Irregular hours. Night Shifts. Long days, blurring into longer nights. For many health professionals, disrupted sleep isn’t the exception; it’s the norm. But poor sleep doesn’t have to be part of the job.
In this panel discussion, we’ll explore the science behind sleep and shiftwork, share the latest research on how disrupted sleep impacts health and wellbeing, and provide practical strategies to build healthier sleep habits, no matter your roster.

Featuring insights from Dr Matthew Coleshill (Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Black Dog Institute) and Kristy Ross (Clinical Psychologist, Black Dog Institute), and moderated by Dr Sarah Barker, this session will share practical, evidence-based strategies to help you manage fatigue, optimise rest, and perform at your best, no matter your roster.

What happens when perimenopause overlaps with neurodivergence - especially when a person may be unaware of their neurodivergent profile?

Dr Sarah Barker (Clinical Psychologist, Black Dog Institute) and guest Dr Ceri Cashell (GP, Avalon Family Medical Practice) and will explore supportive, respectful, and validating approaches to taking a comprehensive life history. Their discussion will focus on conducting thorough mental health assessments in the context of perimenopause, particularly when neurodivergence may be a contributing factor. They will explore effective approaches for initiating conversations, identifying key questions to ask, and screening for co-occurring concerns. The discussion will also cover how to understand and navigate complex presentations involving perimenopause, neurodivergence, and mental health. Join us for this Short Mental Health Interventions perimenopause sequel.

What happens when standard treatments for depression don’t work? In this special Mental Health Month episode from the Black Dog Institute, we explore the next steps for primary care teams supporting patients with treatment-resistant depression.

Designed for GPs and allied health professionals, this conversation explores practical strategies, novel interventions, and referral pathways that can make a difference when conventional care is insufficient.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

· The latest evidence and approaches for managing treatment-resistant depression

· The evolving role of ECT as a safe and effective option for severe depression

· How ketamine treatment can be integrated with psychotherapy for improved outcomes

· What’s emerging in psychedelic-assisted therapies, including psilocybin

· How Black Dog Institute’s training in neuromodulation, ketamine, and interventional psychiatry can support your clinical practice

Facilitator: Dr Sarah Barker – Clinical Psychologist

Panelists:

· Dr Adam Bayes – Senior Research Fellow and Clinical Academic Psychiatrist, Black Dog Institute

· Dr Melanie Babooram – Clinical Psychologist, Black Dog Institute

Join us to discover how the field is evolving and how you can help patients navigate new pathways to recovery when traditional approaches fall short.

Learn more about Black Dog Institute’s world-class neuromodulation clinic here https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/education-services/clinical-services/sydney-tms-neurostimulation-and-ketamine-program/