Black Dog Institute Podcasts for Health Professionals

This Expert Insights session focusses on the longer term mental health effects of the bushfires. Trauma related to events like the bush fires experienced late 2019/early 2020 are real.
Throughout this session, we discuss the elements of successful mental health support and recovery in the months and years after the bushfires. We also cover the latest research evidence on community recovery, the services that are available to support best outcomes and the recent expansion of Medicare funding for mental health services for people affected by bushfires.

Panel Members
Wayne: Lived experience representative
Ms Ros Knight: Clinical and Counselling Psychologist, President of Australian Psychological Society and Clinic Director at Macquarie University Psychology Clinic
Professor Richard Bryant: Scientia Professor at School of Psychology UNSW and Director of Traumatic Stress Clinic Westmead Hospital
Professor Zachary Steel: St John of God Chair of Trauma and Mental Health, School of Psychiatry UNSW and The Black Dog Institute

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

Show Notes

This Expert Insights session focusses on the longer term mental health effects of the bushfires. Trauma related to events like the bush fires experienced late 2019/early 2020 are real. Throughout this session, we discuss the elements of successful mental health support and recovery in the months and years after the bushfires. We also cover the latest research evidence on community recovery, the services that are available to support best outcomes and the recent expansion of Medicare funding for mental health services for people affected by bushfires. Panel Members Wayne: Lived experience representative Ms Ros Knight: Clinical and Counselling Psychologist, President of Australian Psychological Society and Clinic Director at Macquarie University Psychology Clinic Professor Richard Bryant: Scientia Professor at School of Psychology UNSW and Director of Traumatic Stress Clinic Westmead Hospital Professor Zachary Steel: St John of God Chair of Trauma and Mental Health, School of Psychiatry UNSW and The Black Dog Institute Facilitated by: Dr Carol Newall, 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.