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Psych Matters is an informative and educational podcast by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. Psych Matters provides regular interesting topics for psychiatrists, psychiatry trainees and others with an interest in psychiatry. Disclaimer: This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics. The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement. By accessing the RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website - RANZCP Website Terms of Use Agreement Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australian or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP’s Your Health In Mind Website - Your Health In Mind

Recent Episodes

Australasian psychiatry and environmental crisis: A discussion on planetary health- Part 1

In this episode, we explore effects of climate change on global mental health and what psychiatrists can do about it. Dr Anna Elliston is joined by Dr Cybele Dey, Professor Calogero Longhitano, Professor David Menkes, and registrar Elizabeth Golding for a practical discussion of planetary health, climate anxiety, and the changing role of mental health professionals. The guests discuss how extreme weather, heat, biodiversity loss, and repeated disasters affect people’s wellbeing, especially ch...

25 MIN

The Missing Piece- Autism and ADHD diagnosis in youth mental health

In this episode, autism and ADHD are often the missing piece in community mental health - and if you work with young people, this conversation shows why that gap matters. Dr Sonia Kumar and psychologist Dr Eduardo break down how their Western Sydney, Youth Enhanced Support Service (YESS) identifies neurodevelopmental conditions inside real-world mental health care, not in isolation, and why that changes everything. Dr Sonia Kumar- Dr Sonia Kumar is a consultant psychiatrist with over 15 years...

43 MIN

Oral Health in Psychiatry

In this episode we delve into the bilateral relationship between oral health and psychiatry. Dr. Ava Carter brings a rare dual perspective as a consultation-liaison psychiatrist and practicing dentist, while Professor Kisely explains why oral health has been overlooked for far too long in medicine and psychiatry. Together, they discuss why poor access to dental care is becoming a crisis for patients who already face the steepest barriers, and how psychiatrists and carers can help those who ar...

32 MIN

AI and Psychiatry Education

In this episode, we discover the use of AI in psychiatry education and whether Colleges, supervisors, and trainees will use it well and safely. Dr Nardine Elzahaby, Professor Andrew Teodorczuk, and Dr Michael Weightman break down what responsible AI use looks like in training, supervision, and assessment, and why the biggest risk is not the technology itself, but using it to bypass thinking. Dr Nardine Elzahaby is a Consultation-Liaison psychiatrist and the unit Director of the Adult Mental H...

34 MIN

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHC: A discussion at Congress 2026

In this episode, Ernest Hunter is joined by Katie Papertalk and Dianna Jans for a powerful conversation about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health, trauma, and what true cultural safety looks like in remote communities. They explore why one-size-fits-all psychiatry often falls short, how intergenerational trauma and stigma shape help-seeking, and why listening to community, respecting kinship, and building trust matter as much as any clinical intervention. Drawing on decades of...

56 MIN