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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. A Conversation About… Working with Anger – Part 2

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    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
  2. A Conversation About… Working with Anger

    28 OCT.

    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
  3. A Conversation About… Connecting Through Music and Art Therapy

    14 OCT.

    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
  4. A Conversation About… Supporting Families and Patients in Palliative Care

    30 SEPT.

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

    16 SEPT.

    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
  6. A Conversation About… Why Interpreters Matter in Mental Health Care

    2 SEPT.

    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
  7. A Conversation About… Culture, Connection and Indigenous Flourishing – Part 2

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    A Conversation About… Culture, Connection and Indigenous Flourishing – Part 2

    Culture and connection are at the heart of Indigenous wellbeing.  Professor Pat Dudgeon, Dr Abi Bray and Professor Alan Rosen return for the second episode in this two-part series on Indigenous flourishing. Building on their earlier discussion of Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB), this episode focuses on practical ways to support SEWB in both community and clinical settings. They explore how strengths-based approaches, cultural identity, truth-telling and collective healing are essential to improving mental health care and discuss the role of digital tools in preserving culture and promoting resilience. 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/.

    31 min
  8. A Conversation About… Culture, Connection and Indigenous Flourishing – Part 1

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    A Conversation About… Culture, Connection and Indigenous Flourishing – Part 1

    Culture and connection are at the heart of Indigenous wellbeing. Professor Pat Dudgeon, Dr Abi Bray and Professor Alan Rosen explore Indigenous flourishing in this first episode of a two-part series. During their discussion, they explore the concept of Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB), how SEWB is based in culture, country and connection, and how much it differs against colonial and individualistic models of care. They also focus on the importance of truth-telling, Indigenous leadership and blending different knowledge systems to improve on the current state of mental health care. 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/.

    38 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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  • Chaîne
    MHPN Podcasts
  • Création
    Mental Health Professionals' Network
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    98
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © 2025 MHPN Presents
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    MHPN Presents

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