Black Dog Institute Podcasts for Health Professionals

In recent years, mental health practice has been shifting from a deficits-based model of symptom reduction to a strengths-based model of care and recovery. Within this shift has been the contributions of positive psychology and other third wave approaches’ in the form of ‘values’ in treatment. Identifying what matters most to individuals and having corresponding elements of care aligned with personal core values is emerging as a key element of the strengths-based approach.

In March 2018 our panel of researchers, clinicians and lived experience representatives explored the ways in which working with values can assist not only in maintaining emotional well-being but in facilitating meaning and fulfilment in life.

Panel Members:

Dr Suzy Green - Clinical and Coaching Psychologist

Dr Sophie Burgess - Clinical Psychologist and Researcher

Kate - 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

For many asylum seekers and refugees, the trauma of their past is replaced by an uncertain future, navigating through the complex requirements of establishing their status while living in ongoing fear of being returned to the dangers they strived to leave behind.

In June 2018, our guest panelists explored the psychological impacts of current asylum seeker policy as it superimposes upon the mental health vulnerabilities of people seeking refuge. The panel discusses ways in which health practitioners can contribute to improving outcomes for asylum seekers and refugees.

Panel members:

Professor Zachary Steel -PhD M.Clin.Psych, St John of God Professorial Chair of Trauma and Mental Health, School of Psychiatry, University New South Wales

Dr Belinda Liddell - Postdoctoral Fellow, UNSW School of Psychology

Mr Jorge Aroche - Chief Executive Officer, STARTTS

Reza- Lived Experience Representative

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

Recording and sound production: Nathan Bell

Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute

For many asylum seekers and refugees, the trauma of their past is replaced by an uncertain future, navigating through the complex requirements of establishing their status while living in ongoing fear of being returned to the dangers they strived to leave behind.

In June 2018, our guest panelists explored the psychological impacts of current asylum seeker policy as it superimposes upon the mental health vulnerabilities of people seeking refuge. The panel discusses ways in which health practitioners can contribute to improving outcomes for asylum seekers and refugees.

Panel members:

Professor Zachary Steel -PhD M.Clin.Psych, St John of God Professorial Chair of Trauma and Mental Health, School of Psychiatry, University New South Wales

Dr Belinda Liddell - Postdoctoral Fellow, UNSW School of Psychology

Mr Jorge Aroche - Chief Executive Officer, STARTTS

Reza- Lived Experience Representative

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

Recording and sound production: Nathan Bell

Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute

In recent years, there has been increased interest in recognising and managing psychosis in its early stages with the aim of improving long term outcomes both in terms of future mental wellness and psycho-social disability.

In our February 2018 expert insights our panel of clinicians, researchers and lived experience representatives explore the principles of caring for people with early psychosis including identifying those at risk and intervening in ways that best support recovery.

Panel members:

Professor Anthony Harris, Professor of Psychiatry (University of Sydney)

Dr Julia Lappin, Senior Lecturer School of Psychiatry (University of New South Wales)

Alex Mottee, Clincial Psychologist (Early Psychosis Program)

Tomer - Lived Experience Representative

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

Recording and sound production: James Stewart, audioPost

Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute

In recent years, there has been increased interest in recognising and managing psychosis in its early stages with the aim of improving long term outcomes both in terms of future mental wellness and psycho-social disability.

In our February 2018 expert insights our panel of clinicians, researchers and lived experience representatives explore the principles of caring for people with early psychosis including identifying those at risk and intervening in ways that best support recovery.

Panel members:

Professor Anthony Harris, Professor of Psychiatry (University of Sydney)

Dr Julia Lappin, Senior Lecturer School of Psychiatry (University of New South Wales)

Alex Mottee, Clincial Psychologist (Early Psychosis Program)

Tomer - Lived Experience Representative

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

Recording and sound production: James Stewart, audioPost

Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute

Fiona Wright was probably best known as a poet until she wrote her recent book, 'Small Acts of Disappearance', where she described her experiences of living with an eating disorder.

Fiona will be telling us about that experience of mental illness, and other experiences with depression and of anxiety.

She’ll also explain how, although writing about her mental illness came relatively late, it brought a lot of good things to her life.

If this episode leaves you needing to talk to someone, you can always call Lifeline on 13 11 14 in Australia, or the eating disorder & body image support line, run by the Butterfly Foundation, on 1 800 33 46 73.

You can find Fiona's Book of essays, 'Small Acts of Disappearance', here: https://giramondopublishing.com/product/small-acts-of-disappearance/

Black Dog Institute's Being Well Podcast is presented by Jan Orman. This episode was produced and introduced by Zacha Rosen. Additional production by Liza Culleney. Author photo by Matthew Tinker.

Music:

Old Regrets — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3/12_Old_Regrets

Puzzle Pieces — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_2/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_for_Podcasts_2_-_10_Puzzle_Pieces

Introducing the Pre Roll — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_5/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_5_-_01_Introducing_the_Pre-roll

Everywhere — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_5/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_5_-_06_Everywhere

Sad Marimba Planet — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_for_Podcasts_4_-_02_Sad_Marimba_Planet

All the Answers — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_5/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_5_-_02_All_the_Answers

Under Suspicion — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_2/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_for_Podcasts_2_-_05_Under_Suspicion

Fiona Wright was probably best known as a poet until she wrote her recent book, 'Small Acts of Disappearance', where she described her experiences of living with an eating disorder.

