Black Dog Institute Podcasts for Health Professionals

This Expert Insights session discusses the notion of Country, the importance of social and emotional wellbeing and the impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders wellbeing when these things are unbalanced. You will also learn about resources and tools you can use in your practice and, we’ll talk about what meaningful change in this area may look like.

Panelists
Vicki McKenna - Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Network at Black Dog Institute and Lived Experience Representative
David Edwards - Co-Director WellMob Aboriginal Mental Health project at University of Sydney
Leilani Darwin - Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy at Black Dog Institute
Dr Carol Newall - Facilitator

Show Notes

The 2021 NAIDOC week theme is Heal Country, heal our nation. Incorporated into this theme is the concept that Country is inherent to identity and that it is more than a place; it sustains lives in every aspect - spiritually, physically, emotionally, socially, and culturally. As health professionals, our understanding of Country and its connection to the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is crucial to our ability to connect with and to provide appropriate for these patients.  
 
Listen in on this Expert Insights session as we discuss the notion of Country, the importance of social and emotional wellbeing and the impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders wellbeing when these things are unbalanced. We also discuss resources and tools you can use in your practice and, we’ll talk about what meaningful change in this area may look like.
 
Panelists
Vicki McKenna - Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Network at Black Dog Institute and Lived Experience Representative
David Edwards - Co-Director WellMob Aboriginal Mental Health project at University of Sydney
Leilani Darwin - Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy at Black Dog Institute

Dr Carol Newall - Facilitator
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.