Black Dog Institute Podcasts for Health Professionals

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Black Dog Institute Podcasts for Health Professionals episodes

July 07, 2021 NAIDOC week - Heal Country, heal our nation - Expert Insights for Health Professionals
The 2021 NAIDOC week theme is Heal Country, heal our nation. Incorporated into this theme is the concept that Country is inherent to identity and that it is more than a place; it sustains lives in every aspect - spiritually, physically, emotionally, socially, and culturally. As health professionals, our understanding of Country and its connection to the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is crucial to our ability to connect with and to provide appropriate for these patients.

Listen in on this Expert Insights session as we discuss the notion of Country, the importance of social and emotional wellbeing and the impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders wellbeing when these things are unbalanced. We also discuss resources and tools you can use in your practice and, we’ll talk about what meaningful change in this area may look like.

Panelists
Vicki McKenna - Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Network at Black Dog Institute and Lived Experience Representative
David Edwards - Co-Director WellMob Aboriginal Mental Health project at University of Sydney
Leilani Darwin - Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy at Black Dog Institute
Dr Carol Newall - Facilitator
Recording and sound production - Nathan Bell
Voiceover - Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute
1 hr 14 min
May 26, 2021 Mel's Story
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.
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 assistance, please call LifeLine on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 22 4636.
33 min
May 18, 2021 Using online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health & wellbeing
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: https://medcast.com.au/courses/367
For more information about WellMob go to www.wellmob.org.au
35 min
May 09, 2021 Disclosure of Mental Illness in Medical Practitioners - Expert Insights for Health Professionals
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 examines the barriers to disclosure for medical professionals and demystify the threshold for reporting to the medical board for impairments in the context of mental health disorders. We also discuss new resources and programs to support health practitioners in self-care and support-seeking.
Panelists
Phoebe Holdenson Kimura – General Practitioner and Lived Experience Representative
Peter Baldwin - Clinical Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist at Black Dog Institute
Kay Wilhelm - Liaison Psychiatrist at St Vincent's Hospital, Professor at University of Notre Dame and Conjoint Professor at UNSW Psychiatry
Dr Carol Newall - Facilitator
Recording and sound production - Nathan Bell
Voiceover - Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute
1 hr
April 12, 2021 The Trauma of Emergency Service Workers - Expert Insights for Health Professionals
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 services are available to them can help with their recovery.
This Expert Insights panel session discusses the impact of traumatic events on emergency service workers and communities, how to identify trauma and what supports are available with a spotlight on those available through Phoenix Australia and Black Dog Institute. Opportunities for further training and where to find useful evidence based resources are also be discussed.
Panelists
Prof. Sam Harvey - Deputy Director, Black Dog Institute
Peter - ex firefighter and lived experience representative
Alexandra Howard - Director of Disaster and Public Health Emergencies, Phoenix Australia
Dr Carol Newall - Facilitator
Recording and sound production - Nathan Bell
Voiceover - Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute
57 min
March 23, 2021 Mandy's Story
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 distressing and require assistance, please call LifeLine on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 22 4636.
For more information about Gidget Foundation visit: gidgetfoundation.org.au
35 min
March 10, 2021 Supporting Indigenous wellbeing through digital resources: an introduction for clinicians
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
Based on Webinar 44 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available here: https://medcast.com.au/courses/364
28 min
January 18, 2021 Shai's Story
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 child abuse. 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 assistance, please call LifeLine on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 22 4636.
38 min
November 30, 2020 Using TMS And Ketamine To Treat Depression - Expert Insights for Health Professionals
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 these treatments work, the evidence behind them, which patients may benefit and referral options.
Panel Members
Adam - Lived Experience Representative
Rohan Francis-Taylor - Consultant psychiatrist, Black Dog Institute Depression clinic & Neurostimulation clinic
Adam Bayes - Consultant Psychiatrist at the Black Dog Institute and Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychiatry, UNSW.
Facilitated by: Dr Carol Newall, Black Dog Institute GP Consultant
Recording and sound production - Nathan Bell
Voiceover - Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute
1 hr 1 min
November 06, 2020 Social Determinants of Suicide: Evidence and impact - Expert Insights for Health Professionals
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 we live – otherwise known as social determinants.
But what does this mean for clinicians? What are the impacts of experiencing unemployment, financial stress, isolation, or discrimination on patients, their families, and their communities? And what can governments do to mitigate these risks?
Tune in to our special Mental Health Month edition of Expert Insights as we explore the social determinants of suicide, cultural factors at play and how policy can influence outcomes.
Panel members:
Leilani Darwin: Head of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience Centre at the Black Dog Institute
Dr Fiona Shand: Associate Professor at the Black Dog Institute and the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Suicide Prevention
Dr Katherine Boydell: Professor of Mental Health at the Black Dog Institute
Dunkan Yip: Senior Policy Advisor at the Black Dog Institute
Facilitated by: Dr Carol Newall, Black Dog Institute GP Consultant
Recording and sound production: Nathan Bell
Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute
1 hr 25 min

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