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Minding Your Mind

Minding Your Mind

By James O'Loghlin

Mental health expert Prof Ian Hickie and author & broadcaster James O’Loghlin explore all aspects of mental health; the different types of mental health issues we can experience, their causes, how they affect us, and what we can do to get help and find solutions.
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Minding Your MindSep 24, 2021

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MYM – Economic impact
Apr 15, 202445:07
MYM – Why are autism rates rising?
Apr 08, 202438:14
MYM - Gratitude
Apr 01, 202427:45
MYM – Social Media
Mar 25, 202441:03
MYM – The Grief of a Mental Illness Diagnosis
Mar 18, 202434:13
MYM – Belonging
Mar 11, 202431:36
MYM – Boundaries
Mar 04, 202436:57
MYM – Are you a people pleaser?
Feb 26, 202440:51
MYM – Are you a perfectionist?

MYM – Are you a perfectionist?

It’s good to try to do a task as well as you can, but when you spend an hour rewriting one sentence, things might have gone too far. Are you a perfectionist? If so, should you address it? How can you change? 

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindingyourmind2@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover.

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.headtohealth.gov.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Beyond Blue at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.beyondblue.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Lifeline at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lifeline.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on 13 11 14 and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.headspace.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

If you would like to help us continue do this podcast by donating, please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and select option two "Youth mental health research at the Brain and Mind Centre". Donations $2 and over are tax deductible. Thanks!

Feb 19, 202439:50
MYM – How can Artificial Intelligence improve the mental health system?

MYM – How can Artificial Intelligence improve the mental health system?

How can Artificial Intelligence improve the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness? How do bots compare with human therapists? They’re definitely cheaper, with shorter waiting times for an appointment. 

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindingyourmind2@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover.

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.headtohealth.gov.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Beyond Blue at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.beyondblue.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Lifeline at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lifeline.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on 13 11 14 and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.headspace.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

If you would like to help us continue do this podcast by donating, please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and select option two "Youth mental health research at the Brain and Mind Centre". Donations $2 and over are tax deductible. Thanks!

Feb 12, 202439:09
MYM – How can Artificial Intelligence help us maintain and improve our mental health?

MYM – How can Artificial Intelligence help us maintain and improve our mental health?

How can Artificial Intelligence empower us to take better care of our own mental health? What tools can we carry around in our phone that will help us make better informed decisions about how we live? 

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindingyourmind2@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover.

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.headtohealth.gov.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Beyond Blue at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.beyondblue.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Lifeline at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lifeline.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on 13 11 14 and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.headspace.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

If you would like to help us continue do this podcast by donating, please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and select option two "Youth mental health research at the Brain and Mind Centre". Donations $2 and over are tax deductible. Thanks!

Feb 05, 202443:43
MYM – Violence

MYM – Violence

Why do people get violent? What link is there in the difference between violence and mental illness? How does violence affect victims?

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠⁠⁠⁠mindingyourmind2@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover.

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.headtohealth.gov.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Beyond Blue at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.beyondblue.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Lifeline at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lifeline.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on 13 11 14 and ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.headspace.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

If you would like to help us continue do this podcast by donating, please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and select option two "Youth mental health research at the Brain and Mind Centre". Donations $2 and over are tax deductible. Thanks!

Jan 29, 202436:29
MYM – Secrets

MYM – Secrets

Can you keep a secret? Should you? What are the things we want to keep secret? How do our secrets affect our mental health? 

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠⁠⁠⁠mindingyourmind2@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover.

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.headtohealth.gov.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Beyond Blue at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.beyondblue.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Lifeline at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lifeline.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on 13 11 14 and ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.headspace.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

If you would like to help us continue do this podcast by donating, please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and select option two "Youth mental health research at the Brain and Mind Centre". Donations $2 and over are tax deductible. Thanks!

Jan 22, 202440:21
MYM – What is Dissociation?

MYM – What is Dissociation?

What is dissociation? It occurs when we become emotionally detached from our surroundings. Some get it when public speaking, and feel like they are outside their body, removed from what is happening. Why does dissociation happen, and who does it happen to? 

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠⁠⁠mindingyourmind2@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover.

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at ⁠⁠⁠www.headtohealth.gov.au⁠⁠⁠ , Beyond Blue at ⁠⁠⁠www.beyondblue.org.au⁠⁠⁠ , Lifeline at ⁠⁠⁠www.lifeline.org.au⁠⁠⁠ or on 13 11 14 and ⁠⁠⁠www.headspace.org.au⁠⁠⁠ . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

If you would like to help us continue do this podcast by donating, please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and select option two "Youth mental health research at the Brain and Mind Centre". Donations $2 and over are tax deductible. Thanks!

Jan 15, 202435:09
MYM – Empathy vs Sympathy

MYM – Empathy vs Sympathy

When talking to someone who is going through a tough time, is it better to do so with empathy (understanding the feelings of another) or sympathy (feeling sorrow for another’s misfortune)? In Ian’s view, one is far better than the other. 

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠⁠mindingyourmind2@gmail.com⁠⁠ . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover.

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at ⁠⁠www.headtohealth.gov.au⁠⁠ , Beyond Blue at ⁠⁠www.beyondblue.org.au⁠⁠ , Lifeline at ⁠⁠www.lifeline.org.au⁠⁠ or on 13 11 14 and ⁠⁠www.headspace.org.au⁠⁠ . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

If you would like to help us continue do this podcast by donating, please ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ and select option two "Youth mental health research at the Brain and Mind Centre". Donations $2 and over are tax deductible. Thanks!

Jan 08, 202438:55
MYM – Reair: How CBT Works

MYM – Reair: How CBT Works

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? How can it empower and help those with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues? CBT techniques may be easy to learn, but how easy are they to use when you feel distressed? CBT expert Dr Jan Scott joins us.

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠mindingyourmind2@gmail.com⁠ . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover.

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at ⁠www.headtohealth.gov.au⁠ , Beyond Blue at ⁠www.beyondblue.org.au⁠ , Lifeline at ⁠www.lifeline.org.au⁠ or on 13 11 14 and ⁠www.headspace.org.au⁠ . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

If you would like to help us continue do this podcast by donating, please ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠ and select option two "Youth mental health research at the Brain and Mind Centre". Donations $2 and over are tax deductible. Thanks!

Jan 01, 202446:48
MYM – Reair: 'The Devil You Knew' by Prof Ian Hickie

MYM – Reair: 'The Devil You Knew' by Prof Ian Hickie

We discuss Ian’s new book on depression, The Devil You Knew. What causes depression? What are the different types of depression? Why are the physical symptoms of depression so important? How does someone with depression find the treatments that will work for them? How can we lower our risk of getting depression?

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠mindingyourmind2@gmail.com⁠ . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover. 

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at ⁠www.headtohealth.gov.au⁠ , Beyond Blue at ⁠www.beyondblue.org.au⁠ , Lifeline at ⁠www.lifeline.org.au⁠ or on 13 11 14 and ⁠www.headspace.com⁠ . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

If you would like to help us continue do this podcast by donating, please ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠ and select option two "Youth mental health research at the Brain and Mind Centre". Donations $2 and over are tax deductible. Thanks!

Dec 25, 202346:48
MYM – Best of 2023

MYM – Best of 2023

Ian and James pick their 10 most interesting eps of 2023. If you’re new to Minding Your Mind, this is a good place to start.

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠⁠mindingyourmind2@gmail.com⁠⁠ . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover. 

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at ⁠⁠www.headtohealth.gov.au⁠⁠ , Beyond Blue at ⁠⁠www.beyondblue.org.au⁠⁠ , Lifeline at ⁠⁠www.lifeline.org.au⁠⁠ or on 13 11 14 and ⁠⁠www.headspace.org.au⁠⁠ . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

If you would like to help us continue do this podcast by donating, please ⁠⁠click here⁠⁠ and select option two "Youth mental health research at the Brain and Mind Centre". Donations $2 and over are tax deductible. Thanks!

Dec 18, 202348:06
MYM – Hamlet with John Bell
Dec 11, 202334:26
MYM – Can Mental Illness Cause People to Lose Control?
Dec 04, 202339:43
MYM – Is Being Alone Good For Us?

MYM – Is Being Alone Good For Us?

Can being alone be good for us? For some of us, is being alone an essential part of maintaining good mental health? Do some people (e.g. James) need time alone more than others? Why? Is it because he was an only child?

If you have any questions or comments email, Ian and James at mindingyourmind2@gmail.com . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover.

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

If you would like to help us continue do this podcast by donating, please click here and select option two "Youth mental health research at the Brain and Mind Centre". Donations $2 and over are tax deductible. Thanks!

Nov 28, 202339:22
MYM – Men's Mental Health

MYM – Men's Mental Health

Men have a higher suicide rate than woman, are less likely to seek treatment for a mental health issue, and more likely to self-medicate with alcohol and drugs. Why? What approaches might make men more willing to take better care of their mental health, and seek help when they need it?

