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… Creative Arts Therapy
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You’ve likely heard of Creative Arts Therapy, but how much do you really know about it as a mental health profession?
Join clinical psychologist, Professor Mark Creamer, as he sits down with Dr Kate Dempsey, CEO of ANZACATA: the peak professional association for creative arts therapists in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
Together they explore the practice and breadth of Creative Arts Therapy and debunk common misconceptions about the profession. They explain why the practice emphasises the importance of the creative process rather than the result, and touch on specific populations who may especially benefit from creative therapy to support their mental health.
Kate describes the training, regulation and requirements for ongoing accreditation of Creative Arts Therapists, the role they play in an interdisciplinary mental health care team, and shares some advice for anyone thinking about entering the field.
Liked this episode? Stay tuned for MHPN’s four-part partnership series with ANZACATA, releasing throughout September and October 2024 on our show: Mental Health In Focus.
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