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Program

 

This program is interactive. You can click on each of the presenter sessions to view the presentation outline and presenter’s biography.

 

The conference sessions will run on AEST – Queensland time

 

Agenda items highlighted in:

 

Dark Green and Light Green sessions will be available in person and online via OnAIR

Purple sessions will be available in person only

 

All sessions (excluding workshops) will be recorded and made available to delegates in the Resource Centre five business days after the conclusion of the conference.

 

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The 2025 International Mental Health Conference reserves the right to amend or alter any advertised details relating to dates, program and presenters if necessary and without notice, as a result of circumstances beyond their control. All attempts will be made to keep any changes to an absolute minimum.


Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Pre-Conference Optional Activity
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Pre-Conference Optional Activity
~ Spaces are strictly limited - secure your place today ~
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Pre-Conference SkyPoint Experience
Experience 360° views of the Gold Coast from Australia’s tallest building! One of Queensland’s most iconic tourist attractions, SkyPoint offers panoramic views extending down to the New South Wales border and out to the magnificent Gold Coast Hinterland. Enjoy delicious canapés and a welcome drink while you make new connections and watch the sunset from a unique vantage point 230 metres above Surfers Paradise. Please note: spaces at this event are strictly limited and will sell out. Secure your place today!
Pre-Conference Optional Activity
Track 2
Pre-Conference Optional Activity
~ Spaces are strictly limited - secure your place today ~
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Pre-Conference SkyPoint Experience
Experience 360° views of the Gold Coast from Australia’s tallest building! One of Queensland’s most iconic tourist attractions, SkyPoint offers panoramic views extending down to the New South Wales border and out to the magnificent Gold Coast Hinterland. Enjoy delicious canapés and a welcome drink while you make new connections and watch the sunset from a unique vantage point 230 metres above Surfers Paradise. Please note: spaces at this event are strictly limited and will sell out. Secure your place today!

Track 3
Track 4
Pre-Conference Optional Activity
~ Spaces are strictly limited - secure your place today ~
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Pre-Conference SkyPoint Experience
Experience 360° views of the Gold Coast from Australia’s tallest building! One of Queensland’s most iconic tourist attractions, SkyPoint offers panoramic views extending down to the New South Wales border and out to the magnificent Gold Coast Hinterland. Enjoy delicious canapés and a welcome drink while you make new connections and watch the sunset from a unique vantage point 230 metres above Surfers Paradise. Please note: spaces at this event are strictly limited and will sell out. Secure your place today!

Pre-Conference Optional Activity
Pre-Conference Optional Activity
~ Spaces are strictly limited - secure your place today ~
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Pre-Conference SkyPoint Experience
Experience 360° views of the Gold Coast from Australia’s tallest building! One of Queensland’s most iconic tourist attractions, SkyPoint offers panoramic views extending down to the New South Wales border and out to the magnificent Gold Coast Hinterland. Enjoy delicious canapés and a welcome drink while you make new connections and watch the sunset from a unique vantage point 230 metres above Surfers Paradise. Please note: spaces at this event are strictly limited and will sell out. Secure your place today!

Track 2
Pre-Conference Optional Activity
~ Spaces are strictly limited - secure your place today ~
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Pre-Conference SkyPoint Experience
Experience 360° views of the Gold Coast from Australia’s tallest building! One of Queensland’s most iconic tourist attractions, SkyPoint offers panoramic views extending down to the New South Wales border and out to the magnificent Gold Coast Hinterland. Enjoy delicious canapés and a welcome drink while you make new connections and watch the sunset from a unique vantage point 230 metres above Surfers Paradise. Please note: spaces at this event are strictly limited and will sell out. Secure your place today!

