S3:E34 | Dominique Robert-Hendren: Can an App Really Reduce Alcohol Dependence?
Whether it’s decreasing the amount consumed or quitting completely, changing alcohol habits can be a lonely journey. Having a supportive community is ...
Pebble in the Pond
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Pebble in the Pond is a podcast that hopes to create a ripple of change for mental health. Listen in as we interview the most fascinating and accomplished people in mental health, from lived experience speakers through to researchers, academics and influential industry leaders. Hosted by the Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association, we are committed to progressing the understanding of mental health for the benefit for all.
S3:E33 | Ben Orford: How Professionals Can Work Together to Tackle Complex School Refusal
School refusal can result in significant functional impairment, chronic mental health issues, social isolation, family conflict and ultimately a poor ...
S3:E32 | Dr Lyn O'Grady: Supporting Young People at Risk of Self-Harm & Suicide
Once a child or young person discloses their thoughts, plans or acts related to self-harm and suicide, mental health professionals rapidly enter a spa...
S3:E31 | Dr Kerry Howard: PTSD Formation (& How We Can Improve Our Approach)
Working in a frontline environment routinely exposes an individual to trauma. When combined with pre-existing psychological experiences, this can be a...
S3:E30 | Vanessa Kite: Overcoming Adversity (My Lived Experience Journey)
When you or someone you know is having a hard time mentally dealing with things, the simple realisation that you’re “not alone” make a huge difference...
S3:E29 | Dr Nicole Lee: Exploring a System Reboot in Addiction
When it comes to addressing addiction in Australia, issues of underfunding, under resourcing and continued stigma prevents us from progressing further...
S3:E28 | Simon Fenech: Turning the Hell of Addiction into a Force for Good
Addicts, especially those leaving the prison system, need intensive support at this critical point of vulnerability. A stable job and income are impor...
S3:E27 | Stuart O’Neill: Sharing Lived Experiences in Suicide Prevention
Suicide and mental health matters are global problems. To break the stigma, we need to speak out. Sharing personal mental health experiences has prove...
S3:E26 | Frank Oberklaid: The National Children’s Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy
Despite the best efforts of governments over the years, providing timely, appropriate, and equitable access to services supporting child mental health...
S3:E25 | Tania Raghavan: Developing a Mental Health Framework for Police Services
Developing and implementing a framework for mental health training and support in a large organisation is essential. It also requires a significant am...