eMHPrac Webinar Based Podcasts – Black Dog Institute Podcasts: Recent Episodes
Black Dog Institute
Black Dog Institute is a global pioneer in the identification, prevention and treatment of mental illness and the promotion of well-being. Our unique approach incorporates clinical services with research, education and the voice of lived experience to reduce the incidence of mental illness and suicide, remove stigma and improve lives.
Whether they’re dealing with a close family member’s cancer or their own, our studies show that young people are up to six times more likely to experience high or very high levels of psychological distress than their peers their own age. This webinar explores the impacts on young people, their needs, and how you can support them.
Panel:
Dr Esther Davis, clinical psychologist and Acting Research Manager for Canteen Australia
Kelly Blackman, social worker and Clinical Team Leader for Canteen Australia
Moderated by: Dr Phoebe Holdenson-Kimura, GP
Did you know that e-mental health resources provide practitioners with a wealth of additional evidence-based treatments? We’ll provide you with key insights and digital resources that you can begin to integrate immediately to into your everyday practice.
Panel:
Dr Ruth Crowther, Psychologist / Clinical Registrar
Dr Lasse B. Sander, Licensed Psychotherapist (CBT)
Dr Jan Orman, GP
Moderated by: Dr Phoebe Holdenson-Kimura, GP
This Black Dog Institute webinar defines school refusal and summarises the range of factors underlying school refusal including child, parent/family and school factors. School refusal occurs when a child is unable to attend school due to emotional distress about attending, and despite parent’s best efforts to enforce attendance. Concern has arisen about increasing levels of school refusal in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.
This webinar will enable you to, define school refusal, explain what can underlie school refusal, identify tools that can support an assessment, describe a collaborative managment approach and
design an attendance plan.
In our accredited webinar we discuss the benefits, dispel myths and help you overcome challenges when applying interventions with patients and clients. This podcast is derived from webinar 53 in the eMHPrac series https://medcast.com.au/courses/579
We cover how to develop effective safety plans with clients and patients and and how to make plans personalised and collaborative. This is derived from webinar 52 in the eMHPrac series https://medcast.com.au/courses/528
Gaming related difficulties have prompted the American Psychiatric Association (2013) and the World Health Organization (2019) to propose independent diagnostic classifications, to describe this emerging condition. This webinar includes a case study discussion.
Based on Webinar 51 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals https://medcast.com.au/courses/491
We cover prevalence, theory and practice of nicotine addiction and its management. Key concepts are introduced, as well as current best practice in pharmacotherapies and behavioural interventions. A case-study is also presented for discussion. This podcast is derived from Black Dog e-Mental Health CPD accredited Webinar 50 medcast.com.au/courses/475
In this webinar we will 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 podcast we discuss how general practitioners, psychologists and allied health professionals can support the mental health of patients or clients 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
In this podcast based on a recent webinar we partner with UCRH to talk about how frontline health and community workers can use digital wellbeing tools to help keep our Indigenous mob feeling ‘deadly’ (#feeling great!).
Hosted by: David Edwards
Guests: David Edwards, Tiarnee Schafer, Nathan Bramston, Samantha Wild
Based on Webinar 45 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available here: https://medcast.com.au/courses/367
For more information about WellMob go to www.wellmob.org.au
In this podcast based on a recent webinar we discuss the Indigenous concept of Social and Emotional Wellbeing, focusing on the curation of culturally appropriate digital resources. We will introduce participants to a new website, called WellMob that houses over 200 Indigenous-specific digital wellbeing resources.
Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: David Edwards, Dr. Anthony Vogelpoel Simon DuBois
Based on Webinar 44 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available here: medcast.com.au/courses/364
In this podcast, based on a recent webinar we discuss the prevalence of adolescent anxiety, assessment, and evidence-based face-to-face and online approaches to empowering young people.
Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: Dr Sarah Barker, Dr Karen Spielman, Kay Rogers
Based on Webinar 43 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/361
Domestic violence is a leading public health problem globally. Despite its high prevalence and strong association with mental health problems, it is still significantly under-recognised and responded to in clinical practice.
