Black Dog Institute Podcasts for Health Professionals

Attempting suicide is one of the strongest markers of increased risk of dying by suicide particularly in the days, weeks and months following the attempt. However, many people who survive a suicide attempt find it difficult to access the care they need to improve their safety and to address their underlying concerns.

In this podcast, our panel of clinicians, researchers and lived experience representative discuss models of care and current best practice for supporting people after a suicide attempt.

Panel Members
Paige: Lived Experience Representative
Fiona Shand: Snr. Researcher at the Black Dog Institute, Clinical Psychologist
Annie Petherbridge: Support Co-ordinator Wayback
Tim Heffernan: Mental Health Peer Coordinator COORDINAIRE

Facilitated by: Dr Vered Gordon, Black Dog Institute GP Consultant
Recording and sound production: Nathan Bell
Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute

Show Notes

Attempting suicide is one of the strongest markers of increased risk of dying by suicide particularly in the days, weeks and months following the attempt. However, many people who survive a suicide attempt find it difficult to access the care they need to improve their safety and to address their underlying concerns. In this podcast, our panel of clinicians, researchers and lived experience representative discuss models of care and current best practice for supporting people after a suicide attempt. Panel Members Paige: Lived Experience Representative Fiona Shand: Snr. Researcher at the Black Dog Institute, Clinical Psychologist Annie Petherbridge: Support Co-ordinator Wayback Tim Heffernan: Mental Health Peer Coordinator COORDINAIRE Facilitated by: Dr Vered Gordon, Black Dog Institute GP Consultant Recording and sound production: Nathan Bell Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute

What is 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.