While there is concern that excess screentime may impact young people’s mental health, smartphone technology can also provide a gateway to providing critical support in daily life.  Join Dr Imogen Bell, NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow and Psychologist at Orygen Digital, as she summarises the research into smartphone interventions for depression and anxiety in young people, including what apps are currently available and considerations for their use in everyday clinical practice. She will...

Many people experience difficulties when a family member, friend or someone under their care is diagnosed with dementia. Health professionals are increasingly being asked what community members can do to assist a person maintain their dignity and a good quality of life after a diagnosis of dementia.   In this webinar we discuss these issues with Dr Hilton Koppe, GP Educator at Dementia Training Australia and facilitator of the award-winning Australian podcast "Dementia in Practice". Hosted by...

Measurement-based care is gaining popularity, but which questionnaire should you use and what do the data really mean? Psychometric assessment encompasses everything from neuropsychological testing to self-report questionnaires like the K10. Clinical Psychologist Dr Peter Baldwin takes us through how self-report questionnaires work, how to choose a questionnaire, and how to quickly and effectively interpret the scores. He also busts some common myths about mental health questionnaires and...

In this bonus episode we have an opportunity to hear from Dr Wee-Sian Woon about international models of care for ADHD. He is a GP and Clinical Editor for HealthPathways. He was awarded the Churchill Fellowship and explored models of care overseas to increase accessibility for the diagnosis and management of ADHD in adults. In this episode he shares a distillation of the state of play in Australia, some of the innovative models of care being used abroad, and possible models of care for...

We discuss the prevalence of ADHD in adults and what prompts adults to seek a diagnosis. We explore neuroaffirming approaches and strategies for living well with ADHD. We look at strategies related to organisation, memory, stimulation, and sleep.   Panel: Dr Sarah Barker, is a clinical psychologist with an interest in approaches to living well with ADHD to increase well-being. Dr Wee-Sian Woon is a GP and Clinical Editor for HealthPathways. Dr Sarah Sibson is a specialist GP with expertise in...

The WellMob website is digital library with links to over 350 online resources to support the social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Using the example of an Indigenous client presenting with depression, podcast explains how the SEWB framework is relevant to clinical and community practice and show how to find and effectively use WellMob resources.   Panel: David Edwards, Worimi man and Director of WellMob Angela Sheridan, Wiradjuri woman and...

Many of us are aware of the term Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB), but what does SEWB mean for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and how it might impact on our clinical practice? For this brief webinar, Dr Jan Orman will be joined by Angela Sheridan, a Wiradjuri woman and member of eMHPrac's WellMob website team. The WellMob website is based on this holistic SEWB model of health and wellbeing.  They will discuss how connection to culture, country and community can be a...

A good formulation provides a solid foundation for effective mental health care. In this podcast GP Dr Jan Orman and psychologist Dr Melissa Black discuss the process of making a formulation, how it may work alongside a mental health diagnosis, and its value to both the clinician and their patient/client.    Melissa is the Clinical Research Lead and Clinical Psychologist at Black Dog Institute. She works across clinical research projects focusing on new models of care for specific populations...

Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health condition, and the leading cause of total burden amongst females aged 5-64. This webinar summarises the factors that increase the risk for anxiety amongst women and discusses how biological factors like the menstrual cycle and hormonal contraception impact anxiety severity and treatment responsiveness. We describe how to modify the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders to improve outcomes for women by attending to these...

Climate change is a major global existential challenge that provokes intense feelings in many people. In most cases, concerns about climate change are a rational response to the problem and may lead to positive adaptation, but some people experience significant mental distress. This webinar explores the range of emotional responses to awareness of climate change and how they may impact mental health.  Key aspects of assessment and response to climate distress are discussed, with reference to...

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...

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 RegistrarDr Lasse B. Sander, Licensed Psychotherapist (CBT)Dr Jan Orman, GP Moderated by: Dr Phoebe Holdenson-Kimura, GP

We’ll cover how feasible self-care really is in the current health care system, the difference between burnout and mental illness and identify resources to help re-think unrealistic expectations.

Join us for webinar 56 in the eMHPrac series, to learn how to define and manage diabetes-specific mental health issues. Emotional and mental health problems are common among adults with diabetes.

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.

E-Mental health interventions are here to stay. Do you know the difference between a tool and a treatment?

This webinar discusses safety planning, which is a brief, customisable intervention for the prevention of suicide, delivered digitally.

Internet gaming is popular and entertaining but can it be addictive? Our latest podcast covers the prevalence of online gaming, who’s affected and its impact on mental health.

This webinar presents evidence-based strategies to engage and motivate smokers with mental health issues to cease smoking.

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. With the emergence of COVID-19 the risk of loneliness has continued to increase. 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 to promote healing and recovery. 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. 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...