In this podcast based on a recent webinar we will focus on how to identify domestic violence to make a difference to patient’s safety and well-being.
Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: Kelsey Hegarty, Carmel O’Brien, Fiona
Based on Webinar 42 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/359
Chronic pain is a complex and often challenging condition to manage. With the sudden growth in telehealth and inability to see our patients face to face it can feel like this challenge is even greater. Telehealth has been used successfully by the Department of Pain Medicine at Vincent’s Hospital for nearly a decade.
In this podcast based on a recent webinar will discuss how the assessment and management of chronic pain can be done to optimise your patient’s outcome.
Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: Dr Tania Gardner, Dr Jane Wheatley, Dr Milana Votrubec
Based on Webinar 41 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/349
In this podcast based on a recent webinar we will discuss the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australian health professionals. What does the research tell us about what consequences to expect in the population generally as well as in ourselves and our colleagues?
Importantly we will also discuss what strategies we need to put in place to mitigate the effects of future crises on health care workers.
Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: Jessica Strudwick, Dr Carol Newall, Dr Jocelyn Lowinger
Based on Webinar 40 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/339
Podcast based on a recent webinar will provide an overview of the current research evidence regarding diet as a key determinant of and treatment target for mental health across the life stages, including a brief exploration of mechanisms of action. It will also provide clear guidance on the principles of improving mental health outcomes through dietary support and counselling.
Guest Experts
- Prof. Michael Berk
- Dr. Tetyana Rocks
- Dr. Sarah Weaver
- Gina Howland
Based on Webinar 38 in the eMHPrac Series for Allied Health Professionals
This podcast based on a recent webinar will provide an overview of obsessive compulsive disorder, how the disorder presents, and how it is most effectively assessed and treated.
Contemporary research on the efficacy of internet-delivered treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder is outlined and services that provide such treatment are discussed.
Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: Dr Janine Clark, Dr Sarah Weaver, Dr Bethany Wooten
Based on Webinar 37 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/306
Australia has recently been devastated by bushfires spanning across the country. Mental health professionals are on the front line, providing support to those effected.
This podcast will provide an overview of what previous disasters have taught us about trauma reactions in children, adults, families and communities and what the evidence based and evidence informed interventions are that you can use in your practice. .
Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: Nicole Sadler, Janette Cook, Jane Nursey, Dr Sara Renwick-Lau
Based on Webinar 36 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/305
Most people worry about their health at some point, but for 5% of Australians, anxiety about health can become debilitating. People with health anxiety experience disabling, often uncontrollable fears about getting sick or becoming sick.
This podcast will help to explain when normal health concerns tip over to a serious mental health problem, and some practical tools and resources to help overcome health anxiety.
Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: Dr Jill Newby, Dr Allison Mahoney, Dr Srishti Dutta
Based on Webinar 35 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/296
http://www.mediafire.com/file/h2ujklqgrbbvug2/BDI_Webinar_34_Podcast-MP3.mp3 A holistic approach that targets psychological, biological, social and lifestyle factors is best practice for management of mental health across the lifespan. This podcast based on a recent webinar explores how and when physical activity can be introduced to clients with complex and chronic mental health conditions.
Learn from our panel of a general practitioner, exercise physiologist and clinical psychologist about the tools and strategies they find most helpful and the benefits of working as a team.
Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: Dr Kristine Kafer, Dr Simon Rosenbaum & Dr Roxane Craig
Based on Webinar 34 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/294
https://www.mediafire.com/file/q2uy5j7z67hsrxg/BDI_Webinar_33_Podcast-MP3.mp3 This podcsat, based on a recent webinar will outline our current understanding of hoarding behaviour, the impact on mental health hoarding can have, and how health professionals can support people who hoard to make the changes they want to see in their lives.
Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: Dr Peter Baldwin, Simone Isemann & a Lived Experience representative, who is the loved one of someone with hoarding disorder.
Based on Webinar 33 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/287
https://www.mediafire.com/file/u68osootr4n5gz8/Social_Prescribing__Understanding_th.mp3 Social prescribing (sometimes referred to as non-medical prescribing or community referral) is a relatively new concept, developed as an innovative way to move beyond the medical model and address the wider social determinants of health.
This podcast examines some of the online mental health treatment programs that GPs need to know about, focusing on evidence-based programs that have been developed in Australia.
Guest Experts
- Prof. Katherine Boydell
- Dr. Katherine Gill
- Dr. Phoebe Holdenson Kimura
Based on Webinar 32 in the eMHPrac Series for Allied Health Professionals
https://www.mediafire.com/file/yxck7skhmqmj065/Military_Families__the_impact_of_Def.mp3 Military service has both positive and negative impacts upon the individual serving and their family.
This podcast will examine the impact of military service upon families mental health in more detail and provide an outline of treatment interventions and resources.
Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: Dr. David Mitchell, Bree Till and Joanna Rousten
Based on Webinar 30 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/267
Special thanks to the Department of Veterans Affairs for their contribution to the development of this webinar.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/bh423saesn0v7ia/Mental_Health_in_the_Workplace.mp3 In this podcast, based on a recent webinar, our panel explores the issue of focus on the issue of mental health in the workplace.
Workplace mental health is a subject of great interest as increasing numbers of employees experience work-related psychological injury that can change their life trajectory
Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: A/Prof Samuel Harvey & Peter Ferreira
Based on Webinar 28 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/263
http://www.mediafire.com/file/qz59b6pn4qfuuiq/Prevention_and_Treatment_of_Perinata.mp3 Perinatal psychological distress is commonly experienced by new and expecting mothers.
This podcast will discuss the impact of perinatal mood disorders and ways in which distress can be prevented, detected and treated.
Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: Prof Jane Fisher, Prof Jeannette Milgrom & Dr Elizabeth Maher
Based on Webinar 29 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/265
Special thanks to the Perinatal Depression e-Consortium for their contribution to the development of this webinar.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/j93i2hj9wu5u89u/Burnout.mp3 Burnout is an issue much talked about today in the health professions and human services generally. It is not a considered disorder per se, but a set of symptoms associated with intolerable levels of work stress
In this podcast, based on a recent webinar, our panel discuss what constitutes burnout, what causes burnout and what we can do to prevent and treat it.
Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: Prof. Gordon Parker, Dr Elizabeth Lennon, Dr Jocelyn Lowinger, Gabriela Tavella
Based on Webinar 27 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/257
http://www.mediafire.com/file/jp1e0znw3a83uuq/Alcohol_Misuse_and_Mental_Health.mp3 Alcohol misuse has a significant impact on individual and community health and well being.
In this podcast, based on a recent webinar, our panel will focus on the ways in which clinicians can help reduce the impact of alcohol misuse on mental health.
Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: Dr Hester Wilson, Dr Sarah Barker, Dr Jane MacLeod
Based on Webinar 25 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/249
http://www.mediafire.com/file/8h3uzq39a1ghdrh/Integrating_Digital_Mental_Health_To.mp3 Digital mental health tools and resources are increasingly available in mental health services in Australia and other developed countries.
In this podcast, based on a recent webinar, psychologist Julia Reynolds provides an provides an overview of recent developments in the use of these tools in routine care and to support practitioners as they explore the rich array of high quality tools currently available in Australia.
This podcast is number 2 in a series of 2 aimed at increasing practitioner confidence in using these online resources.
Guests: Julia Reynolds, Jamie Marshall
Based on Webinar 9 in the eMHPrac Series for Allied Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/189
Resources: medcast.com.au/media/1591/resour…-webinars-8-9.pdf
Head to Health Explainer Video: youtu.be/l3H8Q01N74A
http://www.mediafire.com/file/b125owuplwo6q5r/Using_Digital_Mental_Health_Tools_to.mp3 Digital mental health (DMH) tools and resources are increasingly available in mental health services in Australia and other developed countries.
