Distinguishing between grief and depression can at times be clinically challenging. While both may manifest in similar ways, there are some key differences helpful in separating the two. However, grief and depression can also co-occur with the course of one influencing the other, further adding to the complexity of the presentation. This month's Black Dog Institute Expert Insight  forum brings together clinicians, researchers and consumers to answer questions on managing grief and depression in clinical practice. 

Panel members: Professor Gordon Parker, Scientia Professor, University of New South Wales, Consultant Psychiatrist, Prince of Wales Psychiatry; Amelia Paterson, Researcher, Black Dog Institute; Michael Dash, Bereavement Coordinator, Sydney Local Health District; Sharyn McGee, Lived Experience Representative

Facilitated by: Dr Vered Gordon, Black Dog Institute GP Consultant 
Recording and sound production: James Stewart, audioPost 
Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute 



Is it grief or depression? - Expert Insights forum for health professionals

In this podcast Dr Jan Orman talks to Professor Gavin Andrews, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of NSW, about what GP's can do to help patients get the best out of online programs.

Teaching your patients to fish: the benefits of online therapy - eMental Health

Jocelyn Lowinger is a doctor who knows a lot about doctors’ mental health. She has some valuable insights to add to the discussion of wellbeing in the medical profession, including some ways to help doctors improve the level of distress in a profession that is not known for looking after itself.

We’d like to add that online mental health programs such as Black Dog Institute’s myCompass (www.myCompass.org.au ) or any of the other Australian evidence based programs are a great place for doctors to start to learn psychological survival skills – some of which might benefit their patients as well!

If this episode raises issues you need to talk about, you can call Lifeline in Australia on 13 11 14, beyondblue on 1300 22 4636 or
Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467, or via online counselling at www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

This episode was presented by Jan Orman and produced by Zacha Rosen, with additional production by Liza Culleney.

Music:

Candlepower — Chris Zabriskie http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/Divider/02_-_Candlepower
The Secret of Growing Up — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3/03_The_Secret_to_Growing_Up
All the Answers — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_5/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_5_-_02_All_the_Answers
Divider — Chris Zabriskie http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/Divider/
Tech Toys — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_-_05_Tech_Toys
Musical Mathematics — Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_-_10_Musical_Mathematics

Black Dog Being Well Podcast

Jocelyn's Story

In loving memory of Paula, thank you for your generosity in sharing your story.

Paula is a counsellor specialising in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders, a former dancer and a mother, who is living with a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. 

Paula has remained an optimist throughout her treatment, and shares her story of living with chronic disease on this episode of Being Well. 

Some of the things spoken about in this podcast may be distressing to some people. If you or someone you know find this content distressing and require assistance, please call LifeLine on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 22 4636.

Presented by Jan Orman
Produced by Nathan Bell 
Additional production by Olivia De Pomeroy.

Paula's Story

Black Dog Institute is a global pioneer in the identification, prevention and treatment of mental illness and the promotion of well-being. Our unique approach incorporates clinical services with research, education and the voice of lived experience to reduce the incidence of mental illness and suicide, remove stigma and improve lives.

Jocelyn's Story

Black Dog Institute for Health Professionals

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