Brainwaves

Interview with Professor Patrick McGorry-Executive Director of Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health discusses youth mental health, early intervention of mental illness and psychosis.

Dr Rebecca Segrave talks about her research as research fellow and clinical neuropsychologist at the Monash and Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre into TMS, DBS and tDCS in the treatment of refractory major depression. Rebecca also talks about details for the De Costella Fun Run on August 30th, proceeds of which go to MAPrc research programs. 

Clinical psychologist and wellbeing consultant, Emily Toner, discusses positive psychology's origins in research, the concepts of flow, resilience, upward spirals and how it can be of benefit in everyday life. 

Vince O'Neil discusses his work with the MI Fellowship Doorway housing and support program, shares his lived experience of homelessness as a Vietnam veteran and his work with the Homeless Persons' Union Victoria.

Kate Chester from Freedom from Tobacco discusses the process and steps to becoming a non smoker whilst being diagnosed with a psychiatric illness. Kate discussed having a set plan and supports including awareness of triggers, putting boundaries around smoking etc and the benefits you can expect when you quit smoking.

Guests Annie Murphy, Liz Scarfe and Lara discuss the "Living With Suicidal Feelings" support group. Topics include why this group matters, their intention and motivation, and the value of peer support. A typical format is outlined - who attends and what is discussed and how the group support one another, and the importance of self care. And finally, where to find information re the group if you wa...

Guest Lucy Cormack, yoga teacher, speaks to the benefits of parana samana yoga and mindfulness. Lucy discusses many aspects of yoga, from what the practise comprises, to incorporating mindfulness, and the many benefits of practise. She also speaks to her journey into teaching yoga and her recent trip to an ashram in India 

Dr Neil Thomas outlines a second phase that has  commenced in the SMART research program: a major gold- standard randomised controlled trial of guided use of the SMART website and the launching of the first trialling of use of the website in routine practice. These trials will take place between now and mid 2017. The SMART project is calling for research recruits who have an experience of psychosi...

Professor John Read discusses the "label and drug approach" , the medical model, and explores labels such as depression and schizophrenia, and other issues with the current construction and operation of this approach. He then outlines an alternate approach - understanding the nature of the human distress, what is happening for the client, and asking "what do you need from us" (the medical practiti...

Guest Sandy Jeffs reads from her two latest poetry collections "The Mad Poets Tea Party" and "poems from the Madhouse" relates her poetry as a documentation of her journey with mental illness. In particular Sandy discusses her experiences of, and research into, Larundel psychiatric facility, her work as an advocate and speaker on mental health issues.

Bee commenced her play in 1997 as a one act play to tell the story of Ophelia and Bee's paternal grandmother, who had schizophrenia.  In 2000 Bee had a breakdown and was later diagnosed with schizophrenia. The play, as it was developed, became Bee's story.

Members of music band Full Mental Jacket Steve, Christian and Justin discuss the band and showcase their music. Band members discuss the origins and history of the band, the power of making music to heal mentally and physically, their sponsors and recent gig at Basin Music Festival. Featuring an original track, "White Death"

Singer song writer, poet, and mental health advocate Heidi Everett and comedian Rohan Forrester discuss the upcoming Schizy Week Jam which has just been held at Northcote Social Club, Sunday 17th May. Heidi discusses the importance of this event to Schizophrenia Awareness Week and Rohan shares some insights into his past mental health issues and homelessness.

 Guest Indigo Daya, General Manager Consumer and Carer Advocacy MI Fellowship speaks to 3 key issues raised by Dr Eleanor Longden, guest speaker at the Bruce Woodcock Memorial Lecture. Indigo discusses the concepts and issues of recovery not as cure, living with experiences in a meaningful way - not as symptoms, and finally discusses the role of trauma in psychiatric illness, and treatment.

Zoe Probyn, Northern Support Services Manager, Homeground, speaks about issues connecting homelessness with mental health issues. She discusses 2 programs: housing and mental health and an intensive support program. Zoe discusses Indigenous programs at Homeground and ends with a discussion of the implications of the recent overhaul of the community mental health sector for both homelessness and me...

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Director Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre speaks about women's mental health issues including the misuse of the term "borderline personality disorder" and discusses the concept and lived experience of complex trauma disorder. She also discusses a research project that MAPrc are currently recruiting for into schizophrenia.

Dr Jerome Sarris speaks about research evidence linking nutrition and nutritional supplements with prevention and treatment of mental illnesses. Jerome also speaks about specific nutritional supplements that have been found effective with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. He ends with a discussion of factors to be aware of and take into account...

Michelle Graeber (CEO) speaks about ARCVIC (Anxiety Recovery Centre Vic): the current and upcoming programs, support groups, helpline and other services that the organisation offers.

Interview with Dream, who features regularly on the Roominations show, 3CR. Dream discusses the complex issues surrounding becoming homeless, advocates for changes that would improve access to accommodation for people in crisis, and discusses his own experience of homelessness.

Guest Rae speaks to her experiences as a nurse in PNG, the resultant acquired brain injury and epilepsy and her lived experience of mental illness and complex medical issues. Rae documents her journey with her own superb poetry

On tonight's show Jacqui talks about her personal experience of Bipolar 2