Black Dog Institute Podcasts for Health Professionals

Experiences of trauma appear to underpin a wide range of physical and mental health presentations. In our August forum, our expert panel explores current thinking in the field of trauma mental health and in delivering trauma informed mental health care for people living with a trauma history.

Panel members: Prof Zachary Steel, St John of God Professorial Chair of Trauma and Mental Health School of Psychiatry, University New South Wales

St John of God Health Care, Richmond Hospital; Dominic Hilbrink, Senior Clinicial/Social Worker St John of God Health Care; Dr Susan Rees, Senior Lecturer/Researcher UNSW School of Psychiatry; Elana, 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

Experiences of trauma appear to underpin a wide range of physical and mental health presentations. In our August forum, our expert panel explores current thinking in the field of trauma mental health and in delivering trauma informed mental health care for people living with a trauma history.

Panel members: Prof Zachary Steel, St John of God Professorial Chair of Trauma and Mental Health School of Psychiatry, University New South Wales

St John of God Health Care, Richmond Hospital; Dominic Hilbrink, Senior Clinicial/Social Worker St John of God Health Care; Dr Susan Rees, Senior Lecturer/Researcher UNSW School of Psychiatry; Elana, 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

Despite significant advances in the treatment of depression, there are a number of people who are not helped by the commonly available psychological and pharmacological treatments. Our June Expert Insights looks at some of the newer forms of treatment being pioneered for depression including Direct Current Stimulation (DCS), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Ketamine and modified Electroconvulsive Therapy.

Panel members:

Dr Veronica Galvez Ortiz, Clinical Research Officer, Therapeutic Neurostimulation Group, PhD Candidate;

Dr Angelo Alonzo, Clinical Trials Manager

Anna, Lived Experience Representative

Wayne, 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

Black Dog Institute is seeking volunteers for a clinical trial of a potential new treatment for depression. The study involves trialing a new product for depression, which some recent studies have found to have antidepressant effects. Volunteers will attend on an outpatient basis at the Black Dog Institute and involve up to 20 visits over 8 weeks (there are also some study sites in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Dunedin, NZ). More information regarding the study can be found at:

http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/public/research/participateinourresearch/ketamineasatreatmentfordepression.cfm

For more information please email: [email protected]

Despite significant advances in the treatment of depression, there are a number of people who are not helped by the commonly available psychological and pharmacological treatments. Our June Expert Insights looks at some of the newer forms of treatment being pioneered for depression including Direct Current Stimulation (DCS), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Ketamine and modified Electroconvulsive Therapy.

Panel members:

Dr Veronica Galvez Ortiz, Clinical Research Officer, Therapeutic Neurostimulation Group, PhD Candidate;

Dr Angelo Alonzo, Clinical Trials Manager

Anna, Lived Experience Representative

Wayne, 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

Black Dog Institute is seeking volunteers for a clinical trial of a potential new treatment for depression. The study involves trialing a new product for depression, which some recent studies have found to have antidepressant effects. Volunteers will attend on an outpatient basis at the Black Dog Institute and involve up to 20 visits over 8 weeks (there are also some study sites in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Dunedin, NZ). More information regarding the study can be found at:

http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/public/research/participateinourresearch/ketamineasatreatmentfordepression.cfm

For more information please email: [email protected]

Despite significant advances in the treatment of depression, there are a number of people who are not helped by the commonly available psychological and pharmacological treatments. Our June Expert Insights looks at some of the newer forms of treatment being pioneered for depression including Direct Current Stimulation (DCS), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Ketamine and modified Electroconvulsive Therapy.

Panel members:

Dr Veronica Galvez Ortiz, Clinical Research Officer, Therapeutic Neurostimulation Group, PhD Candidate;

Dr Angelo Alonzo, Clinical Trials Manager

Anna, Lived Experience Representative

Wayne, 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

Black Dog Institute is seeking volunteers for a clinical trial of a potential new treatment for depression. The study involves trialing a new product for depression, which some recent studies have found to have antidepressant effects. Volunteers will attend on an outpatient basis at the Black Dog Institute and involve up to 20 visits over 8 weeks (there are also some study sites in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Dunedin, NZ). More information regarding the study can be found at:

http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/public/research/participateinourresearch/ketamineasatreatmentfordepression.cfm

For more information please email: [email protected]

Difficulty sleeping is a common presenting problem in primary practice. While sleep disruption can at times be a symptom of an underlying medical or psychological disorder, poor sleep can also negatively impact overall health and wellbeing.

Panel members: Prof Ron Grunstein, Professor of Sleep Medicine, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital; Dr Elizabeth Mason, Clinical & Research Psychologist, Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression, St Vincent's Hospital; Dr Aliza Werner-Seidler, Research Fellow & Clinical Psychologist, Black Dog Institute; Shirley Sneddon, 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

Difficulty sleeping is a common presenting problem in primary practice. While sleep disruption can at times be a symptom of an underlying medical or psychological disorder, poor sleep can also negatively impact overall health and wellbeing.

Panel members: Prof Ron Grunstein, Professor of Sleep Medicine, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital; Dr Elizabeth Mason, Clinical & Research Psychologist, Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression, St Vincent's Hospital; Dr Aliza Werner-Seidler, Research Fellow & Clinical Psychologist, Black Dog Institute; Shirley Sneddon, 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

Difficulty sleeping is a common presenting problem in primary practice. While sleep disruption can at times be a symptom of an underlying medical or psychological disorder, poor sleep can also negatively impact overall health and wellbeing.

Panel members: Prof Ron Grunstein, Professor of Sleep Medicine, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital; Dr Elizabeth Mason, Clinical & Research Psychologist, Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression, St Vincent's Hospital; Dr Aliza Werner-Seidler, Research Fellow & Clinical Psychologist, Black Dog Institute; Shirley Sneddon, 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

Distinguishing between Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder can present a considerable clinical challenge. With some overlapping features and, at times, occurring co-morbidly, making a confident diagnosis can occasionally prove elusive. However, correctly identifying the underlying cause has a significant impact on selecting the most effective treatment approach. In this month’s Expert Insights, clinicians, researchers and lived experience representative come together to discuss differentiating the two disorders and implications of this on management planning.

Panel members: Dr Adam Bayes - Associate Lecturer School of Psychiatry UNSW; Tony Merritt, Clinical Psychologist; Dr Jan Orman, GP Services Consultant, Black Dog Institute

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

Recording and sound production: James Stewart, audioPost

Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute