Expert Insights by the Black Dog Institute is a series of podcasts each tackling an important mental health topic and providing insight and expert knowledge from and 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.
Alcohol use disorder is often co-morbid with a variety of mental health conditions. It can be challenging fo…
For many people living with mental illness, discovering tangible ways in which they can positively contribute to their own well-being…
Experiences of trauma appear to underpin a wide range of physical and mental health presentations. In our Au…
Despite significant advances in the treatment of depression, there are a number of people who are not helped by the commonly a…
Difficulty sleeping is a common presenting problem in primary practice. While sleep disruption can at times be a symptom of an underly…
Distinguishing between Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder can present a considerable clinical challenge. With some ov…
Distinguishing between grief and depression can at times be clinically challenging. While both may manifest in simila…