Black Dog Institute Podcasts for Health Professionals

Young people’s experience of school plays a significant part in their overall wellbeing as they move through childhood and adolescence. For many young people, the first signs of mental illness will emerge while they are still completing their education.

In September 2018 our Expert Insights panel explored how to support students’ mental health, working together with schools for better outcomes.

Panel members:

Jodie Wassner - Psychologist B. Sc. (Psych) (Hons). M.Psych (Child & Ed).M.A.P.S. Fellow of APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists

Dr Josephine Anderson - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Clinical Director Black Dog Institute

Dr Bridianne O’Dea - Research Fellow Youth Mental Health, Black Dog Institute

Adry - Lived Experience Representative

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

Recording and sound production: Nathan Bel

Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute

Young people’s experience of school plays a significant part in their overall wellbeing as they move through childhood and adolescence. For many young people, the first signs of mental illness will emerge while they are still completing their education.

In September 2018 our Expert Insights panel explored how to support students’ mental health, working together with schools for better outcomes.

Panel members:

Jodie Wassner - Psychologist B. Sc. (Psych) (Hons). M.Psych (Child & Ed).M.A.P.S. Fellow of APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists

Dr Josephine Anderson - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Clinical Director Black Dog Institute

Dr Bridianne O’Dea - Research Fellow Youth Mental Health, Black Dog Institute

Adry - Lived Experience Representative

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

Recording and sound production: Nathan Bel

Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute

Digital mental health (DMH) tools and resources are increasingly available in mental health services in Australia and other developed countries.

In this podcast, based on a recent webinar, psychologist Julia Reynolds provides an overview of the main types and uses of digital mental health resources available in Australia and suggests ways that practitioners can find and evaluate these tools and integrate them into integrate them into clinical practice.

This podcast is number 1 in a series of 2 aimed at increasing practitioner confidence in using these online resources.

Guests: Julia Reynolds, Jamie Marshall

Based on Webinar 8 in the eMHPrac Series for Allied Health Professionals available at https://medcast.com.au/courses/189

Resources: https://medcast.com.au/media/1591/resource-list-for-ahp-webinars-8-9.pdf

Head to Health Explainer Video: https://youtu.be/l3H8Q01N74A

Digital mental health (DMH) tools and resources are increasingly available in mental health services in Australia and other developed countries.

In this podcast, based on a recent webinar, psychologist Julia Reynolds provides an overview of the main types and uses of digital mental health resources available in Australia and suggests ways that practitioners can find and evaluate these tools and integrate them into integrate them into clinical practice.

This podcast is number 1 in a series of 2 aimed at increasing practitioner confidence in using these online resources.

Guests: Julia Reynolds, Jamie Marshall

Based on Webinar 8 in the eMHPrac Series for Allied Health Professionals available at http://medcast.com.au/courses/189

Resources: http://medcast.com.au/media/1591/resource-list-for-ahp-webinars-8-9.pdf

Head to Health Explainer Video: http://youtu.be/l3H8Q01N74A

Although there are several features in common between the various anxiety disorders, distilling the primary mechanism that drives the anxiety within an individual can lead to more targeted and effective management.

In August 2018 our panel of clinicians, researchers and lived experience representative discuss the diagnostic nuances that differentiate the anxiety disorders and the impact of this on management planning.

Panel Members:

Professor Valsa Eapen - Psychiatrist

Scientia Prof Derrick Silove - Director of Psychiatry Research and Teaching Unit, Liverpool Hospital and Academic Mental Health Unit, UNSW

Prof Vijaya Manicavasagar - Conjoint Professor UNSW, Director, Psychology Clinic Black Dog Institute

Shai - Lived Experience Representative

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

Recording: Nathan Bell

Sound production: Nathan Bell

Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute

Although there are several features in common between the various anxiety disorders, distilling the primary mechanism that drives the anxiety within an individual can lead to more targeted and effective management.

In August 2018 our panel of clinicians, researchers and lived experience representative discuss the diagnostic nuances that differentiate the anxiety disorders and the impact of this on management planning.

Panel Members:

Professor Valsa Eapen - Psychiatrist

Scientia Prof Derrick Silove - Director of Psychiatry Research and Teaching Unit, Liverpool Hospital and Academic Mental Health Unit, UNSW

Prof Vijaya Manicavasagar - Conjoint Professor UNSW, Director, Psychology Clinic Black Dog Institute

Shai - Lived Experience Representative

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

Recording: Nathan Bell

Sound production: Nathan Bell

Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute

The circular relationship between chronic pain and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression is now well established. Increasingly, the management of chronic pain has moved towards an integration of physical and emotional health, with psychological strategies playing a key role in restoring function and well-being.

In May 2018 our panel of clinicians and researchers explored current perspectives and practical ways in which clinicians can better assist people living with chronic pain in their practices.

Panel Members:

A/Professor Toby Newton-John - Clinical Psychologist, Director of Research and Innovation

Dr Milana Votrubec - GP/ Pain Management Consultant

Skye Sadokierski, BPhyt, MSc Med (Pain Mgmt)Physiotherapist | Co-ordinator PRISM Pain Management Program Prince of Wales Hospital

Vicki – Lived Experience Representative

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

Recording: James Stewart, audioPost

Sound production: Nathan Bell

Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute

The circular relationship between chronic pain and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression is now well established. Increasingly, the management of chronic pain has moved towards an integration of physical and emotional health, with psychological strategies playing a key role in restoring function and well-being.

In May 2018 our panel of clinicians and researchers explored current perspectives and practical ways in which clinicians can better assist people living with chronic pain in their practices.

Panel Members:

A/Professor Toby Newton-John - Clinical Psychologist, Director of Research and Innovation

Dr Milana Votrubec - GP/ Pain Management Consultant

Skye Sadokierski, BPhyt, MSc Med (Pain Mgmt)Physiotherapist | Co-ordinator PRISM Pain Management Program Prince of Wales Hospital

Vicki – Lived Experience Representative

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

Recording: James Stewart, audioPost

Sound production: Nathan Bell

Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute

Although often considered a disorder of childhood, for a significant number of people ADD persists into adulthood, at times with far reaching psychosocial consequences. Recognising adult ADD can be complicated by the presence of co-morbid conditions such as anxiety, mood and substance use disorders.

In October 2017 our panel of clinicians and researchers discuss the nuances of identifying adult ADD within the context of co-morbid mental health conditions and explore the impact of this on management planning.

Panel Members:

Dr Hugh Morgan - Director & Psychiatrist (Mindcare Centre), Clinical Seniour Lecturer (USyd)  

Dr Liz Sheppard - Clinical Psychologist

Mark Brandtman - Educational Consultant, A.D./H.D. Coach & Mentor

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

Recording: James Stewart, audioPost

Sound production: Nathan Bell

Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute

Although often considered a disorder of childhood, for a significant number of people ADD persists into adulthood, at times with far reaching psychosocial consequences. Recognising adult ADD can be complicated by the presence of co-morbid conditions such as anxiety, mood and substance use disorders.

In October 2017 our panel of clinicians and researchers discuss the nuances of identifying adult ADD within the context of co-morbid mental health conditions and explore the impact of this on management planning.

Panel Members:

Dr Hugh Morgan - Director & Psychiatrist (Mindcare Centre), Clinical Seniour Lecturer (USyd)  

Dr Liz Sheppard - Clinical Psychologist

Mark Brandtman - Educational Consultant, A.D./H.D. Coach & Mentor

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

Recording: James Stewart, audioPost

Sound production: Nathan Bell

Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute