Psych Matters Podcast
1) Managing Borderline Personality Disorder in Community Settings
Borderline personality disorder is a very important area where there is not only a lot of distress but also a loss of quality of life and shortening of life. In this episode of Psych Matters, Dr Nick ...Show More
2) Transitioning to Retirement
This episode explores the experiences and insights of the transition to retirement in psychiatry. Dr Joanna MacDonald, Dr Brian Craig, Dr Graeme Croft, Dr Nick O’Connor, and A/Prof Chanaka Wijeratne s...Show More
3) The Role of Power and Privilege of Psychiatric Leadership
In this episode, we will address the critical issue of power and privilege in psychiatric leadership. Power dynamics and privilege can significantly impact care, collaboration and co-leadership. We'll...Show More
4) Navigating Normality: Unravelling the Surge in Adult ADHD Diagnoses
In honour of ADHD Awareness Month, we're excited to share a special short episode on Adult ADHD, presented by Dr. Smita Verma. The concept of normality is pivotal in diagnosing adult ADHD, as common b...Show More
5) Congress 2025: Ketamine and Eskatamine for the use of Treating Depression
In this episode, Professor Mal Hopwood and Professor Colleen Loo discuss the introduction of esketamine to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in Australia. They explore the mechanism of action o...Show More
6) Victorian Psychiatry Leadership Framework: A Commitment to Ethical Leadership and Human Rights
In this episode, we explore ethical leadership in psychiatry, particularly in the context of the Royal Commission into Mental Health Care. Dr Nardine Elzahaby leads the discussion with Professor Sharo...Show More
7) Congress 2025: Metro Champions of the Bush
In this episode Associate Professor Mathew Coleman interviews Professor Bruce Singh and Professor Pat McGorry as they explore the experiences and insights of rural psychiatry in Australia. They also d...Show More
8) Congress 2025: Telehealth: The Good, Bad and the Ugly
Recorded live at the RANZCP 2025 Congress in the Gold Coast, this podcast features members of the Section of Private Practice Psychiatry. Dr Michelle Atchison and Dr Gary Galambos join host A/Prof Jef...Show More
9) Female phenotype in Autism and implications for clinical care in psychiatry
This podcast on Female phenotype in Autism and implications for clinical care in psychiatry explores the autistic characteristics in women and girls - often referred to as the female phenotype - which...Show More
10) Elder Abuse – The Need to Do Better
This episode delves into the complex issue of elder abuse, exploring its various forms, including financial and institutional abuse, and the impact of ageism on care for older adults. Dr Yoram Barak a...Show More