Fiona will be telling us about that experience of mental illness, and other experiences with depression and of anxiety.

She’ll also explain how, although writing about her mental illness came relatively late, it brought a lot of good things to her life.

If this episode leaves you needing to talk to someone, you can always call Lifeline on 13 11 14 in Australia, or the eating disorder & body image support line, run by the Butterfly Foundation, on 1 800 33 46 73.

You can find Fiona's Book of essays, 'Small Acts of Disappearance', here: http://giramondopublishing.com/product/small-acts-of-disappearance/

Black Dog Institute's Being Well Podcast is presented by Jan Orman. This episode was produced and introduced by Zacha Rosen. Additional production by Liza Culleney. Author photo by Matthew Tinker.

Music:

Old Regrets — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3/12_Old_Regrets

Puzzle Pieces — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_2/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_for_Podcasts_2_-_10_Puzzle_Pieces

Introducing the Pre Roll — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_5/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_5_-_01_Introducing_the_Pre-roll

Everywhere — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_5/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_5_-_06_Everywhere

Sad Marimba Planet — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_for_Podcasts_4_-_02_Sad_Marimba_Planet

All the Answers — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_5/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_5_-_02_All_the_Answers

Under Suspicion — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_2/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_for_Podcasts_2_-_05_Under_Suspicion

Jocelyn Lowinger is a doctor who knows a lot about doctors’ mental health. She has some valuable insights to add to the discussion of wellbeing in the medical profession, including some ways to help doctors improve the level of distress in a profession that is not known for looking after itself.

We’d like to add that online mental health programs such as Black Dog Institute’s myCompass (www.myCompass.org.au ) or any of the other Australian evidence based programs are a great place for doctors to start to learn psychological survival skills – some of which might benefit their patients as well!

If this episode raises issues you need to talk about, you can call Lifeline in Australia on 13 11 14, beyondblue on 1300 22 4636 or

Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467, or via online counselling at www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

This episode was presented by Jan Orman and produced by Zacha Rosen, with additional production by Liza Culleney.

Music:

Candlepower — Chris Zabriskie http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/Divider/02_-_Candlepower

The Secret of Growing Up — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3/03_The_Secret_to_Growing_Up

All the Answers — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_5/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_5_-_02_All_the_Answers

Divider — Chris Zabriskie http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/Divider/

Tech Toys — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_-_05_Tech_Toys

Musical Mathematics — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_-_10_Musical_Mathematics

Jocelyn Lowinger is a doctor who knows a lot about doctors’ mental health. She has some valuable insights to add to the discussion of wellbeing in the medical profession, including some ways to help doctors improve the level of distress in a profession that is not known for looking after itself.

We’d like to add that online mental health programs such as Black Dog Institute’s myCompass (www.myCompass.org.au ) or any of the other Australian evidence based programs are a great place for doctors to start to learn psychological survival skills – some of which might benefit their patients as well!

If this episode raises issues you need to talk about, you can call Lifeline in Australia on 13 11 14, beyondblue on 1300 22 4636 or

Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467, or via online counselling at www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

This episode was presented by Jan Orman and produced by Zacha Rosen, with additional production by Liza Culleney.

Music:

Candlepower — Chris Zabriskie http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/Divider/02_-_Candlepower

The Secret of Growing Up — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3/03_The_Secret_to_Growing_Up

All the Answers — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_5/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_5_-_02_All_the_Answers

Divider — Chris Zabriskie http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/Divider/

Tech Toys — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_-_05_Tech_Toys

Musical Mathematics — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_-_10_Musical_Mathematics

Presenter Jan Orman is sitting this episode out, but she knows Wayne Wigham. Wayne is the big bloke that sits at the desk next to hers in the Black Dog Institute’s education team office. He’s an ex-footballer with a big heart and the gift of being able to talk like a real person – especially about his struggles with his mental health.

Jan learnt a lot about Wayne from this podcast – and a lot about what it’s like to be a big tough guy with depression. She also learnt why Wayne works so hard to get the message about depression out to the community – and why he does it so well.

If this episode raises issues you need to talk about, you can call Lifeline in Australia on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467, or via online counselling at https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

For more mental health resources, access the Black Dog Institute at http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au or myCompass at https://www.mycompass.org.au/

If you'd like to ask about having Wayne come speak to your community, please email [email protected]

This episode was introduced and produced by Zacha Rosen. The Being Well Podcast is presented by Jan Orman. Additional production by Liza Culleney.

Music:

Lee Rosevere — Introducing the Preroll http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_5/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_5_-_01_Introducing_the_Pre-roll

Lee Rosevere — Under Suspicion http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_2/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_for_Podcasts_2_-_05_Under_Suspicion

Chris Zabriskie — Your Mothers Daughter http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/Music_from_Neptune_Flux/ChrisZabriskie-MusicfromNeptuneFlux-03

Lee Rosevere — Not My Problem http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_5/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_5_-_12_Not_My_Problem

Chris Zabriskie — Candlepower http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/Divider/02_-_Candlepower

Lee Rosevere — Small Steps http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_for_Podcasts_4_-_03_Small_Steps

Lee Rosevere — Slow Lights http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3/09_Slow_Lights