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...

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 OrmanGuests: David Edwards, Dr. Anthony VogelpoelContinue reading "Supporting Indigenous wellbeing through digital resources: an introduction for clinicians"

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 OrmanGuests: Dr Sarah Barker, Dr Karen Spielman, Kay RogersBased 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 safetyContinue reading "Addressing Domestic Violence: the Hidden Issue Behind Mental Health Issues"

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 thisContinue reading "Chronic Pain: can we manage the complexity via telehealth?"

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 needContinue reading "Who is looking after us? Supporting health care workers during COVID-19"

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 throughContinue reading "Diet in Mental Health: What, Why and How"

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 OrmanGuests: DrContinue reading "Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Delivering Therapy on the Internet"

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 interventionsContinue reading "Working in Bushfire Impacted Communities"

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 someContinue reading "Understanding and Managing Health Anxiety"

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,Continue reading "Move to Improve"

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 OrmanGuests: Dr Peter Baldwin, Simone Isemann & aContinue reading "Hoarding Disorder"

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-basedContinue reading "Social Prescribing: Understanding the ‘what’, ‘how’ and ‘why’"

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 OrmanGuests: Dr. David Mitchell, Bree Till and Joanna RoustenBased on WebinarContinue reading "Military Families: the impact of Defence Force services upon partners and children"

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 OrmanGuests: A/Prof SamuelContinue reading "Mental Health in the Workplace"

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 OrmanGuests: Prof Jane Fisher, Prof Jeannette Milgrom & Dr Elizabeth MaherBased on Webinar 29 in the eMHPrac Series forContinue reading "Prevention and Treatment of Perinatal Mood Disorders"

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 whatContinue reading "Burnout"

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 OrmanGuests: Dr Hester Wilson, Dr Sarah Barker, DrContinue reading "Alcohol Misuse and Mental Health"

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 theContinue reading "Integrating Digital Mental Health Tools and Resources Into Your Practice"

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 findContinue reading "Using Digital Mental Health Tools to Enhance Your Practice"

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 GPContinue reading "Using Online Tools in Suicide Prevention"

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. SpecialContinue reading "A Chance to Dream – the non-pharmacological management of insomnia"

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 onlineContinue reading "Diversity Online – Psychological Support for LGBTIQ People"

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 toContinue reading "Non-Pharmacological Management of Chronic Pain"