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at mindingyourmind2@gmail.com . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover.

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global. 

If you would like to help us continue do this podcast by donating, please go to https://bitly.ws/328ZY and select option two "Youth mental health research at the Brain and Mind Centre". Donations $2 and over are tax deductible. Thanks!

Nov 20, 202347:03
MYM – Are Anxiety and Depression Opposites?

MYM – Are Anxiety and Depression Opposites?

When we are anxious, adrenaline flows, thoughts race and we get edgy, agitated and hyped up. When we are depressed, we are sluggish and slow, and it’s hard to get motivated, or even to get out of bed. Anxiety and depression look a lot like opposites. Are they?

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at mindingyourmind2@gmail.com . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover.

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

If you would like to help us continue do this podcast by donating, please go to https://bitly.ws/328ZY and select option two "Youth mental health research at the Brain and Mind Centre". Donations $2 and over are tax deductible. Thanks!

Nov 20, 202337:07
MYM – Hormones and Mental Health
Nov 06, 202334:03
MYM – Is Mental Illness a Test of Character?
Oct 30, 202333:37
MYM – Journalist Nick McKenzie: Reporting on Ben Roberts-Smith
Oct 23, 202346:09
MYM – 'The Devil You Knew' by Prof Ian Hickie
Oct 16, 202346:19
MYM - How to Retire Well
Oct 09, 202337:09
MYM – Macbeth with John Bell
Oct 02, 202335:31
MYM – Mental Health and Ethics with Simon Longstaff
Sep 25, 202355:01
MYM – Borderline Personality Disorder
Sep 18, 202326:36
MYM – The Merchant of Venice with John Bell
Sep 11, 202335:34
MYM – Autonomy vs Being in a Relationship
Sep 04, 202337:26
MYM – Blended Families Part 2: Being the Ex

MYM – Blended Families Part 2: Being the Ex

We have discussed blended families, but what about the other parent? The one who is outside the new, blended family? How do things work for them?

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at mindingyourmind2@gmail.com . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover.

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

Aug 28, 202336:57
MYM – Entitlement
Aug 21, 202331:09
MYM – Identity: Who Are You, Really?
Aug 14, 202343:29
MYM – Stress

MYM – Stress

What is stress? How is it different from anxiety? Does stress build up over time? How does stress affect us? How can we control and reduce stress?

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at mindingyourmind2@gmail.com . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover. 

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

Aug 07, 202333:01
MYM – How Is Research Funding Allocated?

MYM – How Is Research Funding Allocated?

How is mental health research funded? What areas get funded and which miss out? Who decides? How? How could the system be improved?

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at mindingyourmind2@gmail.com . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover. 

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

Jul 31, 202332:24
MYM – How to Resolve Conflict

MYM – How to Resolve Conflict

When we disagree with a partner, child, parent, workmate or friend, how do we resolve it? What is the best way to have arguments and resolve conflict? 

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at mindingyourmind2@gmail.com . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover. 

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

Jul 24, 202339:27
MYM – Autism

MYM – Autism

What is autism? What is it? How does it affect people? Can those with autism learn strategies to help them to deal with it? 

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at mindingyourmind2@gmail.com . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover. 

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

Jul 17, 202343:34
MYM – Self-Loathing
Jul 10, 202339:46
MYM – Mental Health and Teens
Jul 03, 202358:49
MYM – FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out
Jun 26, 202338:28
MYM – How Adverse Events Trigger Mental Illness
Jun 19, 202339:14
MYM – Climate Anxiety

MYM – Climate Anxiety

Many are anxious about the effects of climate change. It can seem like a huge problem that we are powerless to fix. How can we learn to deal with, and control, climate anxiety?

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at mindingyourmind2@gmail.com . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover. 

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

Jun 12, 202327:44
MYM – Can We Control Our Emotions?

MYM – Can We Control Our Emotions?

Emotions are powerful. Sometimes they take us over. How can we avoid being overwhelmed by anger or fear? Can we learn to control our emotions? 

If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at mindingyourmind2@gmail.com . Let them know any other topics you’d like them to cover.

To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.

Jun 05, 202336:43
MYM – Blended and Mixed Families
May 29, 202341:40
MYM – How to Monitor Your Mental Health
May 22, 202338:39
MYM – Managing Long-Term Medication
May 15, 202337:42
MYM – Intergenerational Trauma
May 08, 202327:41