Black Dog Institute Podcasts for Health Professionals

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 health anxiety.

Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman

Guests: Dr Jill Newby, Dr Allison Mahoney, Dr Srishti Dutta

Based on Webinar 35 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/296

Digital technology is fast emerging as the new frontier in healthcare, with major strides being made in the intervention and prevention of mental illness. This development has been used to improve accessibility to support for the client as well as mental health practitioner in their professional practice.

This podcast explores the various ways that digital technology have been incorporated into the field of mental health to the benefit of everyone involved

Panel members

Amy Hargrave: Lived Experience Representative

Dr Xi Liu: Clinical Psychologist

Dr Jan Orman: GP Services Consultant, Black Dog Institute

Dr Jill Newby: Senior Lecturer & MRFF Career Development Fellow

Facilitated by Dr Caroll Newall

Recording and sound production by Nathan Bell

Voiceover by Cameron Banks

In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the role of social media on youth mental health. This Expert Insights panel explores the research evidence and practical realities of social media on youth emotional health and relationships as well as effective and healthy strategies for managing social media in everyday life for young people.

The podcast explores the complexities of youth navigating the world of social media

Panel members

Sean Torban: Lived Experience Representative

Dr Jasmine Fardouly: Postdoctoral fellow at the Centre for Emotional Health

Dr Yasmin London: Executive Director at YSafe

Dr Danielle Einstein: Clinical Psychologist and Author of The Dip

Facilitated by Dr Caroll Newall

Recording and sound production by Nathan Bell

Voiceover by Cameron Banks

Organisations often encounter the high risk of staff not returning after a period of mental illness, especially as the leave duration extends beyond 1-2mths.

This podcast explores the protective factors and risk factors for returning to work that are relevant to organisations (especially HR) as well as what considerations need to be given to people returning to work after a period of time

Panel members

Polly: Lived Experience Representative

Sam Harvey: Associate Professor at the Black Dog Institute

Jay Spence: CEO of Uprise

Dr Naresh Verma: Psychiatrist and Occupational Physician

Facilitated by Dr Caroll Newall

Recording and sound production by Nathan Bell

Voiceover by Cameron Banks

This podcsat, based on a recent webinar will outline our current understanding of hoarding behaviour, the impact on mental health hoarding can have, and how health professionals can support people who hoard to make the changes they want to see in their lives.

Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman

Guests: Dr Peter Baldwin, Simone Isemann & a Lived Experience representative, who is the loved one of someone with hoarding disorder.

Based on Webinar 33 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/287

A holistic approach that targets psychological, biological, social and lifestyle factors is best practice for management of mental health across the lifespan. This podcast based on a recent webinar explores how and when physical activity can be introduced to clients with complex and chronic mental health conditions.

Learn from our panel of a general practitioner, exercise physiologist and clinical psychologist about the tools and strategies they find most helpful and the benefits of working as a team.

Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman

Guests: Dr Kristine Kafer, Dr Simon Rosenbaum & Dr Roxane Craig

Based on Webinar 34 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/294

Anne Riches is many things, a lawyer, change management specialist, educational facilitator and Black Dog Institute's first volunteer presenter. Anne also lives with depression.

During this episode of Being Well, Anne shares her experience of mental ill health and how the workplace can contribute to employee's well being.

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.

Presented by Jan Orman

Produced by Nathan Bell

Additional production support by Olivia De Pomeroy

Dr Ally Nicolopoulos is a postdoctoral research fellow at Black Dog Institute, who never fails to bring a smile to the faces of those she crosses paths with during the day. In her spare time Ally is a boxer, competing around Australia.

In this episode of Being Well, Ally shares her experiences working as researcher in suicide prevention and how she manages her own mental health.

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.

Presented by Jan Orman

Produced by Nathan Bell

Additional production by Olivia De Pomeroy.

Benjamin Gilmour is a paramedic, film maker and author.

In this episode of Being Well, Ben shares some of the lesson's he has learnt about mental health and suicide prevention throughout his career.

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.

Presented by Jan Orman, produced by Nathan Bel. Additional production by Olivia De Pomeroy.

Attempting suicide is one of the strongest markers of increased risk of dying by suicide particularly in the days, weeks and months following the attempt. However, many people who survive a suicide attempt find it difficult to access the care they need to improve their safety and to address their underlying concerns.

In this podcast, our panel of clinicians, researchers and lived experience representative discuss models of care and current best practice for supporting people after a suicide attempt.

Panel Members

Paige: Lived Experience Representative

Fiona Shand: Snr. Researcher at the Black Dog Institute, Clinical Psychologist

Annie Petherbridge: Support Co-ordinator Wayback

Tim Heffernan: Mental Health Peer Coordinator COORDINAIRE

Facilitated by: Dr Vered Gordon, Black Dog Institute GP Consultant

Recording and sound production: Nathan Bell

Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute