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In this episode I speak with Jordan, an accredited social worker and clinical supervisor. Jordan has worked in a variety of fields such as service coordination, aged care, mental health, drug and alcohol, and currently works within schools. Jordan is passionate about connecting with others and hearing their stories. Links to resources mentioned in this week's episode: NAPCAN's Love Bites program - https://www.napcan.org.au/Programs/love-bites/ Lifeline's DV Alert workshops - https://dvalert.org.au/ Emerging Minds mental health and wellbeing training - https://emergingminds.com.au/ Orygen youth mental health training - https://orygen.org.au/training Precious movie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0929632/ The Edge of Seventeen movie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1878870/?lang=en Detention Exit Community Outreach (DECO) program - https://www.wellways.org/our-services/detention-exit-community-outreach/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jPkeM-lMn08IsU3xHhybIt3HfbMibF4506iaC8LL8_o/edit?usp=sharing

@smm.podcast & @emilywolter_ Articles and posts referenced in this episode: Orygen statement on social media, youth mental health and proposed age restrictions https://www.orygen.org.au/About/News-And-Events/2024/Orygen-statement-on-social-media,-youth-mental-hea Young Australians turning to social media for sexual and reproductive health support, report reveals https://www.swinburne.edu.au/news/2024/10/Young-Australians-turning-to-social-media-for-sexual-and-reproductive-health-support-report-reveals/  How might a social media ban benefit under-16s – and are there any drawbacks? https://pa.media/blogs/pa-editors-picks/how-might-a-social-media-ban-benefit-under-16s-and-are-there-any-drawbacks/ Lucy Thomas - Project ROCKIT https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lucylockit_why-wont-banning-social-media-make-life-ugcPost-7261899851041316864-5LyF/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Dr. Zac Seidler - Movember https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7260128545430003713-1Eiz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

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Dr. Simon Rice is the Global Director of the Movember Men's Health Institute and the founder of the Young Men's Mental Health Research Program and the Elite Athlete Mental Health Research Program at Orygen, the Center for Youth Mental Health in Melbourne, Australia. He is also a Professor and Dame Kate Campbell Fellow in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science at the University of Melbourne.  Simon has significantly influenced the men's mental health field, beginning with his foundational research on measuring depression in men. We discussed some of his origins, and I discovered that some serendipitous but pivotal moments influenced the trajectory of his career from high school teacher to eventual leader of a global research institute. I loved learning about some of these what Simon called “sliding door” moments. We also discussed his curious approach to his work and how being curious has allowed Simon to study and research a range of different topics, including his work on athlete mental health. Finally, Simon provides some thoughts on some issues that he believes will be important for the field of men's mental health to address in order to help boys and men. 

It's no secret that nationally and globally, there's a pressing need to advance men's mental health. Enter Dr. Zac Seidler, a Clinical Psychologist, Researcher, Global Director of Men's Health Research at Movember, Senior Research Fellow with Orygen at the University of Melbourne, and a leading expert in men's mental health. In this episode, I delve into Dr. Seidler's wealth of knowledge to explore how we—as individuals, as a nation, and on a global scale—are striving to better understand men, masculinity, male violence, shame, and the surrounding cultural dynamics. Dr. Seidler offers profound insights and valuable education on these critical issues. Enjoy!   TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au DR. ZAC SEIDLER  Website: zacseidler.com/ TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: rollwiththepunches.com.au LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I speak with Sinnead who works with individuals in a Student Wellbeing team in a University setting, supporting students who are impacted by challenges that affect their studies. Sinnead also has experience working with children, adolescents and adults in both disability and mental health, family intervention and domestic violence.  Links to resources mentioned in this week's episode: The Orange Door network - https://www.vic.gov.au/about-the-orange-door Orygen's Under the Radar report sharing insights into some of the challenges university students experience - https://www.orygen.org.au/Orygen-Institute/Policy-Reports/Under-the-radar/Orygen-Under_the_radar_report?ext=. Information about the impact of disruptions such as COVID on student learning and wellbeing - https://www.acses.edu.au/app/uploads/2022/03/Vernon_ECU_FormattedFinal.pdf Australian Universities Accord - https://www.dewr.gov.au/skills-reform/australian-universities-accord-reforms This episode's transcript can be viewed here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K5hwBkOtoQrjx7b8v4NMCG-pyl42yOPArmTuxozOrrc/edit?usp=sharing

Dr Steve Leicester is a clinical psychologist with 25 years experience. He has developed and delivered innovative evidence based programs nationally through Orygen and Headspace.Timestamps added below if you want to skip to your juice.Want to become a Keep Rolling Patron and help further support the channel, hit the Patreon link below and Roll with the Squad!https://www.patreon.com/street_rolling_cheetahAdd, Follow or Contact Dr Steve:Email: steve.leicester@mh.org.auAdd, Follow or Contact me: Email: streetrollingcheetah@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/street_rolling_cheetah/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/st_rollcheetahFace book: https://www.facebook.com/StreetRollingCheetah/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-briggs-77b867100/Timestamps(00:00:00)  The inspiration of social connection(00:06:15)  Roles within psychology & youth mental health movement(00:13:00)  Clinical psychology, NDIS, parallel care in a new time & era(00:23:00)  Is the NDIS working, Current Affair & dangers in community(00:33:00)  The 2 things that matter most & common threads(00:39:00)  Role of the expert & accepting risk(00:47:00)  Psychosis and a projection of hope(00:57:00)  Wellbeing & the concept of imprisonment(01:07:00)   Digital platforms(01:26:00)  Shifting mental health care perspective

Clinton is joined by Dr. Imogen Bell, senior research fellow and psychologist from Orygen, to find out more about 'Mello', the pioneering app tackling rumination, a key factor in anxiety and depression.  'Mello' has already helped 8 in 10 young people reduce symptoms. With new features like personalised support and short courses, it aims to combat rising youth mental ill-health. Dr. Bell reports up to 82% reduction in anxiety or depression in a six-week trial.  The ‘Mello' app is free to download on Apple App and Google Play stores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Kit Kat and Dr Lexicon are joined by two researchers for youth mental health policy think tank Orygen: Dr Erica Neill and Dr Imogen Bell. Dr Neil dives into the concept of ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and explains its causes, symptoms and treatment options. Dr Bell explores the ways in which digital technologies can be harnessed to support young people with various mental health issues.

While there is concern that excess screentime may impact young people's mental health, smartphone technology can also provide a gateway to providing critical support in daily life.  Join Dr Imogen Bell, NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow and Psychologist at Orygen Digital, as she summarises the research into smartphone interventions for depression and anxiety in young people, including what apps are currently available and considerations for their use in everyday clinical practice. She will also highlight some of the promising innovations, including the artificial intelligence, research into the effectiveness of transdiagnostic apps, and the development of new transdiagnostic app, Mello. Curious about the impact of screen time on the mental health of young people? See the initial results from our Future Proofing Study this white paper (Chapter 2 Are screens making young people sad and anxious?). Dr Imogen Bell is an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow at Orygen, the Centre for Youth Mental In conversation with Dr Kathy O'Grady

I'm delighted to speak with Josh Frost this week. Josh is a PhD research student at The University of Melbourne. His research is also affiliated with the Elite Sports and Mental Health Centre at Orygen, a not-for-profit Youth Mental Health Centre located in Melbourne. The centre conducts research with athletes, coaches and high-performance support staff to find ways to better support elite athletes. In this episode Josh and I discuss a paper he led entitled “The Mental Health of Elite-Level Coaches: A Systematic Scoping Review” which examined the current body of evidence to explore what is known about the mental health of elite-level coaches (i.e. wellbeing and mental ill-health), the risk and protective factors that influence coach mental health, and the relationship between mental health and coaching effectiveness.

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Victoria Betton from Digital Ecology Podcast.About the Digital Ecology PodcastThe Digital Ecology podcast creates a window into the backstory of technology adoption in the UK's healthcare system. Through interviews with experts in the field, we shine a light on the inner workings of digital health and uncover a world of complexity and challenge. We are in the foothills of technology adoption, where the hype doesn't always match the reality.About the EpisodeIn this episode of Digital Ecology, I speak with guest Jo Robinson, Professor and Head of Suicide Research at Orygen, a leading youth mental health service in Melbourne, Australia. Jo Robinson leads research programs on suicide prevention, specifically focusing on reducing suicide risk among young people.Our conversation centres around Jo's work with the CHATsafe intervention, a project focused on safe online communication about suicide and self-harm. Two pilot studies were conducted to test the effectiveness of the intervention, with the first study assessing young people's confidence, skills, and willingness to communicate about suicide online, as well as adherence to CHATsafe guidelines.Results from the initial campaign were promising, showing that the intervention was safe, feasible, and effective in increasing young people's confidence and willingness to intervene against suicide online. A second study targeted individuals who were bereaved by or exposed to suicide, producing similar positive results and further confirming the safety, feasibility, and potential effectiveness of CHATsafe.At the time of recording, a randomised control trial is underway to test the universal campaign, with the goal of providing care and support to young people in the environment where they already spend time, potentially overcoming barriers to seeking professional help.One of the key aspects of Jo's work is the emphasis on co-design and youth participation. Bespoke co-design workshops were conducted to ensure that the content of the CHATsafe guidelines meets the specific needs of different subpopulations, including LGBTQIA+ youth, South Sudanese communities, and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander groups.The development of the guidelines involved input from young people from the beginning, and the content was co-designed with their input. The resources aim to educate adults about online safety tools and functionality, empowering them to support young people in having safe conversations about suicide.Throughout the episode, we discuss the effectiveness of social media as a tool for mental health support, the need for investment in mental health services, and the importance of addressing gaps between awareness campaigns and available care. We also touch on the challenges regarding access to healthcare for mental health and suicide prevention in Australia and the UK, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.Join me and Jo Robinson in this episode as they delve into the world of digital mental health interventions and explore the potential for social media to play a role in suicide prevention among young people. Check out more episodes from Digital Ecology Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/digital-ecology-podcast/id1613898368Spotify:

Dr. Zac Seidler is a trailblazing clinical psychologist who has dedicated himself to addressing the overlooked crisis of male mental health.‌His groundbreaking work on an effective therapy model specifically designed for men, hopes to break down the barriers that prevent them from seeking support. Za'c Developed Men in Mind', a world-first, online training program for therapists. A program that aims to increase therapists' confidence and skills to engage, connect with, and respond more effectively to their male clients. ‌ Like many of us, Zac's purpose was locked in when he was a kid. At 11, Zac witnessed his own father's struggle with depression which he touches on today, so it's no surprise that he's on a mission to transform the mental health landscape. ‌ Today we delve into the impact of masculinity on men's mental health, the role of societal expectations on men, and how we can all work together to support the well-being of the men in our lives. ‌ Zac's insightful perspective offers a fresh look at these complex subjects while providing hope and practical solutions to make a real difference. ‌ Dr Zac's day job is pretty powerful - Global Director of Men's Health Research at Movember, and Senior Research Fellow with Orygen at The University of Melbourne. Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osher Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cognitive Analytic Therapy integrates Psychodynamic and Cognitive Theory and is a transdiagnostic therapeutic modality that approaches psychological problems from a relational perspective. Matt Cartwright speaks with Dr Louise McCutcheon from Orygen, The Australian Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health in Melbourne. Links and more information about C.A.T. can be found on the Clinically Thinking Facebook page.

Today we are discussing the mental health of young Australians and what can be done to change the health system.  My special guest is Professor Pat McGorry, a psychiatrist and executive director of Orygen. He was named Australian of the Year in 2010.  Read his research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.5694/mja2.52047 With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 16 mins.

Welcome to Find Your Voice with Zoe Daniel.In this episode, Zoe Daniel MP leads a focused collaboration on the escalating youth mental health crisis in Australia with a panel of distinguished guests including Professor Patrick McGorry, Executive Director of Orygen; Andrew Wallace MP, the Member for Fisher; and Dr Mike Freelander MP, revered paediatrician and Member for Macarthur. Against the backdrop of the alarming surge in mental health conditions among young individuals, this conversation navigates the complexities and causes of this growing crisis, the necessity for comprehensive reforms, including enhanced primary and specialized care, and the crucial need to streamline efforts for the betterment of Australia's youth mental well-being.Panellists include:Professor Patrick McGorry, the Executive Director of Orygen and Professor of Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne. Professor McGorry is a world-leading researcher in the area of early psychosis and youth mental health. Notably, he led the advocacy which resulted in the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, known today as Headspace.Andrew Wallace MP, the Federal Member for Fisher. Andrew is passionate about improving mental health outcomes, with a particular focus on youth mental health, suicide prevention, eating disorder treatment and veteran and first-responder wellbeing.Dr Mike Freelander MP, the Federal Member for Macarthur. Dr. Freelander has consistently championed the welfare of our youth, ensuring they receive optimal opportunities for a promising future with a career spanning 37 years as a dedicated pediatrician in Campbelltown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning: this episode deals with the issues of self-harm and suicide  Tweens and teens feel big emotions – and those turning to self-harm to cope is more common than you think.  Professor Jo Robinson, who leads the youth suicide prevention group at Orygen, and teen expert Michelle Mitchell join Maggie Dent, host of Parental As Anything, to help parents understand why young people self-harm, how to have those initial conversations and how to help teens move away from self-harm.  The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs, please consult a professional.  For urgent support contact Lifeline on 13 11 14  Host: Maggie Dent  Producer: Josie Sargent  Consulting Producer: Carmen Myler  Executive Producer: Kim Lester  Sound design: Isabella Tropiano  Field recordings: Rebecca McLaren

Tweens and teens feel big emotions – and those turning to self-harm to cope is more common than you think.  Professor Jo Robinson, who leads the youth suicide prevention group at Orygen, and teen expert Michelle Mitchell join Maggie Dent, host of Parental As Anything, to help parents understand why young people self-harm, how to have those initial conversations and how to help teens move away from self-harm.  The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs, please consult a professional.  This episode deals with the issues of self-harm and suicide. More information: Lifeline 13 11 14; headspace.org.au Host: Maggie Dent  Producer: Josie Sargent  Consulting Producer: Carmen Myler  Executive Producer: Kim Lester  Sound design: Isabella Tropiano  Field recordings: Rebecca McLaren

Many mental health practitioners will have experienced a client who is hesitant to use telehealth services because they feel the connection and therapeutic relationship won't be the same compared to in person sessions. But is this actually accurate? If we do need to use telehealth, how can we ensure our relationship with clients is strong? In this episode, Dr Caitlin Miller interviews Ross Jacobs, Clinical Implementation Lead for NSW/ACT at Orygen and Julia Reynolds, Clinical Psychologist at Australian National University, about using telehealth and digital resources. They talk about setting a frame when working with telehealth, engaging different types of clients, and how you can use digital interventions alongside your practice to provide support for your clients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Tahnee BridsonTahnee is the Founder of Hand n Hand Peer Support. Hand n Hand is a registered charity that provides free, confidential peer support for health professionals in Australia and New Zealand. Tahnee also works as a psychiatry registrar at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Orygen and is the winner of the 2022 Queensland Australian of The Year Award.Promotional PartnershipsOur partnerships enable promotional campaigns help to amplify purpose-driven and socially impactful organisations and enable you to reach our engaged local and global audience. We run just 5 of these campaigns per year to enable our social enterprise model.Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch.Gold MemberLove Humans of Purpose and sick of all the ads?Join as a monthly or annual Humans of Purpose Gold Member like our rock star supporters Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff. You'll get the following awesome perks in return each and every week:Removal of all three ads per episodeEarly access to all episodesFull transcripts of all episodesAudio notes for all episodesBrokered intros to all podcast guestsSign Up today to get the optimal Humans of Purpose experience. No ads, just the good stuff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Collett sits down with Dr Lyn O'Grady to discuss a very difficult but necessary question. How do we support a suicidal teen? To learn about Dr Lyn's work including her book and facebook page, check out her website. For information about dealing with sensitive content online check out Orygen's #Chatsafe Resourses If your life or the life of someone you know is in danger Immediately call 000 Resources for Support or to Learn MoreLifeline Crisis Support 13 11 14Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636All Hours Suicide Support Service (AHS) 1800 859 585Suicide Callback service 1300 659 467Black Dog Institute Click here to contact the Raising Teens team or ask us a Question. Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker, and internationally published author, with 25 years' experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. Visit Raising Teens for more resources, click here for Collett's books, or join the discussion on Facebook. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show: https://hope1032.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roos Pot-KolderRoos (pronounced Rose) is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow and Psychologist at Orygen and The University of Melbourne. At Orygen she is a member of the Orygen Digital's virtual reality research team, where she is running a fascinating research program aimed at helping young people improve their mental health. Nurecover DealWant to improve your health and wellbeing using cold therapy? I use the portable ice bath everyday and love the sense of calm and increased vitality it's been giving me. For less than $150, assembly in under 3 minutes and usage for under 10 minutes per day, it's become a core part of my wellbeing routine.Get Yours and enjoy a 15% discount using promo code MIKE94996 at checkout.Gold MemberLove Humans of Purpose and sick of all the ads?Join as a monthly or annual Humans of Purpose Gold Member like our rock star supporters Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff. You'll get the following awesome perks in return each and every week:Removal of all three ads per episodeEarly access to all episodesFull transcripts of all episodesAudio notes for all episodesBrokered intros to all podcast guestsSign Up today to get the optimal Humans of Purpose experience. No ads, just the good stuff!HoP PromotionsOur promotional campaigns help to amplify purpose-driven and socially impactful organisations and enable you to reach our engaged local and global audience. We run just 5 of these campaigns per year to enable our social enterprise model.Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With final assessments and exams looming around the corner, our anxiety levels can definitely increase at this point in the semester - causing us to feel fatigued, exhausted and stressed out. Join Pip and David as they speak with Prof Nicki Reavley about the mental health of domestic and international university students, gender disparities in mental health stigmas and how our mental health is 'always a work in progress'. Professor Nicola Reavley is the Deputy Director of the Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne and also the Research Director at SANE, Australia's Anne Deveson Research Collaborative. Prof Nicola's research pertains to improving population mental health with the aim of reducing stigma and discrimination. Interested in reading more about Orygen's article, Under the Radar: The Mental Health of Australian University Students? Take a look at it here. If you have any questions, suggestions, or want to keep updated? Check out our socials here or send an email to: efilippis@180dc.org

For mental health to progress, we must continually strive for greater visibility, and have all voices heard, recognised, and encompassed within practice. This week's guest Emily Unity is a mental health professional, software developer, and multidisciplinary creative. They are also a queer, culturally diverse, and neurodiverse young person. With a diverse portfolio in the mental health and human rights sector, focusing on marginalised and minority communities, Emily has worked across the sector including with organisations including headspace, Orygen, Beyond Blue, the Royal Children's Hospital, and the National Mental Health Commission. Emily has lived experience of mental health challenges, homelessness, suicide, and self-harm, being a young carer, neurodiversity, LGBTIQA+, having a disability, and being from a refugee and migrant background. They were recently inducted into the Victorian Multicultural Honor Roll, a finalist in the Disability Leadership Awards, and appointed the Mental Health Advocate of the Year. Emily endeavours to use both their professional and lived experience to help advocate for a world for all people, regardless of background, identity, or neurodiversity. They join me today to explore elements of personal experience, self-identity, and their work highlighting the lived and living experiences of multicultural people with Multicultural Minds.

In his academic and professional career Australian Clinical Psychologist Zac Seidler has focused on understanding men's mental health and masculinity, reducing male suicide and the benefits of mateship. Through his research, he advocates for a change in the way we think about treating men's distress, and also stresses the need to create mental health services that account for masculinity. This has lead to the groundbreaking training program Men in Mind for mental health clinicians, aimed at better understanding and responses to men's anguish and suicidality. Dr Seidler is currently the Director of Mental Health Training at Movember and a Senior Research Fellow with Orygen at the University of Melbourne.

Dr Zac Seidler, is a clinical psychologist, researcher and leading men's mental health expert. Zac is the Director of Mental Health Training at Movember and Senior Research Fellow with Orygen at the University of Melbourne, Dr Seidler has dedicated his academic and professional career to men's mental health and masculinity. His goal is to help reduce the staggering rate of male suicide worldwide. Through his research, Dr Seidler has advocated for a change in the way we think about treating men's distress, with a focus on creating mental health services that account for masculinity. This has evolved into a fully funded project, Men in Mind, the world's first training program for mental health clinicians to help them better understand and respond to men's distress and suicidality.

Real STUFF hits some raw edges in this episode, with Hunter Johnson interviewing one of Australia's most free-speaking mental health experts, Dr Zac Seidler. Debunking a tonne of speculations and hypotheses on men's mental health, this conversation cuts to the bone with everyday ways to check in on ourselves and our mates. Amidst loads of ridiculous teenage references and hilarious accounts of growing up anxious, there is a trigger warning. Hunter and Zac touch on suicide, depression and anxiety to bring new personal truths to these heavy topics. Dr Zac says men aren't dying because they don't open up, rather, we have a system that shuts them down. Dr Zac is currently Director of Mental Health Training at Movember and Senior Research Fellow with Orygen at the University of Melbourne. No ivory towers. No judgement. Just honest acknowledgement that we are all on a daily, dynamic journey when it comes to our mental health. Thanks for walking it with us! In this episode, get real insights on Real STUFF like this: “There's a discussion in society that goes “thank God for the next generation”. And I wholeheartedly agree, but I don't want to be handing them the shit show that we are existing in at the moment.” “I will climb down the ladder with you, but I won't go all the way to the bottom and I will hold my arm out and I will pull you back up. You know, and I think too many guys go all the way down and then you're fucking sinking in the mud. You will hold on to the ladder and I will hold on to you.” “​​We've done this research at Movember that shows over 40% of guys regret telling anyone about their mental health, wow, for a big stat, it's huge. It's huge.” Learn more about Zac at www.zacseidler.com Find Zac on socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zacseidler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zac-seidler-50379a66/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zacseidler/

I speak with Prof Rosemary Purcell & Dr Courtney Walton in this week's episode. Rosie is Director of Knowledge Translation at Orygen. She is also the Deputy Head of Department of the Centre for Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne and a registered psychologist.  Rosie has co-authored over 150 publications in the areas of youth mental health, early intervention in forensic mental health and mental health in elite sport. She is an investigator on a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Project Grant investigating the benefits of physical activity for young people with depression, and a member of the International Olympic Committee's Elite Athlete Mental Health Consensus Group and the IOC's Mental Health Translation Working Group. Rosie's primary research interests are understanding mental health problems in elite athletes and developing optimal strategies for improving and maximising mental health and wellbeing in sporting environments Courtney is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the Mental Health in Elite Sports research group at The University of Melbourne and Orygen. He is also a psychologist at The Mind Room, where he works primarily with athletes and performers. Courtney's research aims are to understand the aspects of unstable and competitive environments that both positively and negatively interact with mental health. He is also interested in exploring the ways in which sport and exercise can be supportive of adolescent mental health and well-being. He is an Associate Editor at Australian psychologist, and has contributed to research and consultancy projects with leading sporting organisations such as the AFL, AIS, Cricket Australia, and Tennis Australia. So far, he has published over 50 peer reviewed articles and book chapters. Courtney and Rosie have co-authored a fantastic paper entitled “An Evidence-Informed Framework to Promote Mental Wellbeing in Elite Sport” and it's this paper we discuss in detail. You can read the paper here: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.780359/full

Professor Helen Herrman is is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at Orygen and the Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, and Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre in Mental Health, Melbourne. She is former president of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA – 2017-2020) and the International Association of Women's Mental Health. She is appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia, included in the Victorian Honour Roll of Women and awarded an honorary Doctor of Medical Science degree from The University of Melbourne, for ‘outstanding contributions to international and community mental health'. Her research and development interests as psychiatrist and public health physician include promoting mental health, community mental health care, and women's mental health. Previously she was Professor and Director of Psychiatry in St. Vincent's Health Melbourne, and for a year acted as regional advisor in mental health for the WHO's Western Pacific Region. She led the WPA's action plan 2017-2020, concerned with supporting the contribution of psychiatrists to global mental health. Publications and lectures include The Lancet-Academy of Medical Sciences International Health Lecture 2021 and “The Lancet-WPA Commission: time for united action on depression” report in 2022. SMHR Conference: https://www.smhrconference.com.au The Lancet Depression Commission: https://www.thelancet.com/commissions/united-action-on-depression

Join us as we chat with a genuinely inspiring and remarkable special guest, an individual who is forging change and revolutionising our approach to Youth Mental Health, Prof. Patrick McGorry! His bio and accomplishments are way way too long to fit into this short description, but to highlight just a couple; Prof. McGorry is a professor of Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne. He is the executive director of Orygen (https://www.orygen.org.au/?gclid=CjwKCAiAxJSPBhAoEiwAeO_fPxidrRiUKyI3UC-iFtfCyXtB78PTDzGAPBbRHQEa2sQTz_U1bEnfxRoC3hkQAvD_BwE) and has been responsible for leading the development and scaling up of early intervention and youth mental health services. Not to mention, he has extensive contributions to health system reform in Australia, having led the advocacy which resulted in the establishment of the National Youth Mental Health Foundation in 2005 by the Aus. Gov (becoming Headspace in 2006), including being selected as Australian of the Year in 2010! Definitely check out his long list of achievements within his field online, a testament to what can be accomplished when you are willing to invest your time in things that you care about and work with others to achieve your mission! Prof. McGorry has a wealth of experience and passion to share and this conversation takes a dive into this area within mental health, discussing the roles, challenges and insights from an incredible career :)) So today, let's start the conversation, let's break down the misconceptions let's learn more about youth mental health! TW: We will be discussing issues relating to mental health (particularly youth mental health), which may be confronting or alarming. We really encourage you to please reach out to support if you feel you need it and to only listen in if you feel comfortable and able to do so (see timestamps for descriptions of specific sections!). 4:00 - Introduction into career journey and role 7:40 - What has made psychiatry and mental health so stigmatised? 10:50 - What can we do to help further break the stigma? 16:25 - Insight into experiences within Youth Mental Health, patient demographics 21:33 - Impact of COVID 28:40 - Advice for getting involved in research opportunities 31:10 - Orygen mission and how to get involved 33:23 - Prevention in Youth Mental Health 37:10 - Education to young people and within schools 40:43 - Reflections and thank you

In our final episode, we discuss the importance of policy, and the need to understand how complex and different systems can impact on the mental wellbeing of multicultural young people and families.  We discuss joint policy work between Orygen and the Centre for Multicultural Youth and other organisations and learn from our guests' insights into the mental health system and ways to bring about change. GUESTS:Dave Baker, principal policy advisor at Orygen; Willow Kellock, policy officer with the Centre for Multicultural Youth; Sobur, an intern at CMY who hosts a social group for young women in Melbourne TJ, youth participation program manager at Orygen who is also involved with other community projects. FURTHER INFORMATION: Let's Talk webpage“Responding together. Multicultural young people and their mental health.” Centre for Multicultural Youth - Centre For Multicultural Youth (cmy.net.au)Embrace framework.  © 2021 OrygenThis publication is copyright. Apart from use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 and subsequent amendments, no part may be reproduced, stored or transmitted by any means without prior written permission of Orygen.Suggested citation Let's talk. Youth mental health, culture and identity. Melbourne: Orygen; 2021.Disclaimer This information is provided for general educational and information purposes only. It is current as at the date of publication and is intended to be relevant for all Australian states and territories (unless stated otherwise) and may not be applicable in other jurisdictions. Any diagnosis and/or treatment decisions in respect of an individual patient should be made based on your professional investigations and opinions in the context of the clinical circumstances of the patient. To the extent permitted by law, Orygen will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on this information. You rely on your own professional skill and judgement in conducting your own health care practice. Orygen does not endorse or recommend any products, treatments or services referred to in this information.Orygen acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands we are on and pays respect to their Elders past and present. Orygen recognises and respects their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationships to Country, which continue to be important to First Nations people living today.Orygen is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.

Today we speak with Dr Zac Seidler who is a clinical psychologist, researcher and leading men's mental health expert. Zac currently holds dual roles as Director of Mental Health Training at Movember and Research Fellow with Orygen at the University of Melbourne. We speak about men's mental health, masculinity, the idea of toxic masculinity, how men relate to seeking support and help, the role of men in relationships and society, consent, and the Movember movement and support out there for men. At the time of release (November), many men are in the full swing of supporting men's health awareness by growing out their mustaches. If you are keen to get on board it's not too late to start your mo. Head over to movember.com to get the details.   Resources: https://www.zacseidler.com/ (Zac's training program for clinicians) https://familyman.movember.com/ (Resources for young fathers) https://meninmind.movember.com/  https://au.movember.com/ Mo-Conversations – A podcast by Movember on all things man-related https://mensshed.org/

Vol 215, Issue 10: 8 November 2021. Professor Patrick McGorry AO is the Executive Director of Orygen and a founding director of headspace. He talks with MJA news and online editor Cate Swannell about the realities of youth mental health in Australia and what urgent action needs to be taken. To accompany his editorial at https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2021/216/2/reality-mental-health-care-young-people-and-urgent-need-solutions and research by Iorfino et al at https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2021/216/2/social-and-occupational-outcomes-young-people-who-attend-early-intervention 

This episode focuses on trauma, the importance of understanding trauma and ways to build safety and responsiveness in our work with young people and communities who have been impacted by trauma. Rudy Gonzales, our first guest, is General Manager Practice and Sector Development at Foundation House, Melbourne. Rudy shares the work he does to ensure a whole service is trauma informed and is experienced as safe and responsive by people attending.Rudy shares the importance of looking at every element of a service and the work of building trust as well as why he feels it's a privilege to do the work that he does.Rudy has extensive experience working with people from refugee backgrounds and migrant communities, and has had a number of key roles in the sector. He has, co-authored a book on therapeutic and residential care from an attachment and trauma lens, and has personal experience as a member of a survivor community.  Oliver Tye, Orygen's First Nations Statement of Commitment Coordinator joins us again to discuss the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experiences of trauma, including generational impacts. Building on strengths and identity relating to culture and community are some of the insights Oliver shares. FURTHER INFORMATION:Let's Talk webpageLearn from us – Foundation HouseRefugee NetworkCultural atlas- SBSFASSTT, the ‘Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma', they are an umbrella body with links on their website to all state based Torture and Trauma support services.  Info and resources for working with refugee related trauma. Targeted at education professionals but relevant more widely. Hints For Healing (startts.org.au)Foundation House – Schools in for Refugees is similar to Hints for Healing but Victoria based.Journeys to Healing Report.A New Paradigm, Menzies, 2020.Healing Our Way.Miller and Berger 2020​​​  © 2021 OrygenThis publication is copyright. Apart from use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 and subsequent amendments, no part may be reproduced, stored or transmitted by any means without prior written permission of Orygen.Suggested citation Let's talk. Youth mental health, culture and identity. Melbourne: Orygen; 2021.Disclaimer This information is provided for general educational and information purposes only. It is current as at the date of publication and is intended to be relevant for all Australian states and territories (unless stated otherwise) and may not be applicable in other jurisdictions. Any diagnosis and/or treatment decisions in respect of an individual patient should be made based on your professional investigations and opinions in the context of the clinical circumstances of the patient. To the extent permitted by law, Orygen will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on this information. You rely on your own professional skill and judgement in conducting your own health care practice. Orygen does not endorse or recommend any products, treatments or services referred to in this information.Orygen acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands we are on and pays respect to their Elders past and present. Orygen recognises and respects their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationships to Country, which continue to be important to First Nations people living today.Orygen is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.

Our three guests in this episode are all young people with youth advisory or youth participation roles. We hear from W. Georges, Devika and TJ about their work in different community projects that build connection, trust and knowledge to support multicultural young people with their mental wellbeing.TJ is youth participation program manager at Orygen, working to ensure that young people are actively involved in decision making processes, and projects that feed into outcomes that will ultimately impact young people, their families and their communities.W. Georges is on the advisory group for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and is also involved in elite level sports, working to reach and engage young people with disadvantage.Devika returns to talk about her work on Orygen's Youth Advisory Council, and her work with a range of different communities. FURTHER INFORMATION: Let's Talk webpageMulticultural Youth Advocacy Network.Emerging Minds.Koori Youth Council.Mahana Culture (training): https://mahanaculture.com/Berry Street:Mercy Care WA is an example of a service providing community support services.   © 2021 OrygenThis publication is copyright. Apart from use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 and subsequent amendments, no part may be reproduced, stored or transmitted by any means without prior written permission of Orygen.Suggested citation Let's talk. Youth mental health, culture and identity. Melbourne: Orygen; 2021.Disclaimer This information is provided for general educational and information purposes only. It is current as at the date of publication and is intended to be relevant for all Australian states and territories (unless stated otherwise) and may not be applicable in other jurisdictions. Any diagnosis and/or treatment decisions in respect of an individual patient should be made based on your professional investigations and opinions in the context of the clinical circumstances of the patient. To the extent permitted by law, Orygen will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on this information. You rely on your own professional skill and judgement in conducting your own health care practice. Orygen does not endorse or recommend any products, treatments or services referred to in this information.Orygen acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands we are on and pays respect to their Elders past and present. Orygen recognises and respects their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationships to Country, which continue to be important to First Nations people living today.Orygen is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.

In this episode, we discuss intersectionality and how mental health workers and systems can assist vulnerable young people to improve their health outcomes and wellbeing. Our first guest is, Dr Tinashe Dune, is Associate Professor in Inter-Professional Health Sciences at Western Sydney University. Dr Dune shares with us her research in marginalisation and health and a recently published book on cultural practice she co-edited. Also joining us is Anita Ogbeide, who has a master's degree in Public Health and is a casual academic at Western Sydney University. Anita is also a practice manager at a psychology practice that provides culturally safe and competent services to diverse clients.Our third guest is Budi Sudarto, a trainer and consultant in diversity and inclusion. We talk with Budi about the need to understand both privilege and vulnerability as well as approaches to training organisations to improve how they work with vulnerable young people. FURTHER INFORMATION:Let's Talk webpageAGMC Inc.  LGBTIQ Multicultural / CALD Support and Advocacy.Stigma watch, SANE AustraliaVTMH article: Intersectionality, mental health & COVID-19Culture, Diversity and Health in Australia: Towards Culturally Safe Health Care (textbook). The book Dr Tinashe Dune and Anita Ogbeide refer to in the interview.Intersectionality in Psychology: A Rainbow Perspective.Living and Loving in Diversity – An Anthology of Australian Multicultural Queer Adventures. Pallotta-Chiarolli, Maria. Ed.Growing up Queer in Australia.Writing Themselves in 4Navigating Intersectionality: Multicultural and multifaith LGBTIQ+ Victorians talk about discrimination and affirmation can be accessed here: https://www.agmc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/AGMC_ReportA4P_NIR_Web18may2021.pdf Principles of Cultural Safety for Mental Health Care PractitionersThe 8 principles of cultural safety for mental health care practitioners have been taken from the book Culture, Diversity and Health in Australia: Towards Culturally Safe Health Care (textbook), co-edited by Dr Tinashe Dune.Principle 1: Consistent self-awareness and self-reflection.Principle 2: Reflecting on social constructions, social determinants of health and intersectionality.Principle 3: Exploring diversity and difference in experiences and expectations of health and wellbeing.Principle 4: Becoming familiar with the principles of cultural safety.Principle 5: Understanding the importance of cultural safety and its relevance to health policy and advocacy.Principle 6: Engaging in culturally safe healthcare practice.Principle 7: Applying principles for cultural safety with diverse populations.Principle 8: Evaluating the impact of cultural safety in practice. © 2021 OrygenThis publication is copyright. Apart from use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 and subsequent amendments, no part may be reproduced, stored or transmitted by any means without prior written permission of Orygen.Suggested citation Let's talk. Youth mental health, culture and identity. Melbourne: Orygen; 2021.Disclaimer This information is provided for general educational and information purposes only. It is current as at the date of publication and is intended to be relevant for all Australian states and territories (unless stated otherwise) and may not be applicable in other jurisdictions. Any diagnosis and/or treatment decisions in respect of an individual patient should be made based on your professional investigations and opinions in the context of the clinical circumstances of the patient. To the extent permitted by law, Orygen will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on this information. You rely on your own professional skill and judgement in conducting your own health care practice. Orygen does not endorse or recommend any products, treatments or services referred to in this information.Orygen acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands we are on and pays respect to their Elders past and present. Orygen recognises and respects their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationships to Country, which continue to be important to First Nations people living today.Orygen is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.

In this episode we hear from two experienced clinicians who share some of what they have learned through their work and some of the key skills for assisting  multicultural young people in mental health settings. Tess Jolley is our first guest. Tess is a senior practitioner in the Child, Youth and Family program at Foundation House (Western Region). The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture, Foundation House's mission is to advance the health, wellbeing and human rights of people from refugee background who have experienced torture or other traumatic events in their country or origin or while fleeing those countries. Tess is a Social Worker, has a Masters in International Development and has worked with refugee and asylum seeker young people for approximately10 years including more than   five years at Foundation House. Tess speaks about and shares examples of her work and that of Foundation House more broadly. Note: since this episode was recorded, Tess has left Foundation House for a position in a different organisation. We welcome again to the podcast, Sonya, a community development clinical specialist at Orygen. Here she discusses what she has learned in her clinical and community development work and shares some approaches and skills she integrates into her work with multicultural young people and their families. FURTHER INFORMATION:Let's Talk webpageFoundation House.Foundation House: Services for young people.Foundation House: Approach. Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre, Canada: Cultural Formulation  Guidelines for Cultural assessment and Cultural Formulation | Cultural Consultation Service - McGill University.Cultural Formulation Interview Version A | Cultural Consultation Service - McGill University. © 2021 OrygenThis publication is copyright. Apart from use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 and subsequent amendments, no part may be reproduced, stored or transmitted by any means without prior written permission of Orygen.Suggested citation Let's talk. Youth mental health, culture and identity. Melbourne: Orygen; 2021.Disclaimer This information is provided for general educational and information purposes only. It is current as at the date of publication and is intended to be relevant for all Australian states and territories (unless stated otherwise) and may not be applicable in other jurisdictions. Any diagnosis and/or treatment decisions in respect of an individual patient should be made based on your professional investigations and opinions in the context of the clinical circumstances of the patient. To the extent permitted by law, Orygen will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on this information. You rely on your own professional skill and judgement in conducting your own health care practice. Orygen does not endorse or recommend any products, treatments or services referred to in this information.

This episode further explores the importance of identity for multicultural young people, families and communities in the youth mental health space. Our first guest in this episode is Sonya, who is an occupational therapist with over 12 years' experience in mental health in a broad range of settings including public and private. She has worked with young people and adults individually, in groups, and has experience in training. Currently Sonya works at Orygen as a Community Development Clinical Specialist and she shares what she has learned through her work as well as something of her own experience as a person of multicultural background. Devika joins us again in this episode to explore the complexity of identity and her own development. We also touch on the impact of mental health of services on a person's identity. FURTHER INFORMATION:Let's Talk webpage © 2021 OrygenThis publication is copyright. Apart from use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 and subsequent amendments, no part may be reproduced, stored or transmitted by any means without prior written permission of Orygen.Suggested citation Let's talk. Youth mental health, culture and identity. Melbourne: Orygen; 2021.Disclaimer This information is provided for general educational and information purposes only. It is current as at the date of publication and is intended to be relevant for all Australian states and territories (unless stated otherwise) and may not be applicable in other jurisdictions. Any diagnosis and/or treatment decisions in respect of an individual patient should be made based on your professional investigations and opinions in the context of the clinical circumstances of the patient. To the extent permitted by law, Orygen will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on this information. You rely on your own professional skill and judgement in conducting your own health care practice. Orygen does not endorse or recommend any products, treatments or services referred to in this information.Orygen acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands we are on and pays respect to their Elders past and present. Orygen recognises and respects their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationships to Country, which continue to be important to First Nations people living today.Orygen is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.

What are the effects of lockdown on the wellbeing of our kids, and how can webest support them? Josh Frydenberg & Sarah Grynberg are joined by renownpsychiatrist Professor Patrick McGorry AO: Executive Director of Orygen;Professor of Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne and foundingboard member of Headspace. Together they discuss the effects of the COVID-19pandemic on the mental health of young Australians; the benefits of earlyintervention; and what the government is actively doing to support the mentalhealth sector during this challenging time. Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of mental health. If you need someone to talk to we encourage you to call Lifeline on 13 11 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our first episode, we begin to explore some large ideas. What is culture? And how do culture, mental health and identity intersect? Our first guest is Wardandi Noongar man Oliver Tye, who is the First Nations Statement of Commitment Coordinator at Orygen. Oliver shares the different ways of seeing culture, mental health and identity of First Nations young people, and the importance of understanding the impact of colonisation. He also discusses some of the most important changes we can make when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and communities. Also, joining us is Devika Krishnan, a member of Orygen's Youth Advisory Council, who is passionate about advocating for and empowering many communities including those of immigrants and refugees. Devika discusses mental health and culture broadly, as well as discussing her own experience of seeking mental health support.FURTHER INFORMATION:Let's Talk webpageCOAG Health Council Cultural Respect Framework 2016-2026.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: An Overview.Yarning About Mental Health.Working Together.QAIHC Youth Health Strategy 2020-2023​.Cultural Security is an Ongoing Journey. © 2021 OrygenThis publication is copyright. Apart from use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 and subsequent amendments, no part may be reproduced, stored or transmitted by any means without prior written permission of Orygen.Suggested citation Let's talk. Youth mental health, culture and identity. Melbourne: Orygen; 2021.Disclaimer This information is provided for general educational and information purposes only. It is current as at the date of publication and is intended to be relevant for all Australian states and territories (unless stated otherwise) and may not be applicable in other jurisdictions. Any diagnosis and/or treatment decisions in respect of an individual patient should be made based on your professional investigations and opinions in the context of the clinical circumstances of the patient. To the extent permitted by law, Orygen will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on this information. You rely on your own professional skill and judgement in conducting your own health care practice. Orygen does not endorse or recommend any products, treatments or services referred to in this information.Orygen acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands we are on and pays respect to their Elders past and present. Orygen recognises and respects their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationships to Country, which continue to be important to First Nations people living today.Orygen is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.

Produced by Orygen, Australia's centre of excellence in youth mental health, the “Let's talk: youth mental health, culture and identity" podcast is a series of interesting and informative conversations exploring youth mental health and culture, designed particularly for the youth mental health workforce.You can find out more at www.orygen.org.au/letstalk

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people in many places around the globe, and many countries are seeing increasing rates of suicidal despair among our teens and young adults. How do we develop a more “youth friendly” suicide prevention strategy? We listen to them and empower them to lead.Come hear about the incredibly ground breaking work led by A/Prof Jo Robinson at the University of Melbourne in Australia. She is co-designing youth suicide research and prevention programs like “Chat Safe” with youth as her active partners. Their shared mission is to help young people feel better equipped to communicate safely about suicide on-line.About Jo Robinson Jo Robinson is an Associate Professor at Orygen, where she leads the suicide prevention research unit, which is regarded as the leading centre of youth suicide research in the world. A/Prof Robinson's work focuses on the development, and rigorous testing, of novel interventions that specifically target at risk youth across settings, on evidence synthesis, and on the translation of research evidence into practice and policy. Her work has a strong focus on the potential of social media platforms in suicide prevention. This includes the development of the #chatsafe guidelines, the first evidence-based best practice guidelines for safe peer-peer communication about suicide online, which are now available in 12 countries around the world. Examples of other current projects include the development of a multi-faceted and systematic approach to youth suicide prevention across north-west Melbourne, the establishment of a self-harm surveillance system in emergency departments across Victoria, and a large-scale school-based study. A/Prof Robinson also has a keen interest in policy development and evaluation and has led the development of two major policy reports and is regularly called upon to provide advice to both state and federal government. She is a member of the Self-injury Advisory Group for Facebook and was an advisory board member for the Oprah Winfrey production The Me You Can't See.She is also an Associate Editor of a leading suicide prevention journal - Suicide and Life Threatening Behaviour and Vice President of the International Association of Suicide Prevention. For more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/96

We take a deep dive in Personality Disorder, specifically looking at Borderline Personality Disorder. We speak with Prof. Andrew Chanen, a psychiatrist, head of Personality Disorder Research and Director of Clinical Programs and Services at Orygen and a Professorial Fellow at the Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne. He is a Board Director of NEABPD Australia and a past President of ISSPD (International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders). Some resources discussed were: https://www.bpdaustralia.org/ https://www.orygen.org.au/Training/Resources/Borderline-personality-disorder

Patrick McGorryProfessor Patrick McGorry AO is the Executive Director at Orygen. Orygen is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia. He is Professor of Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne, and founding editor of the journal Early Intervention in Psychiatry. He led the advocacy which resulted in the establishment by the Australian Government in 2005 of the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, which in 2006 became Headspace and he remains a founding board member of that organisation.Neon TreehouseI'm really pleased to announce that Humans of Purpose has partnered with digital agency and major season sponsor, Neon Treehouse. Neon Treehouse are a bold and creative team, delivering bright and imaginative solutions in the digital space. They are the digital agency I would send any of my trusted friends or colleagues to.Humans of Purpose Experience SurveyWant to help me improve the podcast? Now is your chance and if you are one of the first 50 to complete our HoPES survey, you will win an exclusive reusable Humans of Purpose x Memobottle collab reusable water bottle (valued at over $40). It takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Share your feedback here.Got Purpose?The Purpose is our periodic e-newsletter, providing you with our top ranking podcasts, Humans of Purpose updates, a range of useful and thought-provoking links and a much needed dose of inspiration and growth-oriented material. Sign up here.Community PoweredHumans of Purpose is independent and locally produced. We are funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing Patreon supporters:Deb, Joel, Carmen, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and Joe, Misha and SabinaWithout your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us? Your SupportBecome a Patreon Supporter today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month. I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward. Support us via Patreon today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In an Orygen survey of 749 AIS-supported athletes, one in five reported they sought treatment for a mental health problem. With a clear need for elite athletes to be supported, what is being done to help them? We speak with rugby player and breakthrough Foundation ambassador Zahn Anthony, as well as Mental Health Commissioner John Mannion about the problems in the system and what more needs to be done. Also on the show, we delve into the Afghanistan War and explain Australia's role in the conflict. Offering 3,000 spots in the humanitarian visa program, the nation has been criticised for falling short when allies like Canada and Britain are offering up to 20,000 additional visas for civilians trying to flee from the Taliban regime. We also give you a run down on what the hell has been going on this week. Listen in!  Listen to Wavelength live and join the convos about Adelaide you should be having, every Monday night from 6pm on Fresh 92.7. Airdate: August 23, 2021 Reporters: Jamie Bucirde, Hamish Kearvell & David Simmons See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an Orygen survey of 749 AIS-supported athletes, one in five reported they sought treatment for a mental health problem. With a clear need for elite athletes to be supported, what is being done to help them? We speak with rugby player and breakthrough Foundation ambassador Zahn Anthony, as well as Mental Health Commissioner John Mannion about the problems in the system and what more needs to be done. Also on the show, we delve into the Afghanistan War and explain Australia's role in the conflict. Offering 3,000 spots in the humanitarian visa program, the nation has been criticised for falling short when allies like Canada and Britain are offering up to 20,000 additional visas for civilians trying to flee from the Taliban regime. We also give you a run down on what the hell has been going on this week. Listen in!  Listen to Wavelength live and join the convos about Adelaide you should be having, every Monday night from 6pm on Fresh 92.7. Airdate: August 23, 2021 Reporters: Jamie Bucirde, Hamish Kearvell & David Simmons See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barnaby Nelson is a clinical psychologist with Orygen at the University of Melbourne. His research and practice focuses on early identification and treatment of people who have been identified as 'ultra-high risk' for psychosis. Barnaby walks us through how to detect psychotic symptoms and what effective treatment looks like. Barnaby shares how common these experiences are, and how everyday clinicians can tailor their skills to address and manage psychotic symptoms in their clinical practice.Barnaby also shared a wealth of information and resources, including:THIS recent review of interventions for early psychosisTwo examples (HERE and HERE) of online therapy options as adjunctive support for people with psychosis. A helpful BOOK for clinicians about how to tailor CBT for psychosis, called ‘Think You're Carzy, Think Again?' by Anthony Morrison

Zac Seidler is the director of mental health training at Movember, and a research fellow with Orygen at the University of Melbourne.Zac is an expert in men's mental health, both as a clinical psychologist and researcher. When we spoke with Zac, we learned about how distress may present differently in men, and how therapists can engage men in treatment more successfully.

Yara Toenders and Dr Lianne Schmaal from Orygen in Melbourne, Australia, talk about their Wellcome Trust Active Ingredients project on inflammation and depression in young people.

Claire is joined in this episode by renowned mental health expert Prof. Patrick McGorry AO (Executive Director, Orygen), Prof. Kylie Readman (PVC Education, Murdoch University) and Jack Goodman (Executive Chairman, Studiosity) to discuss how institutions need to adapt their student support to an increasingly online environment.During the discussion Patrick refers to MOST, moderated online social therapy for young people. The website with details is: http://most.org.au------------------------------------The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

HomelessnessToday we talk to four amazing guests about their experiences working with and supporting people experiencing both mental illness and homelessness. This is an important area to explore given the high prevalence of mental illness experienced by those experiencing homelessness. Today I'm joined by:Andrew Hollows, GM - Getting Housing at Launch HousingBen Vasiliou, CEO at Youth ProjectsNick Pearce, CEO at HoMieTenille Gilbert, Managing Director at Society MelbourneIntroducing Mental WellthSince Humans of Purpose wrapped up in September I've been working on the Mental Wellth podcast series, in partnership with Cooper Investors. There series takes a look at our mental health system and speaking with a myriad of experts on the state of play, systems challenges and how we can change things for the better.I think this is one of our finest episodes where we talk about the high incidences of people experiencing homelessness as well as also battling mental illness. If you like what you hear check out our previous 8 episodes and we have at least 1 more to follow. Just search Mental Wellth in any decent podcast player or subscribe via Spotify.New Season - Humans of PurposeAfter a difficult off-season, I've now got myself in a position to continue producing amazing content for Humans of Purpose once again. Thankyou to all of you who continued to download the podcast in record numbers despite an episode not being released since late last year. I am reinvigorated and recharged and will be bringing you talented people making a difference to our community each and every week. I will also be playing with the format and releasing a bonus episode each week where I'll check in with you across a number of topics dear to my heart. Make sure you're subscribed and ready to go in 2 weeks time!More On Mental WellthMental Wellth is a 10-part podcast series exploring the Australian mental health system, its funding and design needs, challenges and opportunities. It is a partnership between Purposeful and Cooper Investors and is hosted by Mike Davis.Wellth. noun | welth A new and more valuable life currency. a life exemplified by abundance, happiness, purpose, health and joy.We talk to leading mental health academics, professionals, practitioners, philanthropists and people with lived experience and try to learn how we can improve our mental health system and improve our own mental health and wellbeing too.Our goals in releasing the series are:To encourage further investment into mental health programs, resources and solutions for the benefit of our communityTo encourage greater awareness and understanding of mental health issues that are negatively impacting on our communityJoin us for conversations with leaders from Beyond Blue, Movember, Orygen, SANE, Launch Housing, Philanthropy Australia, MaiTri Foundation, Cooper Investors and more as we uncover key systems challenges and opportunities as well as insights on how we can live a life of meaning and purpose. To learn more visit our website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Introducing Mental WellthSince Humans of Purpose wrapped up in September I've been working on the Mental Wellth podcast series, in partnership with Cooper Investors. There series takes a look at our mental health system and speaking with a myriad of experts on the state of play, systems challenges and how we can change things for the better. I think this is one of our finest episodes where we talk to amazing social entrepreneurs who live with mental illness and are doing truly incredible things. Learning more about our system is critical right now given the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System has just tabled its final report last week, with 65 recommendations that will totally revamp our broken system. If you like what you hear check out our previous 6 episodes and we have at least 3 more to follow. Just search Mental Wellth in any decent podcast player or subscribe via Spotify.Lived ExperienceToday we talk to three amazing guests about their experiences with the mental health system, how they manage and live with mental health issues and how things might be better in future:Nick Pearce, CEO of HoMiETenille Gilbert, Managing Director of Society MelbourneMitch Wallis, Founder & CEO of Heart on My SleeveMore On Mental WellthMental Wellth is a 10-part podcast series exploring the Australian mental health system, its funding and design needs, challenges and opportunities. It is a partnership between Purposeful and Cooper Investors and is hosted by Mike Davis.Wellth. noun | welth A new and more valuable life currency. a life exemplified by abundance, happiness, purpose, health and joy.We talk to leading mental health academics, professionals, practitioners, philanthropists and people with lived experience and try to learn how we can improve our mental health system and improve our own mental health and wellbeing too.Our goals in releasing the series are:To encourage further investment into mental health programs, resources and solutions for the benefit of our communityTo encourage greater awareness and understanding of mental health issues that are negatively impacting on our communityJoin us for conversations with leaders from Beyond Blue, Movember, Orygen, SANE, Launch Housing, Philanthropy Australia, MaiTri Foundation, Cooper Investors and more as we uncover key systems challenges and opportunities as well as insights on how we can live a life of meaning and purpose. To learn more visit our website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, let's talk about two common myths around autism, including all individuals with autism are the same and autism is caused by bad parenting. References: Autism & disability. (2021). Raising children network. Retrieved January 27, 2021 from https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/learning-about-autism Autism spectrum disorder: Fighting myths with evidence. (2021). Orygen: The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health.Retrieved February 11, 2021 from https://www.orygen.org.au/Training/Resources/Neurodevelopmental-disorders/Mythbusters/Autism-spectrum-disorder-Fighting-myths-with-evid/Orygen-fighting-myths-about-ASD-with-evidence-myth?ext=. Bennett M., Webster A.A., Goodall E., & Rowland S. (2018). Translating Autism Myths into Positive Futures. In: Life on the Autism Spectrum. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-3359-0_1 Common misconceptions. (2021). Autism Association of Western Australia. Retrieved February 5, 2021 from https://www.autism.org.au/what-is-autism/common-misconceptions/ For more information, head over to Aspect Australia - www.autismspectrum.org.au. Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism.

