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… Mental Health and Music Therapy: An Introduction
Over millennia and across the world, people have used music as therapy.
This three-part series features Clinical Psychologist Professor Mark Creamer and Registered Music Therapists: Dr Jason Kenner and Dr Jennifer Bibb, as they explore the practice of music therapy.
In episode one, they offer an introduction to the field of music therapy, what it takes to practice in the field, its different forms, and how it can support different people with a variety of needs.
Liked this episode? Stay tuned for episode two where they take an in depth look at the practical applications, what happens during a music therapy session and the positive outcomes that can be expected. Follow Mental Health in Practice to be notified of future episodes.
MHPN would like to thank the Australian Music Therapy Association for their collaboration on this series.
Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form.
Share your comments, questions and feedback about A Conversation About… or any of MHPN’s podcast series here: https://mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/.