Expert Insights – Black Dog Institute Podcasts

Oct 31 2024 64 ep. 55 mins 31
Expert Insights – Black Dog Institute Podcasts artwork

Expert Insights by the Black Dog Institute is a series of podcasts each tackling an important mental health topic and providing insight and expert knowledge from and for health professionals. 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.

  Education  Health & Fitness
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


Expert Insights for Health Professionals- A Mentally Healthy Future, But How Do We Get There?

Oct 31 2024 44 mins  
Despite decades of government investment, significant research endeavour, and a growing commitment to mental health training and response activities in schools and workplaces, rates of mental health in Australia are rising. The scale of this issue is staggering: a recent report shows that 494,000 Australians with moderate to severe mental health problems are not receiving the suppo

Expert Insights for Health Professionals- Onset of Anxiety and Depression in Children and Teenagers

Oct 15 2024 56 mins  
The median age of onset for mental disorders is 14 years. This means, 50% of individuals who will develop mental illness will have already developed the disorder by the age of 14 years.Since children's diagnoses are missed, they do not receive the care that they need and are less likely to receive help, which has a flow-on effect to adolescence where more complicated conditions can

eMHPrac Webinar 74: The Evidence for Using Online Mental Health Treatment Programs (Mindspot)

Sep 18 2024 28 mins  
The term dMH (digital mental health) covers a wide range of online resources for mental health care. This includes, but is not limited to, the CBT-based treatment programs that Australia has led the world in developing. The scientific evidence is important for practitioner confidence but sometimes our patients and clients want to know about it too. This webinar will make it easier

Expert Insights for Health Professionals- Engagement with the Arts for Improved Wellbeing in Children Experiencing Anxiety

Sep 05 2024 49 mins  
Can engagement with the arts improve children's wellbeing? In this episode, we talk to Dr Diane Macdonald (Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Black Dog Institute/School of Psychiatry, UNSW) about her research on Culture Dose for Kids, an arts engagement program for children and their caregivers that has been designed to improve mental health and wellbeing in children who are experiencin

Expert Insights for Health Professionals- The Power of First Nations Cultural Healing Approaches to Suicide Prevention

Jun 25 2024 58 mins  
To celebrate the 2024 NAIDOC week (7 - 14 July) theme, Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud (www.naidoc.org.au), this Expert Insights session focuses on the enduring wisdom, vitality, and strength in First Nations communities, passed down through generations. We explore the power of cultural healing approaches within suicide prevention, with a particular focus on what works,

Expert Insights for Health Professionals- Using Exposure More Effectively to Treat Anxiety in Children and Young People

Jun 13 2024 57 mins  
Research evidence clearly supports exposure as a key ingredient in first line treatment for anxiety, yet practitioners can be reluctant to use it with children and young people.In this episode, Professor Jennie Hudson from Black Dog Institute will share her research findings on exposure therapy for anxious children and adolescents as part of an app and programs she has developed fo

Expert Insights for Health Professionals- Digital CBT for Teens - Bridging the gap between therapy, technology and clinical practice

May 29 2024 55 mins  
With the plethora of digital CBT apps and programs available, how do you select one that's effective, safe, and engaging for teens? In this episode, Dr. Aliza Werner-Seidler, Scientia Associate Professor and Head of Population Mental Health at Black Dog Institute, delves into her research on digital cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and its impact on teen mental health. Aliza sha

Expert Insights for Health Professionals- What's the impact of wait times for mental health support for anxiety and depression for young people in Australia?

Apr 02 2024 52 mins  
How do lengthy mental health service wait times affect service delivery to young people in Australia? In this episode, Bridianne O'Dea, Associate Professor and NHMRC MRFF Investigator at Black Dog Institute, will share her research on wait times for mental health treatment for young people in Australia. Bridi will discuss her research on the impact of long wait times on service pro

Expert Insights for Health Professionals- The effect of loneliness on mental health

Nov 19 2023 53 mins  
The effect of loneliness on mental health: How can we strengthen meaningful connections?Loneliness is a growing community health concern which has been associated with social anxiety and mood concerns as well as physical health complaints and disturbed sleep. End of year rituals and celebrations can serve to exacerbate a sense of loneliness, particularly in socially vulnerable and

Expert Insights for Health Professionals- Are screens making our young people sad and anxious?

Oct 23 2023 52 mins  
Join us for the conversation! Screens tend to be a regular part of many young people's lives - to connect, play, learn, and to get news and information. To what extent does screen time affect young people's mental health? Dr Sophie Li, Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist at the Black Dog Institute will share her research on this topic to help us understand the va