In this episode, let's talk about more of the myths around autism, such as individuals with autism don't want relationships, individuals with autism don't experience the typical full range of emotions and all individuals with autism have Savant syndrome. References: Autism & disability. (2021). Raising children network. Retrieved January 27, 2021 from https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/learning-about-autism Autism spectrum disorder: Fighting myths with evidence. (2021). Orygen: The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health.Retrieved February 11, 2021 from https://www.orygen.org.au/Training/Resources/Neurodevelopmental-disorders/Mythbusters/Autism-spectrum-disorder-Fighting-myths-with-evid/Orygen-fighting-myths-about-ASD-with-evidence-myth?ext=. Common misconceptions. (2021). Autism Association of Western Australia. Retrieved February 5, 2021 from https://www.autism.org.au/what-is-autism/common-misconceptions/ Treffert, D.A. (2014). Savant Syndrome: Realities, Myths and Misconceptions. J Autism Dev Disorder.44(1), 564-571. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1906-8 Links to the videos and articles about autism and socialising from the Raising Children Network: https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/friends-peers-asd https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/being-friends-with-autistic-teens https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/socialising-teens-autism https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/romantic-relationships-feelings-autistic-teenagers https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/social-situations-autism https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/social-skills-for-children-with-asd https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/interacting-with-others-autistic-children https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/social-skills-autistic-children-role-play https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/connecting/social-skills-for-teens-with-asd For more information, head over to Aspect Australia - www.autismspectrum.org.au. Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism.

Despite being less likely to seek help, men are at the greatest risk of suicide. Blokes make up an average six out of every eight suicides every single day in Australia. One man committed to supporting men's mental health is this week's podcast guest, Dr. Zac Seidler. Zac is a clinical psychologist, the Director of Health Professional Training at Movember and a Research Fellow with Orygen at The University of Melbourne. He has devoted the past 5 years to the goal of reducing the staggering male suicide rate, treating and researching men's mental health with over 25 published peer-reviewed articles. Tune in to find out more about Zac's experience in men's mental health, how he defines masculinity and how he is creating the world's first online program to train mental health practitioners to engage men who are undertaking treatment.

Vol 213, Issue 11: 30 November. Nicole Hill is a Research Fellow at Telethon Kids Institute, and a PhD candidate at Orygen. Associate Professor Jo Robinson is the Head of Suicide Prevention Research at the Orygen Centre for Youth Mental Health. They discuss their research on youth suicide in Australia, and ways forward to improving prevention strategies. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell.

Our first episode this season is “Modern Masculinity”. Host Kim Borrowdale talks with clinical psychologist Dr. Zac Seidler. As a researcher and leading men's mental health expert, he currently holds dual roles as Director of Mental Health Training at Movember and Research Fellow with Orygen at the University of Melbourne. Dr. Seidler has dedicated his academic and professional career towards further understanding men's mental health and masculinity. His ultimate goal is to help reduce the staggering rate of male suicide worldwide.  Subscribe to the series: On Apple Podcasts here  On Google Podcasts here On Spotify here TRANSCRIPTS TO PODCAST INTERVIEW

Vol 213, Issue 9: 2 November. Professor Patrick McGorry AO is Executive Director of Orygen, and Professor of Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne. He discusses the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Australians, and what reforms are needed to strengthen the mental health care system. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell.

Dr Imogen Bell from Orygen in Melbourne, Australia, talks about her Wellcome Trust Active Ingredients project on reducing repetitive negative thinking in young people.

Professor Patrick McGorry AO is the Executive Director of Orygen, Professor of Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne, and a Founding Director of the National Youth Mental Health Foundation (headspace). Pat is a psychiatrist known world-wide for his development and scaling up of early intervention and youth mental health services and for mental health innovation, advocacy and reform. In 2010 Professor McGorry was selected as Australian of the Year, and in our conversation we discuss the current state of mental health services, how we can better connect services and schools and how to bring about a future where we can all do well and be well.

The Australian youth mental health organisation Orygen was given a massive boost overnight, receiving a $33 million grant from the National Institutes on Health in the United States.

This episode is all about suicide prevention in schools. How can we safely and effectively build suicide intervention skills in young people? And we ask our guests the question, what have we learned about training in schools, as well as how do we support those around young people such as teachers, parents, and carers? Host Kim Borrowdale speaks with Associate Professor Jo Robinson from Orygen, an Australian youth mental health organisation, where she leads a program of work focused upon youth suicide prevention. Jo has also undertaken evaluation of the efficacy and acceptability of LivingWorks safeTALK for secondary school students. Joining Kim and Jo is Kathleen Snyder, a Senior Training Coach of ASIST with three decades of experience with that program, as well as a safeTALK Instructor. Kathleen has a Master of Social Work, is a Law Enforcement and Community Chaplain, and is the California Representative for LivingWorks, supporting more than 500 trainers in that region. Click here for transcripts  

A number of countries have used curfews as part of their pandemic lockdown measures including France, Italy, Cyrus, parts of the US, Malaysia, Thailand, South Africa and now our very own city of Melbourne, but have they been proven to work? In this episode we explore the psychological impacts of a curfew, and also get the medical perspective on the impact it's supposed to have.   We're joined by Psychologist Eoin Killacky - a senior researcher at Orygen youth mental health service at Melbourne University and Professor John Matthews  - a public health expert who's advised the Australian Government and also the World Health Organisation.   In today's news headlines: Two week state of emergency declared in Lebanon after horrific Beirut blast QLD shuts out NSW, ACT as man in his 30s dies in Victoria TigerAir to be dumped as Virgin sheds at least 3000 jobs TikTok won't be banned in Australia, says Prime Minister   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast  Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU  If you'd like to help those affected by the Beirut explosion there are a number of ways Australians can help fund emergency relief:   Disaster relief campaigns include: Lebanese Red Cross  Human Appeal Australia Muslim Aid Australia Impact Lebanon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Grants is joined by Professor Patrick McGorry, Executive Director of Orygen, Professor of Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne & and a Founding Director of the National Youth Mental Health Foundation (headspace), regarding calls for an urgent consideration of covid-related mental health challenges, ahead of an expected federal government announcement of a suite of healthcare funding on today.   Preliminary modelling by the Brain and Mind Centre suggests the COVID-19 pandemic may give rise to 25 per cent more suicides, with up to 30 per cent of those among young people aged 15-25 years.   This could see a situation where between an extra 750 and 1500 more suicides may occur annually in addition to the 3000 plus lives that are lost to suicide already every year.

Dr. Zac Seidler is a clinical psychologist, researcher and leading men’s mental health expert who works as Director of Health Professional Training at Movember and as a post-doctoral research fellow with Orygen at the University of Melbourne. In this conversation, we speak about mental health and the Australian health care system, notions of masculinity, and the importance of social connection to foster wellbeing and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the content we cover touches on subjects that may be confronting to some listeners, such as suicide, depression and anxiety. If this raises any issues for you, please seek help via Beyond Blue, Orygen, Headspace or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Taylor Johnstone is a nationally recognised leader in the youth mental health space. He's a former youth research council member at Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and an ambassador for Victorian charity 'Youth Live4Life'. His mission is to educate young people about mental health with the goal of improving wellbeing and preventing suicide. Taylor has survived his own struggle with suicidality and is now deeply passionate about helping others through early intervention.   In this intense conversation, he opens up about his story, the hardships and pain he's gone through and the great joy he now feels in being alive.

What role can a sports club play in improving the mental health of young people?

What role can a sports club play in improving the mental health of young people?

Dr Jo Robinson from Orygen tells us about the #chatsafe project: "From consultation to co-creation: youth partnerships in suicide prevention."

