MHPN Presents

MHPN Podcasts
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Welcome to MHPN’s inaugural podcast which explores wellbeing and mental health. Listen to engaging conversations between mental health practitioners, as they reflect on a variety of topics related to mental wellbeing, interdisciplinary practice, and collaborative care. Subscribe to stay up to date.

  1. EPISODE 1,000 TRAILER

    What’s Coming in 2026 – MHPN Podcasts

    MHPN would like to thank everyone who contributed to our podcasts in 2025.  MHPN Presents will be taking a short program break for the festive season.  As we celebrate this time of year and look forward to the next, it is a good time to look back at our diverse range of episodes, which cover practical stories and real lessons from multidisciplinary mental health care in Australia. We’ll be back on Wednesday 4th February 2026 with new episodes on non-pharmacological support options for ADHD. We’re excited to be launching a new podcast program in 2026, so stay tuned for future episodes, stories, and opportunities to learn. MHPN welcomes your feedback. If you’ve listened to any of our episodes this year, you can share your comments, questions and feedback on the MHPN website: mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/ We look forward to exploring topics in 2026 that will help you learn something you can use in your practice tomorrow.

    1 min
  2. A Conversation About… Social Work and the Law

    25/11/2025

    A Conversation About… Social Work and the Law

    What happens when social workers work inside a law firm? Clients get more support than you might expect.  This episode features Olga Gountras and Alexis Stonebridge from Slater and Gordon. They speak about supporting clients’ mental health, managing risk, and keeping people linked to care during stressful legal processes.  Hear how this model improves collaboration across legal and health services and helps clients feel safer, clearer and more confident as they navigate complex claims.  Liked this episode? Stay tuned for future episodes of A Conversation About... by following MHPN Presents. Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form. Share your comments, questions and feedback about A Conversation About... or any of MHPN’s podcast series here: https://mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/.

    36 min
  3. A Conversation About… Working with Anger – Part 2

    11/11/2025

    A Conversation About… Working with Anger – Part 2

    When people learn to understand their anger, it can become a tool for insight, stronger relationships and positive change.  In this episode, Dr Tony McHugh and Prof Glen Bates explore how mental health professionals can support individuals to respond to anger constructively. They discuss practical strategies to build insight, helping people turn moments of anger into opportunities for personal growth and stronger relationships.  Liked this episode? Stay tuned for future episodes of A Conversation About… by following MHPN Presents. Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form. Share your comments, questions and feedback about A Conversation About… or any of MHPN’s podcast series here: https://mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/.

    47 min
  4. A Conversation About… Working with Anger

    28/10/2025

    A Conversation About… Working with Anger

    Anger can be a helpful and productive emotion, but for some people it can impact what matters most to them.  Join Tony McHugh and Glen Bates as they explore effective ways for mental health professionals to better support individuals experiencing challenges with regulating or responding to anger. In this episode, Tony and Glen discuss practical strategies for responding to anger constructively, with a focus on developing strong social connections and relationships. Liked this episode? Stay tuned for future episodes of A Conversation About… by following MHPN Presents. Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form. Share your comments, questions and feedback about A Conversation About… or any of MHPN’s podcast series here: https://mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/.

    28 min
  5. A Conversation About… Connecting Through Music and Art Therapy

    14/10/2025

    A Conversation About… Connecting Through Music and Art Therapy

    Music therapist, Jason Kenner, and art therapist, Pam Hellema, explore how their disciplines overlap, influence and amplify each other. Drawing on their collaboration in acute mental health at The Alfred, they describe what happens when art and music therapy are practised side by side and how creativity can spark connection and confidence. They also share a spontaneous demonstration of music therapy, showing how sessions can work in practice.   Liked this episode? Stay tuned for future episodes of A Conversation About…  by following MHPN Presents.  Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form.  Share your comments, questions and feedback about A Conversation About…  or any of MHPN’s podcast series here: https://mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/.

    39 min
  6. A Conversation About… Supporting Families and Patients in Palliative Care

    30/09/2025

    A Conversation About… Supporting Families and Patients in Palliative Care

    In this episode, Senior Mental Health Nurse and Family Therapist, Kate Cogan, joins Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, Sidney Bloch, and Palliative Medicine Consultant, Dr Adrian Dabscheck, to explore providing support and care for people receiving palliative care. They discuss the challenges of supporting families through dying, grief and bereavement, along with the importance of empathy. They also unpack the significant emotional impact on practitioners in this field and highlight the importance of teamwork and ongoing training. Liked this episode? Stay tuned for future episodes of A Conversation About… by following MHPN Presents. Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form. Share your comments, questions and feedback about A Conversation About… or any of MHPN’s podcast series here: https://mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/.

    37 min
  7. Book Club: Reflecting on Life and Death with Leo Tolstoy’s ‘The Death of Ivan Ilyich’

    16/09/2025

    Book Club: Reflecting on Life and Death with Leo Tolstoy’s ‘The Death of Ivan Ilyich’

    In this episode of Book Club, Sidney Bloch and Jeremy Holmes unpack The Death of Ivan Ilyich, Leo Tolstoy’s exploration of mortality, self-deception, and the search for meaning. They reflect on Ivan’s experiences with illness, the reactions of those around him, and his final insights into love, humility, and human connection.  The conversation explores the relevance of literature in mental health practice, how it can offer insights into human behaviour, and the ways it can help reflect on life, death, and relationships.  Liked this episode? Stay tuned for future episodes of Book Club by following MHPN Presents.  Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form.  Share your comments, questions and feedback about Book Club or any of MHPN’s podcast series here: https://mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/.

    38 min
  8. A Conversation About… Why Interpreters Matter in Mental Health Care

    02/09/2025

    A Conversation About… Why Interpreters Matter in Mental Health Care

    Interpreters do so much more than translate words. In mental health, they offer support to help clients feel understood, and practitioners to deliver care across cultures and languages. Dr Radhika Santhanam-Martin speaks with Nellie Bi, Blossom Ah Ket and Susan Esmaili about the emotional aspects of their work, the challenges they face, and why more recognition and support is needed.  Liked this episode? Stay tuned for future episodes of A Conversation About… by following MHPN Presents. Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form. Share your comments, questions and feedback about A Conversation About… or any of MHPN’s podcast series here: https://mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/.

    30 min
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Welcome to MHPN’s inaugural podcast which explores wellbeing and mental health. Listen to engaging conversations between mental health practitioners, as they reflect on a variety of topics related to mental wellbeing, interdisciplinary practice, and collaborative care. Subscribe to stay up to date.

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  • Channel
    MHPN Podcasts
  • Creator
    Mental Health Professionals' Network
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 MHPN Presents
  • Show Website
    MHPN Presents

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