder and now completing her residency to become a doctor. In this episode of Being Well, Mel shares how she has managed her mental health in the past and continues to while working within the high pressure health care industry. S...

In this podcast based on a recent webinar we partner with UCRH to talk about how frontline health and community workers can use digital wellbeing tools to help keep our Indigenous mob feeling ‘deadly’ (#feeling great!). Hosted by: David Edwards Guests: David Edwards, Tiarnee Schafer, Nathan Bramston, Samantha Wild Based on Webinar 45 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available here: h...

Medical professionals face significant challenges when they are experiencing an episode of mental illness. Their doctors play a dual role as both the health provider and colleague who could report to the medical board and affect another health provider's capacity to practice. This can hinder help-seeking in health providers, increase stigma, and delay early intervention. This panel session examine...

Australia’s emergency service workers keep our communities safe. Encountering unprecedented levels of emotional distress when responding to crises is part of the job. While for most people the distress will only last a few days or weeks, some will go on to develop mental health issues. Learning more about the impacts of trauma, skills to help manage the distress of your patients and what support s...

Mandy had 'less than zero' knowledge about mental illness until she experienced an acute episode of postnatal psychosis 10 years ago. Mandy is now a passionate mental health advocate who is sharing her story to ensure others have access to the information she didn't. Some of the things spoken about in this podcast may be distressing to some people. If you or someone you know find this content dist...

In this podcast based on a recent webinar we discuss the Indigenous concept of Social and Emotional Wellbeing, focusing on the curation of culturally appropriate digital resources. We will introduce participants to a new website, called WellMob that houses over 200 Indigenous-specific digital wellbeing resources. Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman Guests: David Edwards, Dr. Anthony Vogelpoel Simon DuBois Bas...

Shai has been part of the Black Dog Institute family since 2014 during that time has been an active mental health advocate, sharing her story with schools and community groups across Australia and working to reinvigorate BiteBack program. Shai now works in out of home care, helping young people who are experiencing a similar childhood to her own. Please note this podcast references suicide and chi...

Most of us have been faced with a patient who is not responding to standard treatments for depression. What can we do to support these patients? TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) and Ketamine have a growing body of research which indicate that they can be successful in the treatment of depression with many patients showing positive results. This Expert Insights panel session discusses how th...

In Australia, suicide rates have continued to rise over the last decade. Now, COVID-19 and the recent bushfire season has led to unexpected social and economic disruption and devastating impacts on the psychological health of Australians. Research and lived experience evidence tell us that suicidal behaviours are complex and can be shaped by the social, economic, and physical environments in which...

In this podcast, based on a recent webinar we discuss the prevalence of adolescent anxiety, assessment, and evidence-based face-to-face and online approaches to empowering young people. Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman Guests: Dr Sarah Barker, Dr Karen Spielman, Kay Rogers Based on Webinar 43 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/361

This Expert Insights session explores the differences and similarities between therapeutic frameworks with a focus on CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy. It also discusses the application of these frameworks and their efficacy for specific disorders. Facilitated by Dr Carol Newall Panel Members - Hayden: Lived Experience Representative - Melissa Black: Clinical Resear...

Domestic violence is a leading public health problem globally. Despite its high prevalence and strong association with mental health problems, it is still significantly under-recognised and responded to in clinical practice. In this podcast based on a recent webinar we will focus on how to identify domestic violence to make a difference to patient’s safety and well-being. Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman G...

In this episode of Being Well you are invited to lunch with Dr Jan Orman and some of her long -time colleagues and friends to listen as they discuss their personal and professional experience of maintaining emotional wellbeing in later life. Some of the things spoken about in this podcast may be distressing to some people. If you or someone you know find this content distressing and require assist...

This podcast showcases a world first research project (Future Proofing) at the Black Dog Institute, taking on the challenges of implementing a universal prevention intervention program for adolescent school students. Can a focus on prevention strategies during adolescence be the key to reducing the prevalence of mental health disorders later in life? What are the early warning signs that can criti...

Kim is an energetic and enthusiastic person who works to help others through her business and the dental charity she founded. Kim also has Bipolar Disorder, but this doesn't slow her down. In this episode of Being Well hear how Kim works with the cycles of her mood to be the most efficient and best version of herself that she can be. Some of the things spoken about in this podcast may be distressi...

COVID-19 is having a great impact on us all in terms of the way we live our lives including our ability to travel to and access treatment. As a result, online programs may become a treatment of choice for many patients. This 60-minute expert panel session takes a deep dive into the emerging area of psychotherapy: structured online CBT programs. We discuss the controversies and uses of online progr...

Chronic pain is a complex and often challenging condition to manage. With the sudden growth in telehealth and inability to see our patients face to face it can feel like this challenge is even greater. Telehealth has been used successfully by the Department of Pain Medicine at Vincent's Hospital for nearly a decade. In this podcast based on a recent webinar will discuss how the assessment and mana...

In this podcast based on a recent webinar we will discuss the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australian health professionals. What does the research tell us about what consequences to expect in the population generally as well as in ourselves and our colleagues? Importantly we will also discuss what strategies we need to put in place to mitigate the effects of future crises on he...

At the best of times the work undertaken by healthcare workers is demanding and stressful. Add in a pandemic and the situation is amplified. This 60 minute expert panel session explores the wellbeing of healthcare workers, the personal and organisational factors which lead to vulnerability, and barriers to help-seeking. Experts also discuss the evidence based resources and supports currently avail...

COVID-19 has caused significant challenges for many of us in Australia and around the world. In this episode of Being Well we spoke to four of our previous guests to see how they are travelling. We asked them how COVID impacted their life, how they are managing this impact and what they are looking forward to after restrictions ease? If you need additional support or information about COVID-19 ple...

This Expert Insights session will focuses on understanding and supporting youths throughout the COVID-19 era. We discuss some of the advantages and drawbacks of staying home for youths, and the differences in impact for adolescents and children. Finally, we explore some practical ways to support and maintain the wellbeing of youths and parents Panel Members: Helen Dodd Professor of Child Psycholog...

Dale Skinner has been a Lived Experience presenter with Black Dog Institute since the 17th of June 2011, the reason why he knows this exact date is because he has it tattooed on his arm. Dale talks about his experience living with Bipolar Disorder and why he is so passionate about mental health education in this episode of Being Well. Some of the things spoken about in this podcast may be distress...

This podcast based on a recent webinar will provide an overview of the current research evidence regarding diet as a key determinant of and treatment target for mental health across the life stages, including a brief exploration of mechanisms of action. It will also provide clear guidance on the principles of improving mental health outcomes through dietary support and counselling. Hosted by: Dr J...

This Expert Insights session focusses on the longer term mental health effects of the bushfires. Trauma related to events like the bush fires experienced late 2019/early 2020 are real. Throughout this session, we discuss the elements of successful mental health support and recovery in the months and years after the bushfires. We also cover the latest research evidence on community recovery, the se...

Paul Callaghan is a proud Worimi man from Port Stephens. He was the first person in his family to finish High School, and is now an author, PhD candidate and cultural consultant. On this episode of the podcast Paul shares his lived experience of depression, and discusses the importance of connection to Aboriginal culture and spirituality for his wellbeing. Some of the things spoken about in this p...