There are a range of resources available to support clinicians with integrating mental health resources into their practice and keep them up-to-date with all the latest information. Podcasts are a great resource, providing quick and easy access to a range of information that can be listened to at the clinician’s convenience.

This article breaks down some of our favourite podcasts developed to support clinicians, providing information and insight into mental health in Australia and some also highlight digital resources available to provide support.

Pebble in the Pond

The Pebble in the Pond podcast is produced by the Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association and hosted by Sam Stewart. This podcast aims to progress the understanding of mental health for the benefit of all, creating a ripple of change for mental health. In each episode, Sam Stewart interviews fascinating and accomplished people in mental health, including lived experience speakers, researchers, academics, and influential industry leaders.

Episodes available: 79

Latest episode: S3:E18 | Johnstone: Indigenous Women Experiencing Violence During COVID-19

Where to listen:

• Apple Podcasts
• Breaker
• Google Podcasts
• Overcast
• Pocket Casts
• Radio Public
• Spotify

Find out more about the podcast here: https://anchor.fm/pebbleinthepond

Expert Insights – Black Dog Institute

Expert Insights is a podcast from Black Dog Institute discussing important mental health topics, providing insight and expert knowledge from and for health professionals. In each episode expert panels discuss anything and everything to do with mental health, including diagnosis, treatment, and ways of thinking.

Episodes available: 38

Latest episode: 38 – Disclosure of Mental Illness in Medical Practitioners – Expert Insights for Health Professionals

Where to listen:

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• Soundcloud

Find out more about the podcast here: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/education-services/podcasts/expert-insights/

eMHPrac Webinar Based Podcasts – Black Dog Institute Podcast

Each episode in this podcast from Black Dog Institute is based on eMHPrac webinars, to help health professionals keep up to date with the latest eMental Health research and practical advice. These episodes include discussion with experts, on eMental Health research and information on incorporating eMental Health into practice.

Episodes available: 24

Latest episode: Using online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and wellbeing

Where to listen:

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• Soundcloud

Find out more about the podcast here: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/education-services/podcasts/emhprac-webinar-based-podcasts/

Being Well

The Being Well podcast from Black Dog Institute shares inspirational stories from people who have been challenged by and overcome experiences with mental health conditions. Each episode explores individuals’ personal experience with mental ill-health, its place in their lives and its impact on the way they have chosen to live.

Episodes available: 22

Latest episode: Mel’s Story

Where to listen:

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• Soundcloud

Find out more about the podcast here: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/education-services/podcasts/being-well-podcast/

Let’s Talk

Let’s Talk is a podcast developed by Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health and produced by journalist Kia Handley to discuss rural mental health. These episodes explore the big issues around mental health issues in rural and regional Australia, and the initiatives available to provide support. The podcast includes discussions with people who have experienced mental health issues, those who have supported someone on their mental health journey.

Episodes available: 27

Latest episode: S4E6: Connecting Through Social Media

Where to listen:

• Soundcloud

Find out more about the podcast here: https://www.crrmh.com.au/get-help-now/self-help-resources/podcasts/

Digital Mental Health Musings

The Digital Mental Health Musings podcast developed and presented by eMHPrac, exploring the latest developments, research, and challenges in the digital mental health support and treatment space. In each episode, Ruth Crowther speaks to experts in the area to address commonly held concerns, explore digital mental health resources and a range of other interesting topics relating to digital mental health, and how clinicians can integrate them into practice.

Episodes available: 2

Latest episode: S1E2: Literal Digital Mental Health in Practice for Psychologists – The ‘What’, ‘How’ and ‘Why’ and how can using it go wrong?

Where to listen:

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• Google Podcasts
• Amazon Music
• Deezer
• Soundcloud

Find out more about the podcast here: https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/digital-mental-health-musings/