eMHPrac Webinar Based Podcasts – Black Dog Institute Podcasts

Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health condition, and the leading cause of total burden amongst females aged 5-64. This webinar summarises the factors that increase the risk for anxiety amongst women and discusses how biological factors like the menstrual cycle and hormonal contraception impact anxiety severity and treatment responsiveness. We describe how to modify the assessment...

Climate change is a major global existential challenge that provokes intense feelings in many people. In most cases, concerns about climate change are a rational response to the problem and may lead to positive adaptation, but some people experience significant mental distress. This webinar explores the range of emotional responses to awareness of climate change and how they may impact mental heal...

Whether they’re dealing with a close family member’s cancer or their own, our studies show that young people are up to six times more likely to experience high or very high levels of psychological distress than their peers their own age. This webinar explores the impacts on young people, their needs, and how you can support them. Panel: Dr Esther Davis, clinical psychologist and Acting Research Ma...

Did you know that e-mental health resources provide practitioners with a wealth of additional evidence-based treatments? We’ll provide you with key insights and digital resources that you can begin to integrate immediately to into your everyday practice.   Panel: Dr Ruth Crowther, Psychologist / Clinical Registrar Dr Lasse B. Sander, Licensed Psychotherapist (CBT) Dr Jan Orman, GP   Moderated by:...

We’ll cover how feasible self-care really is in the current health care system, the difference between burnout and mental illness and identify resources to help re-think unrealistic expectations.

Join us for webinar 56 in the eMHPrac series, to learn how to define and manage diabetes-specific mental health issues. Emotional and mental health problems are common among adults with diabetes.

This Black Dog Institute webinar defines school refusal and summarises the range of factors underlying school refusal including child, parent/family and school factors. School refusal occurs when a child is unable to attend school due to emotional distress about attending, and despite parent’s best efforts to enforce attendance. Concern has arisen about increasing levels of school refusal in the c...

In our accredited webinar we discuss the benefits, dispel myths and help you overcome challenges when applying interventions with patients and clients. This podcast is derived from webinar 53 in the eMHPrac series https://medcast.com.au/courses/579

We cover how to develop effective safety plans with clients and patients and and how to make plans personalised and collaborative. This is derived from webinar 52 in the eMHPrac series https://medcast.com.au/courses/528

Gaming related difficulties have prompted the American Psychiatric Association (2013) and the World Health Organization (2019) to propose independent diagnostic classifications, to describe this emerging condition. This webinar includes a case study discussion. Based on Webinar 51 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals https://medcast.com.au/courses/491

We cover prevalence, theory and practice of nicotine addiction and its management. Key concepts are introduced, as well as current best practice in pharmacotherapies and behavioural interventions. A case-study is also presented for discussion. This podcast is derived from Black Dog e-Mental Health CPD accredited Webinar 50 medcast.com.au/courses/475

In this webinar we will discuss how GPs and Allied Health Professionals can reduce the negative impact of loneliness on the mental health of older patients. Loneliness in older people is emerging as one of the most significant issues experienced, and with the emergence of COVID-19 the risk of loneliness has continued to increase. Loneliness is linked to poor physical health and mental ill-health....

In this webinar, we will explore the impacts of sexual violence on health and wellbeing and focus on how healthcare providers can provide support that promotes healing and recovery. In the current #metoo climate, it is expected that disclosures of sexual violence will become increasingly prevalent, reinforcing the need for healthcare providers to be equipped to competently respond to this issue. ...

In this podcast we discuss how general practitioners, psychologists and allied health professionals can support the mental health of patients or clients who are refugees. We explore the importance of understanding cross cultural differences in the understanding and presentation of mental illness. Hosted by: Dr Phoebe Holdenson-Kimura Guests: A/Prof Jill Benson AM, Gheed Aldamook, Prof Chris Dowric...

This webinar will explore how GPs, Psychologists, other Allied Health Professionals and Pharmacists can best work together to provide collaborative care to patients and improve mental health outcomes. Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman Guests: Elise Apolloni, Dr Guy Gordon and Dr Peter Baldwin Based on Webinar 46 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at https://medcast.com.au/courses/419

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:...

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...

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

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...

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...

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. Guest Experts Prof....

This podcast based on a recent webinar will provide an overview of obsessive compulsive disorder, how the disorder presents, and how it is most effectively assessed and treated. Contemporary research on the efficacy of internet-delivered treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder is outlined and services that provide such treatment are discussed. Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman Guests: Dr Janine Clark, D...

Australia has recently been devastated by bushfires spanning across the country. Mental health professionals are on the front line, providing support to those effected. This podcast will provide an overview of what previous disasters have taught us about trauma reactions in children, adults, families and communities and what the evidence based and evidence informed interventions are that you can u...

Most people worry about their health at some point, but for 5% of Australians, anxiety about health can become debilitating. People with health anxiety experience disabling, often uncontrollable fears about getting sick or becoming sick. This podcast will help to explain when normal health concerns tip over to a serious mental health problem, and some practical tools and resources to help overcome...