In this podcast we discuss how GPs and Allied Health Professionals can reduce the negative impact of loneliness on the mental health of older patients. Loneliness in older people is emerging as one of the most significant issues experienced, and with the emergence of COVID-19 the risk of loneliness has continued to increase. Loneliness is linked to poor physical health and mental ill-health.
Hosted by: Dr Phoebe Holdenson-Kimura
Guests: Dr Stephen Ginsborg, Hester Duffin, Amelia Renu
This podcast is derived from BDI's Health Professional's On-Demand Webinar 49, https://medcast.com.au/courses/439 

In this webinar, we will explore the impacts of sexual violence on health and wellbeing and focus on how healthcare providers can provide support that promotes healing and recovery. In the current #metoo climate, it is expected that disclosures of sexual violence will become increasingly prevalent, reinforcing the need for healthcare providers to be equipped to competently respond to this issue. 
Hosted by: Dr Phoebe Holdenson-Kimura
Guests: Laura Tarzia, Carol O'Dwyer, Zofia
This podcast is derived from BDI's Health Professional's On-Demand Webinar 48, https://medcast.com.au/courses/432 

In this webinar we will discuss how General Practitioners, psychologists and allied health professionals can support the mental health of patients who are refugees. We explore the importance of understanding cross cultural differences in the understanding and presentation of mental illness. 
Hosted by: Dr Phoebe Holdenson-Kimura
Guests: A/Prof Jill Benson AM, Gheed Aldamook, Prof Chris Dowrick and Prof Maria van den Muijsenbergh
This podcast is derived from BDIs' Health Professional's On-Demand Webinar 47, https://medcast.com.au/courses/411

This webinar will explore how GPs, Psychologists, other Allied Health Professionals and Pharmacists can best work together to provide collaborative care to patients and improve mental health outcomes.
Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: Elise Apolloni, Dr Guy Gordon and Dr Peter Baldwin
Based on Webinar 46 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at https://medcast.com.au/courses/419

Repetitive negative thinking is present across a range of disorders but rarely addressed in treatment. This Expert Insights session explores the fundamental features of rumination and worry and its impact on a range of disorders. We also discuss some of the latest innovations in treating this trans-diagnostic symptom with our panel of experts.

Panelists
Elliot - Lived Experience Representative
Professor Michelle Moulds - School of Psychology at UNSW
Nisha Sethi - Clinical Psychologist 

Dr Carol Newall - Facilitator
Recording and sound production - Nathan Bell
Voiceover - Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute