This Wednesday 4 March, join Robyn Stanislavski and Katie Rogerson from PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) as they explore how perinatal anxiety can show in day-to-day life, the value of peer support for people experiencing anxiety during this period, and how collaboration between peer and clinical roles can strengthen care. 

Listen to gain a deeper understanding of how peer support works in practice and the positive difference it can make in perinatal mental health.

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Mental Health Occupational Therapist Emma Ketley and ADHD and autism advocate Amy Green explore neurodivergent burnout and why it is so often misunderstood in clinical settings. Amy candidly shares her lived experience, highlighting how burnout differs from depression and occupational burnout, and the impact it can cause to sensory tolerance and executive functioning. 

Emma and Amy unpack what accessible, neurodiversity-affirming care looks like in practice. From working with individual strengths and tailoring communication, to creating flexible, collaborative spaces, they explore practical ways that practitioners can reduce barriers and truly support neurodivergent people in engaging with care.  

This episode is essential listening for health practitioners, mental health professionals, and anyone supporting people with ADHD. It provides clear strategies to incorporate into your practice, to create safer, more inclusive, and supportive spaces. 

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How can people with ADHD be supported beyond medication?

Occupational Therapist and ADHD Coach Emma Ketley and ADHD and autism advocate Amy Green bring their professional insight and lived experience, for an honest conversation about supporting people with ADHD beyond medication. 

They explore sensory load, masking, ADHD burnout, and nervous system regulation, and discuss practical, non-pharmacological strategies that can make a meaningful difference for neurodivergent adults. 

This episode is essential listening for health practitioners, mental health professionals, and anyone supporting people with ADHD. It offers guidance on neurodiversity-affirming approaches, and on how to create safer, more inclusive spaces in practice. 

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MHPN Presents is returning in 2026 with a new name – Mental Health in Practice. 

The new name reflects what the podcast has always been about – practical, evidence-informed conversations that support real-world mental health care.

While the name is changing, the podcast you know stays the same. You will still hear thoughtful discussions grounded in clinical work, featuring experts from across the mental health sector.

From 2 February 2026, this show will appear as Mental Health in Practice on all major podcast platforms and on the MHPN website. If you already subscribe, there’s nothing you need to do. New episodes will continue to arrive automatically under the new name.

We look forward to bringing you conversations that support mental health practice in 2026.

MHPN would like to thank everyone who contributed to our podcasts in 2025. 

MHPN Presents will be taking a short program break for the festive season. 

As we celebrate this time of year and look forward to the next, it is a good time to look back at our diverse range of episodes, which cover practical stories and real lessons from multidisciplinary mental health care in Australia.

We’ll be back on Wednesday 4th February 2026 with new episodes on non-pharmacological support options for ADHD.

We’re excited to be launching a new podcast program in 2026, so stay tuned for future episodes, stories, and opportunities to learn.

MHPN welcomes your feedback. If you’ve listened to any of our episodes this year, you can share your comments, questions and feedback on the MHPN website: mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/

We look forward to exploring topics in 2026 that will help you learn something you can use in your practice tomorrow. 

What happens when social workers work inside a law firm? Clients get more support than you might expect. 

This episode features Olga Gountras and Alexis Stonebridge from Slater and Gordon. They speak about supporting clients’ mental health, managing risk, and keeping people linked to care during stressful legal processes. 

Hear how this model improves collaboration across legal and health services and helps clients feel safer, clearer and more confident as they navigate complex claims. 

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When people learn to understand their anger, it can become a tool for insight, stronger relationships and positive change. 

In this episode, Dr Tony McHugh and Prof Glen Bates explore how mental health professionals can support individuals to respond to anger constructively. They discuss practical strategies to build insight, helping people turn moments of anger into opportunities for personal growth and stronger relationships. 

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Anger can be a helpful and productive emotion, but for some people it can impact what matters most to them. 

Join Tony McHugh and Glen Bates as they explore effective ways for mental health professionals to better support individuals experiencing challenges with regulating or responding to anger. In this episode, Tony and Glen discuss practical strategies for responding to anger constructively, with a focus on developing strong social connections and relationships.

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Music therapist, Jason Kenner, and art therapist, Pam Hellema, explore how their disciplines overlap, influence and amplify each other. Drawing on their collaboration in acute mental health at The Alfred, they describe what happens when art and music therapy are practised side by side and how creativity can spark connection and confidence. They also share a spontaneous demonstration of music therapy, showing how sessions can work in practice.  

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In this episode, Senior Mental Health Nurse and Family Therapist, Kate Cogan, joins Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, Sidney Bloch, and Palliative Medicine Consultant, Dr Adrian Dabscheck, to explore providing support and care for people receiving palliative care.

They discuss the challenges of supporting families through dying, grief and bereavement, along with the importance of empathy. They also unpack the significant emotional impact on practitioners in this field and highlight the importance of teamwork and ongoing training.

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