Black Dog Institute Podcasts 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. Here you will find all of the Podcasts produced by the Black Dog including Expert Insights, Being Well and Emprac.

Black Dog Institute Podcasts for Health Professionals is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 165 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 83. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Black Dog Institute Podcasts for Health Professionals, a education show with 165 episodes published.

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  Episode #172

  Expert Insights for Health Professionals- When Depression Doesn’t Respond: Psilocybin‑Assisted Therapy as an Emerging Option Inbox

  May 28, 202659 min

  Black Dog Institute’s Senior Research Fellow Dr Adam Bayes and Clinical Psychologist Dr Laura Kampel will provide an evidence‑based overview of psilocybin-assisted therapy, including: how it works which patients and conditions it may support current pathways for access in Australia Dr Adam Bayes, Psychiatrist and Senior Research Fellow, Black Dog Institute Dr Laura Kampel, Head of Clinical Services and Senior Clinical Psychologist, Black Dog Institute Hosted by Kristy Ross, Clinical Psychologist, Black Dog Institute

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  Episode #171

  Expert Insights for Health Professionals- AI in Mental Health Care: Using Digital Phenotyping to Optimise Treatment Timing

  May 4, 202654 min

  Digital phenotyping is opening new possibilities for proactive, personalised mental healthcare. This webinar explores how continuous insights from smartphones and wearables can help clinicians detect emerging risk, tailor interventions, and deliver support exactly when it’s needed. Join leading researchers as we examine how moment‑to‑moment behavioural data can enhance treatment timing and inform population‑level mental health strategies.

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  Episode #170

  Expert Insights for Health Professionals- Navigating Sleep and Shiftwork

  Dec 7, 20251 hour

  Irregular hours. Night Shifts. Long days, blurring into longer nights. For many health professionals, disrupted sleep isn’t the exception; it’s the norm. But poor sleep doesn’t have to be part of the job. In this panel discussion, we’ll explore the science behind sleep and shiftwork, share the latest research on how disrupted sleep impacts health and wellbeing, and provide practical strategies to build healthier sleep habits, no matter your roster. Featuring insights from Dr Matthew Coleshill (Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Black Dog Institute) and Kristy Ross (Clinical Psychologist, Black Dog Institute), and moderated by Dr Sarah Barker, this session will share practical, evidence-based strategies to help you manage fatigue, optimise rest, and perform at your best, no matter your roster.

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  Episode #169

  Short Mental Health Interventions: Perimenopause and Undiagnosed Neurodivergence

  Oct 30, 202530 min

  What happens when perimenopause overlaps with neurodivergence - especially when a person may be unaware of their neurodivergent profile? Dr Sarah Barker (Clinical Psychologist, Black Dog Institute) and guest Dr Ceri Cashell (GP, Avalon Family Medical Practice) and will explore supportive, respectful, and validating approaches to taking a comprehensive life history. Their discussion will focus on conducting thorough mental health assessments in the context of perimenopause, particularly when neurodivergence may be a contributing factor. They will explore effective approaches for initiating conversations, identifying key questions to ask, and screening for co-occurring concerns. The discussion will also cover how to understand and navigate complex presentations involving perimenopause, neurodivergence, and mental health. Join us for this Short Mental Health Interventions perimenopause sequel.

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  Episode #168

  Expert Insights for Health Professionals- When Conventional Treatments Fall Short: New Frontiers in Managing Treatment-Resistant Depression

  Oct 26, 202556 min

  What happens when standard treatments for depression don’t work? In this special Mental Health Month episode from the Black Dog Institute, we explore the next steps for primary care teams supporting patients with treatment-resistant depression. Designed for GPs and allied health professionals, this conversation explores practical strategies, novel interventions, and referral pathways that can make a difference when conventional care is insufficient. In this episode, you’ll learn: · The latest evidence and approaches for managing treatment-resistant depression · The evolving role of ECT as a safe and effective option for severe depression · How ketamine treatment can be integrated with psychotherapy for improved outcomes · What’s emerging in psychedelic-assisted therapies, including psilocybin · How Black Dog Institute’s training in neuromodulation, ketamine, and interventional psychiatry can support your clinical practice Facilitator: Dr Sarah Barker – Clinical Psychologist Panelists: · Dr Adam Bayes – Senior Research Fellow and Clinical Academic Psychiatrist, Black Dog Institute · Dr Melanie Babooram – Clinical Psychologist, Black Dog Institute Join us to discover how the field is evolving and how you can help patients navigate new pathways to recovery when traditional approaches fall short. Learn more about Black Dog Institute’s world-class neuromodulation clinic here https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/education-services/clinical-services/sydney-tms-neurostimulation-and-ketamine-program/

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