In the season finale of Digital Mental Health Musings, guest host Kate Hatchman takes listeners on a journey through the conversations that shaped the past year. From innovative digital tools for young people to culturally safe care for First Nations clients, this episode weaves together powerful insights and personal stories from clinicians across Australia. We revisit highlights from the On
In the season finale of Digital Mental Health Musings, guest host Kate Hatchman takes listeners on a journey through the conversations that shaped the past year. From innovative digital tools for young people to culturally safe care for First Nations clients, this episode weaves together powerful insights and personal stories from clinicians across Australia.
We revisit highlights from the On the Ground series, which showcased how practitioners are blending traditional approaches with digital tools in their everyday work. Clinicians share candid reflections on what’s working, the hurdles they’ve faced, and how digital resources can transform client care when thoughtfully integrated.
One standout moment comes from Dr. Marlena Klaic, senior research fellow at the University of Melbourne, who sheds light on the practical barriers clinicians encounter when adopting evidence-based digital tools. From time constraints to a lack of confidence, Dr. Klaic unpacks these challenges and offers practical solutions to bridge the gap between research and real-world practice.
The episode also highlights the importance of culturally responsive care, featuring insights from Dr. Mim Weber of WellMob. She underscores the value of non-Indigenous clinicians embracing First Nations cultural contexts and leveraging tailored digital resources to build respectful, effective connections through allyship.
And we explore groundbreaking tools like Mello and Momentum, designed to revolutionise mental health support for children and adolescents, offering fresh perspectives for the future.
Whether you’re an experienced clinician or new to digital mental health, this episode is packed with actionable advice and compelling stories. Tune in as we reflect on 2024 and look ahead to more transformative conversations in the year to come.
Meet our guest host, Kate Hatchman?
Kate Hatchman is a Research Officer on the eMHPrac Project at the Queensland University of Technology. She holds degrees in Business (Marketing and Finance) and Psychological Science (Honors) and has experience in research across industry and university settings. Kate’s research interests focus on the intersection of social and clinical psychology, public health, and digital mental health. At eMHPrac, Kate plays a key role in publications, data management, resource development, and promotion. She is deeply passionate about contributing to the health and mental well-being of the wider community through her work.
Check out some of the resources we discussed in this episode:
WellMob: https://wellmob.org.au/
Mello: https://www.mello.org.au/
Momentum: https://www.momentumhub.org.au/
Catch up on past episodes of Digital Mental Health Musings: https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/digital-mental-health-musings/
Listen to the full conversation below. You can also access Digital Mental Health Musings on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Deezer.
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