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.
We discuss the prevalence of ADHD in adults and what prompts adults to seek a diagnosis. We explore neuroaffirming approaches and strategies for living well with ADHD. We look at strategies related t…
The WellMob website is digital library with links to over 350 online resources to support the social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Using the example…
Many of us are aware of the term Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB), but what does SEWB mean for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and how it might impact on our clinical practice? For …
A good formulation provides a solid foundation for effective mental health care. In this podcast GP Dr Jan Orman and psychologist Dr Melissa Black discuss the process of making a formulation, how it …
Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health condition, and the leading cause of total burden amongst females aged 5-64. This webinar summarises the factors that increase the risk for anxie…
Climate change is a major global existential challenge that provokes intense feelings in many people. In most cases, concerns about climate change are a rational response to the problem and may lead …
Whether they’re dealing with a close family member’s cancer or their own, our studies show that young people are up to six times more likely to experience high or very high levels of psychological di…
Did you know that e-mental health resources provide practitioners with a wealth of additional evidence-based treatments? We’ll provide you with key insights and digital resources that you can begin t…
We’ll cover how feasible self-care really is in the current health care system, the difference between burnout and mental illness and identify resources to help re-think unrealistic expectations.
Join us for webinar 56 in the eMHPrac series, to learn how to define and manage diabetes-specific mental health issues. Emotional and mental health problems are common among adults with diabetes.
This Black Dog Institute webinar defines school refusal and summarises the range of factors underlying school refusal including child, parent/family and school factors. School refusal occurs when a c…
In our accredited webinar we discuss the benefits, dispel myths and help you overcome challenges when applying interventions with patients and clients. This podcast is derived from webinar 53 in the …
We cover how to develop effective safety plans with clients and patients and and how to make plans personalised and collaborative. This is derived from webinar 52 in the eMHPrac series https://medcas…
Gaming related difficulties have prompted the American Psychiatric Association (2013) and the World Health Organization (2019) to propose independent diagnostic classifications, to describe this emer…
We cover prevalence, theory and practice of nicotine addiction and its management. Key concepts are introduced, as well as current best practice in pharmacotherapies and behavioural interventions. A …
In this webinar we will discuss how GPs and Allied Health Professionals can reduce the negative impact of loneliness on the mental health of older patients. Loneliness in older people is emerging as …
In this webinar, we will explore the impacts of sexual violence on health and wellbeing and focus on how healthcare providers can provide support that promotes healing and recovery. In the current #m…
In this podcast we discuss how general practitioners, psychologists and allied health professionals can support the mental health of patients or clients who are refugees. We explore the importance of…
This webinar will explore how GPs, Psychologists, other Allied Health Professionals and Pharmacists can best work together to provide collaborative care to patients and improve mental health outcomes…
In this podcast based on a recent webinar we partner with UCRH to talk about how frontline health and community workers can use digital wellbeing tools to help keep our Indigenous mob feeling ‘deadly…