Mental Health in Practice
Practical conversations about mental health care across Australia’s health system.
Mental Health in Practice is a podcast for health professionals working across the mental health system, featuring conversations grounded in real-world experience.
Each episode brings together perspectives from clinical practice, research, and sector expertise to explore contemporary mental health care.
The show focuses on what thoughtful, collaborative care looks like in practice – and how professionals across disciplines can better support mental health outcomes for Australians.
Mental Health in Practice
A Conversation About… Social Isolation, Loneliness and Mental Health
The impact of social isolation and loneliness has never been more prevalent than in a post-pandemic world. Tune in as Dr J.R. Baker, CEO of Primary and Community Care Services, and Dr Rosanne Freak-Poli, life-course and social epidemiologist, discuss the impacts of experiencing social isolation and loneliness.
Combining the latest research with their own anecdotes, J.R. and Rosanne explore the importance of community and the ways in which Covid-19 altered our social landscapes and sense of connectedness. They discuss the relationship between choice and anxiety, the role of technology, and consider the wider impacts of social isolation on health.
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