In this podcast, based on a recent webinar, psychologist Julia Reynolds provides an overview of the main types and uses of digital mental health resources available in Australia and suggests ways that practitioners can find and evaluate these tools and integrate them into integrate them into clinical practice.
This podcast is number 1 in a series of 2 aimed at increasing practitioner confidence in using these online resources.
Guests: Julia Reynolds, Jamie Marshall
Based on Webinar 8 in the eMHPrac Series for Allied Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/189
Resources: medcast.com.au/media/1591/resour…-webinars-8-9.pdf
Head to Health Explainer Video: youtu.be/l3H8Q01N74A
http://www.mediafire.com/file/xh4c7wmv7qtucpx/Using_Online_Tools_in_Suicide_Preven.mp3
Does the idea of using online interventions to help prevent suicide surprise you? Listen to this podcast to hear Dr Jan Orman and her guests talk about some of the current work being done using technology in the quest to reduce the rate of suicide in the Australian community.
Guests:
Dr Caroline Johnston – Melbourne based GP with a strong interest in mental health.
– Senior Lecturer at University of Melbourne
– Clinical Lead – Mental Health for the RACGP Expert Committee – Quality Care and Board Member, Mental Health Australia.
Dr Fiona Shand – Clinical psychologist and Senior Research Fellow at Black Dog Institute whose research focusses on suicide prevention and e-health interventions for suicide prevention
Moderator: Dr Jan Orman – MBBS MPsychMed Sydney based GP with a special interest in mental health and GP Services Consultant at the Black Dog Institute
http://www.mediafire.com/file/8npnyxav5dsmxnj/A_Chance_to_Dream_%25E2%2580%2593_the_non-pharmaco.mp3 This podcast is based on a webinar of the same name presented in February 2018. It focusses on the things we need to know to convince ourselves and others to undertake the very effective non-pharmacological interventions that are available to help us overcome sleep difficulties and discusses some of the detail of those interventions.
Special guests are addiction specialist and rural GP Dr Simon Holliday, clinical psychologist Dr Kris Kafer and medical sleep researcher Dr Vincent McCauley.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/i7fif3vjhqevsp5/Diversity_Online_%25E2%2580%2593_Psychological_Sup.mp3 In this podcast, based on the eMHPrac webinar presented on 15th November 2015, we look at the factors influencing the mental health of people in the LGBTIQ community and the ways in which we as health professionals can help, both in our face to face dealings with LGBTIQ patients and in the recommendation of online resources developed especially for this population.
Guest Experts:
• Sally Morris – Social Worker and National Project Coordinator of MindOUT National LGBTI Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Project
• Stella Topaz – Registered Nurse Qlife National Project manager. Masters in Health Policy
Both Stella and Sally are members of the LGBQ community as well as experts in mental health care in the community.
Moderator: Dr Jan Orman – MBBS MPsychMed General Practitioner with a special interest in mental health and GP Services Consultant at the Black Dog Institute
http://www.mediafire.com/file/pj1ufai4aw3lu5f/Non-Pharmacological_Management_of_Ch.mp3 Dr Simon Holliday says the problem of prescription opiate misuse is very big in the rural sector in Australia. Consequences of opiate use include death, increased pain, suppression of breathing in sleep and sleep apnoea amongst many other things including the social consequences. As GPs we need to be prepared to “invest some time to give detailed attention to all the different complex aspects of their problem” in order to properly manage opiate dependence.
Dr Toby Newton-John describes the important elements of non-pharmacological management of chronic pain as it is delivered in the face to face environment.
Dr Regina Schultz from the Reboot Program at THISWAYUP (thiswayup.org.au/how-we-can-help/…es/chronic-pain/) describes the way in which the principles of face-to-face pain management have been translated to the online context.
MindSpot Virtual Clinic’s Pain Management Program (mindspot.org.au/pain-course ) is also briefly described.
Moderator: Dr Jan Orman
Guests: Dr Simon Holliday, Dr Toby Newton-John, Dr Regina Schultz
Based on Webinar 19 in the eMHPrac Series for health professionals available at www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/eMHPrac