Why isn't providing adequate mental health services a no brainer? Half of all Australians will experience mental ill-health in their lifetime. The prevalence of mental illness in young people is on the rise. The World Health Organization confirms that depression will overtake heart disease as the number one cause of disease burden worldwide by 2030. Yet mental health receives only 2% of the global health care budget, and even in countries like Australia, awareness and rhetoric outstrip funding by miles. Providing appropriate mental health services for people who need them should be the number one priority in health care, so why is it so hard for people with mental illness to get a fair deal? British journalist and political aide Alastair Campbell was joined by a panel of experts including Helen Christensen (Black Dog Institute, Director and Chief Scientist), Patrick McGorry (Orygen, Executive Director), Christopher Pyne and chaired by Sarah Dingle to share ideas on what can be done to improve mental health service provisions and outcomes for all Australians. Presented by the UNSW Centre for Ideas and Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health.

Why isn't providing adequate mental health services a no brainer? Half of all Australians will experience mental ill-health in their lifetime. The prevalence of mental illness in young people is on the rise. The World Health Organization confirms that depression will overtake heart disease as the number one cause of disease burden worldwide by 2030. Yet mental health receives only 2% of the global health care budget, and even in countries like Australia, awareness and rhetoric outstrip funding by miles. Providing appropriate mental health services for people who need them should be the number one priority in health care, so why is it so hard for people with mental illness to get a fair deal? With unique insight into the workings of government, and lived experience of mental illness, British journalist and political aide Alastair Campbell has become a leading advocate for action on mental health in the UK. Presented by the UNSW Centre for Ideas and Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health.

Professor Patrick McGorry was the 2010 Australian of the Year. Not bad for a bloke born in Ireland. After four years of studying general medicine in the early 80s, Pat could see the mentally ill were getting 'an extremely raw deal,' so he turned his focus to psychiatry. In those days patients were locked up and it was 'a century behind the rest of health care'. He believes the mentally ill still get a raw deal, but thanks to Pat's involvement in Headspace and Orygen, things are slowly improving.

The Head of Functional Recovery in Youth Mental Health at Orygen in Australia shares his thoughts on what UK policy makers can do to improve youth mental health services.

Associate Professor Barnaby Nelson, Head, Ultra High Risk for Psychosis Research at Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health

On this week's episode of Brainwaves, the team talks to Dr Jo Robinson, head of Suicide Prevention Research at Orygen. Their newly released report, "Raising the bar for youth suicide prevention", calls for an overhaul of the current suicide prevention policies in light of the increasing suicide rates in young Australians. We talk to Jo about her research, the various factors contributing to youth suicide, and what can be done moving forward.This episode discusses suicide and self harm. If you require any further support, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Wellways' Helpline at 1300 111 500. You can also talk to someone online through eheadspace.

On today's episode, the Brainwaves team is joined by Professor Eoin Killackey. Professor Killackey is Associate Director, Research and Head, Functional Recovery Research program at Orygen. The program develops and trials innovative treatments that help manage the functional recovery of young people. Professor Killackey discusses the current and potential role of technology, specifically virtually reality, in the treatment of a range of mental illnesses. Interviewers: Chiara and Lauren 

How do you work out when you should and shouldn't go to hospital during a chronic breathlessness crisis? And, breastfeeding habits among Arabic women. Finally, what's the link between mental health and risky sexual behaviour among adolescents? Sue - Breathlessness suffer Tim Luckett - Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health University of Technology Sydney Amanda Rehayem - Clinical midwife and honours student at the University of Technology Sydney Brian O'Donoghue - Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Research Fellow at Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health Presenter/Producer: Ninah Kopel Producer: Ellen Leabeater @2ser 2ser.com/thinkhealth Think: Health is produced with the support of the University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Health and 2SER 107.3

In this week's episode Steve speaks with Simon Dodd. Associate Director, Engagement (Skill & Knowledge Leader) at Orygen - The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health Simon Dodd is the Associate Director, Engagement within the Skills & Knowledge Division at Orygen. He has worked with the organisation since 1997 in clinical, teaching and leadership roles. Simon has a particular interest in engagement and early intervention with young people with emerging psychosis. He has more than 25 years of experience in adult and youth mental health clinical settings as a psychiatric nurse in Australia and the United Kingdom. Simon has been an Honorary Fellow of the Department of Psychiatry and a Clinical Fellow of the Department of Post-Graduate Nursing at The University of Melbourne. Most recently, he has been co-editor of Australian Clinical Guidelines for Early Psychosis, 2nd edition.

Interview with Professor Patrick McGorry-Executive Director of Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health discusses youth mental health, early intervention of mental illness and psychosis.

This week on The Mental Game of Poker radio show Jared is joined by Dean Bogan. Chances are if you spend a decent amount of time on 2+2 you're familiar with Dean Bogan, his sense of humor, his coaching and staking advice, and his occasionally unintelligible (to North Americans) Australian accent. What you may not know is that life wasn't always this fun for Bogan. Bogan spent most of his young adult life struggling with drugs, addiction, and worst of all, clinical depression. At the age of 21, Bogan tried to end his own life. Today, Bogan is a happy father, soon to be married, and the head of a large and very successful online poker stable, but he has never forgotten to whom he owes his new life. After leaving rehab, Bogan has dedicated his own time to helping troubled youths and Orygen. On Monday, November 12, Bogan will take part in a fundraiser meant to raise awareness for mental health issues and Orygen further.

“You can always change. You just gotta be willing to.” Australian player and backer Dean Bogan tells his story of near-death experience and redemption.   Right click save as to download Subscribe in a readerSubscribe with itunes Subscribe to QuadJacks » The Mental Game by Email   If you spend a decent amount of time on 2+2 or QuadJacks even, chances are you’re familiar with Dean Bogan, his sense of humor, his coaching and staking advice, and his occasionally unintelligible (to North Americans) Australian accent. All in all, however, you know Bogan to be a fun guy. What you may not know is that life wasn’t always this fun for Bogan. Having been brought up in the western suburbs of Melbourne, “one of the toughest areas in Australia,” Bogan spent most of his young adult life struggling with drugs, addiction, and worst of all, clinical depression. At the age of 21, Bogan tried to end his own life. He was rescued by the intervention and support of the people closest to him, but their help alone could not have saved Dean if it hadn’t been for the assistance by the Orygen Youth Health organization in Australia, which assists troubled kids and researches the cause of mental illness in youth. Today, Bogan is a happy father, soon to be married, and the head of a large and very successful online poker stable, but he has never forgotten to whom he owes his new life. After leaving rehab, Bogan has dedicated his own time to helping troubled youths and Orygen. On Monday, November 12, Bogan will take part in a fundraiser meant to raise awareness for mental health issues and Orygen further. Bogan has committed to multi-tabling online poker for 24 hours straight, while drinking beer and taking prop bets from friends. It ought to be quite a spectacle. QuadJacks will transmit a live stream of this feat. (Details upcoming.) Speaking to Jared Tendler on The Mental Game, Bogan shows a side unfamiliar to most of those who know of him. He recounts his dark experiences with clinical depression and suicide, how he came out of the nightmare, and what he’s been trying to do to help himself and those around him since, in poker and in life. More information about Dean Bogan’s 24-hour mental health challenge can be found on this thread. QuadJacks – Friday, November 9, 2012

If you spend a decent amount of time on 2+2 or QuadJacks even, chances are you’re familiar with Dean Bogan, his sense of humor, his coaching and staking advice, and his occasionally unintelligible (to North Americans) Australian accent. All in all, however, you know Bogan to be a fun guy. What you may not know is that life wasn’t always this fun for Bogan. Having been brought up in the western suburbs of Melbourne, “one of the toughest areas in Australia,” Bogan spent most of his young adult life struggling with drugs, addiction, and worst of all, clinical depression. At the age of 21, Bogan tried to end his own life. He was rescued by the intervention and support of the people closest to him, but their help alone could not have saved Dean if it hadn’t been for the assistance by the Orygen Youth Health organization in Australia, which assists troubled kids and researches the cause of mental illness in youth. Today, Bogan is a happy father, soon to be married, and the head of a large and very successful online poker stable, but he has never forgotten to whom he owes his new life. After leaving rehab, Bogan has dedicated his own time to helping troubled youths and Orygen. On Monday, November 12, Bogan will take part in a fundraiser meant to raise awareness for mental health issues and Orygen further. Bogan has committed to multi-tabling online poker for 24 hours straight, while drinking beer and taking prop bets from friends. It ought to be quite a spectacle. QuadJacks will transmit a live stream of this feat. (Details upcoming.) Speaking to Jared Tendler on The Mental Game, Bogan shows a side unfamiliar to most of those who know of him. He recounts his dark experiences with clinical depression and suicide, how he came out of the nightmare, and what he’s been trying to do to help himself and those around him since, in poker and in life. More information about Dean Bogan’s 24-hour mental health challenge can be found on this thread. Right click save as to download QuadJacks – Friday, November 9, 2012