Black Dog Institute Podcasts for Health Professionals

Over the last few years we have seen bushfires, floods, and persistent storms that have affected entire communities. The immediate effect is often shock and longer term, many experience anxiety and fear around disasters happening again.

This Expert Insights explores the research findings on natural disasters and the short and longer-term impact on wellbeing. Moreover, we discuss best practice for supporting communities and individuals recovering from natural disasters, and the resources for mental health practitioners in these communities.

Panelists
Anita Savic: Acting Director, Disaster and Public Health Emergencies at Phoenix Australia
Amy Joscelyne: Clinical Psychologist at the Black Dog Institute
Melissa: Lived Experience Representative

Dr Carol Newall - Clinical Psychologist and facilitator
Nathan Bell - Recording and sound production
Cameron Banks - Voiceover

Managing suicidal risk in adolescents presents unique challenges for clinicians. Building and maintaining trust with young people is crucial to providing effective care yet it needs to be balanced with keeping the patient safe which may need to include disclosure to caregivers. 

Join our first Expert Insights of 2022 as we discuss the challenges, strategies, and research findings in managing suicidal risk in adolescents.

Panelists:
Dr Michelle Tye - Senior Research Fellow at the Black Dog Institute
Dr Nicola Holmes – GP at Headspace and Training Facilitator at the Black Dog Institute
Mitch - Lived Experience Representative

Dr Carol Newall - Clinical Psychologist and facilitator
Nathan Bell - Recording and sound production
Cameron Banks - Voiceover

Rosie's life was impacted by an eating disorder. She's one of many Australian teenagers that have struggled with disordered eating. Rosie was fortunate enough to obtain treatment and she shares her story with us.
Her story is one of resilience, strength, community and power through knowledge.
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.

The festive season is a time of celebration but it can also be a period of high stress for those of us working in mental health. The festive season can mean preparing for the shutdown of a private clinic whilst ensuring that our clients are well-supported in our absence. It can also mean managing higher rates of grief, trauma, and isolation in our client sessions. This Christmas period may be particularly challenging following a difficult two years of living with the uncertainties of COVID and, the anniversary of the 2019/20 bushfires.

This Expert Insights panel session discusses the challenge this festive season presents us with plus tips, insights and resources to prepare for the holiday period as a mental health practitioner.

Panelists
Melissa Black – Clinical Psychologist and Researcher at the Black Dog Institute
Chris Basten - Principal Clinical Psychologist at Basten Psychology
Cassandra - Lived Experience Representative

Dr Carol Newall - Clinical Psychologist and facilitator
Nathan Bell - Recording and sound production
Cameron Banks - Voiceover

Will the future of psychological therapy combine the best of digital interventions with clinician expertise? A growing body of evidence in this space indicates that when used well, digital interventions in conjunction with therapy can enhance patient progress and maintain treatment momentum between sessions. 

This Expert Insights session explores the benefits of this latest innovation and the research underway for mental health challenges that may be especially suited to a blended approach (e.g., social anxiety).  

Panelists:
Dr Jill Newby - Clinical Psychologist and Training Facilitator at Black Dog Institute
Dr Alison Mahoney – Senior Clinical Psychologist at THIS WAY UP
Breanna - Lived Experience Representative

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

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