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Mental Health in Practice

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Latest episodes

  • Does mental health care discriminate on the basis of alcohol and drug use?

    October 13, 2026 · 36 min

    With mental health care and drug and alcohol support closely related areas of practice, we might expect professionals in these spaces to be well acquainted with one another’s work.  But like all of us, health practitioners are susceptible…

  • How can trauma-informed principles shape the way we work together?

    September 29, 2026 · 36 min

    This episode looks at mental health practice from a different angle, and explores how stronger, more supportive workplaces can result in better outcomes for clients.  In this episode, Carla Jones and Den Abreu share how trauma-informed…

  • How to challenge bias in mental health practice

    September 15, 2026 · 31 min

    Bias and assumptions shape the quality and safety of health care, sometimes without practitioners realising it.   Drawing on extensive experience working alongside LGBTQ+ communities, Georgina Bell and Glenn Noble explore how to notice…

  • New ways of thinking about children and trauma

    September 1, 2026 · 23 min

    What distinguishes trauma-responsive care from trauma-informed care, and how can it be applied in practice to support children and families affected by disaster? In this episode, Michelle Roberts (Psychologist) and Sarah Eagland (Social…

  • What children need during disaster recovery

    August 18, 2026 · 31 min

    How can practitioners work safely and collaboratively to support children and families impacted by disaster? Michelle Roberts (Psychologist) and Sarah Eagland (Social Worker) unpack the role of trauma-informed care in addressing the…

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  • Managing Boundaries, Bias and Emotional Reactions in Clinical Practice

    August 4, 2026 · 48 min

    This episode was originally released in 2024 as part of MHPN's three-part series, Health in all its Complexity. This three-part series features academic General Practitioners, Dr Wei-May Su and Professor Louise Stone, in conversation with…

  • Clinical Uncertainty: Why the Answers Aren't Always Clear

    July 21, 2026 · 41 min

    This episode was originally released in 2024 as part of MHPN's three-part series, Health in all its Complexity. This three-part series features academic General Practitioners, Dr Wei-May Su and Professor Louise Stone, in conversation about…

  • Why Mental Health Care Is More Than Diagnosis and Treatment

    July 7, 2026 · 44 min

    This episode was originally released in 2024 as part of MHPN's three-part series, Health in all its Complexity. This three-part series features academic General Practitioners, Dr Wei-May Su and Professor Louise Stone, in conversation with…

  • Three Episodes Worth Revisiting

    June 30, 2026 · 1 min

    Unsure what to listen to next? We've got you covered. Over the next six weeks, we'll be re-releasing three episodes from our archive and invite you to revisit them with us. Whether you're new to Mental Health in Practice or have been…

  • Strengthening your Practice through Humility and Curiosity

    June 23, 2026 · 31 min

    How can mental health practitioners build trust and create meaningful connections when people's experiences, expectations and understanding of care differ from their own?  Drawing on extensive experience working alongside migrant…

  • AI in Mental Health Practice: Opportunities, Risks and Responsible Use

    June 9, 2026 · 30 min

    How is AI already being used in mental health practice, and what does it mean for you as a practitioner?  In this episode, our presenters discuss the growing role of AI across healthcare and mental health settings, including where it is…

  • Therapeutic Relationships: What To Do When Things Go Wrong

    May 26, 2026 · 32 min

    How can reflective practice repair therapeutic relationships? Lenice Murray (Mental Health Social Worker) and Lee Crothers (Mental Health Occupational Therapist) explore how ruptures to relationships are common with a focus on how these…

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About the show

Practical conversations about mental health care across Australia’s health system. Mental Health in Practice is a podcast for health professionals working across the mental health system, featuring conversations grounded in real-world experience.  Each episode brings together perspectives from clinical practice, research, and sector expertise to explore contemporary mental health care. The show focuses on what thoughtful, collaborative care looks like in practice – and how professionals across disciplines can better support mental health outcomes for Australians.