Track 3
Pre-Conference Optional Activity
~ Spaces are strictly limited - secure your place today ~
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Pre-Conference SkyPoint Experience
Experience 360° views of the Gold Coast from Australia’s tallest building! One of Queensland’s most iconic tourist attractions, SkyPoint offers panoramic views extending down to the New South Wales border and out to the magnificent Gold Coast Hinterland. Enjoy delicious canapés and a welcome drink while you make new connections and watch the sunset from a unique vantage point 230 metres above Surfers Paradise. Please note: spaces at this event are strictly limited and will sell out. Secure your place today!

Track 4
Pre-Conference Optional Activity
~ Spaces are strictly limited - secure your place today ~
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Pre-Conference SkyPoint Experience
Experience 360° views of the Gold Coast from Australia’s tallest building! One of Queensland’s most iconic tourist attractions, SkyPoint offers panoramic views extending down to the New South Wales border and out to the magnificent Gold Coast Hinterland. Enjoy delicious canapés and a welcome drink while you make new connections and watch the sunset from a unique vantage point 230 metres above Surfers Paradise. Please note: spaces at this event are strictly limited and will sell out. Secure your place today!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Diamond Ballroom I: In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR
Diamond Ballroom II: In-Person Only
Diamond Ballroom III: In-Person Only
Cullinan Room: In-Person Only
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Exhibition Open
Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your name badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome to the 2025 International Mental Health Conference
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM The Plenty Paradox: How the Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain… and What to do About It
Anna Lembke, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of the New York Times bestseller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton 2021)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Dr Clinton Schultz, Black Dog Intstitute
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 1 Morning Tea
Panel - Diamond Ballroom 1 (In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR)
Chair: 		Workshop 1 - Diamond Ballroom 2 (In-Person Only)
Chair: 		Workshop 2 - Diamond Ballroom 3 (In-Person Only)
Chair: Sandr Surace 		Workshop 3 - Cullinan Room (In-Person Only)
Chair:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Mental Health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Dr Sarah Kapeli, Dr Sam Manuela, Dr Veronica Tone-Graham, University of Auckland 		Co-Designing Digital Support Tools: An Interactive Experience with an AI Grief Guide
Leonie Sanderson, People Tech Revolution & Prof Evonne Miller, QUT 		Marc Brackett Workshop
~LIVESTREAM~ 		Constructing an Interdisciplinary Integrative Care Program Using Ketamine Infusions and Adjunct Psychotherapy
Rachelle Dawson, David Armstrong, Carla Santarossa, Ross Calear, Zed3 Medical Group
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Day 1 Lunch
~IN PERSON & VIRTUAL~
~IN-PERSON ONLY~
Revolutionising Mental Health: Innovations, Challenges and Global Perspectives
Chair: 		Strengthening Lived Experience and Community Support: Advocacy, Research and System Transformation
Chair: 		Bridging Gaps: Addressing the Needs of Diverse Populations
Chair: 		Innovations in Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing: Research to Action
Chair:
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Innovative Hybrid Model for ADHD Care: Overcoming Barriers in Assessment and Support
Dr Valeska Berg, Oqea, Curtin University 		Lived Experience at the Heart of a New Regional and Rural Mental Health Campaign
Monica McInnes, Murrimbidgee Primary Health Network 		Mental Health, Service Gaps and Community Support for Carers in Australia
Dr Lukas Hofstatter, Carers NSW 		Support Me! An Exploration of Social Support Used by Social Workers and Mental Health Nurses
Dr Sinead Barry, RMIT University
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM Redefining Mental Health Crisis Support: A Peer-Led Alternative to Emergency Departments
Amy Barry & Chloe Loveday, Neami National 		Training Young Mental Health Advocates: How Batyr Creates Impactful Outcomes for the Next Generation's Storytellers
Genesis Lindstrom, Batyr 		Inclusive Voices, Equitable Wellness: The Future of Mental Health
Dr Mansai Murthy Mittinty, Flinders University 		Space for Space Holders: Embedding Trauma-Informed Wellbeing in Mental Health Organisations
Amy Smith, Kindred & Consulting with Purpose
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Nature-Based Therapy: Bridging Mental Health and Environmental Well-Being for Holistic Healing
Kit Kline, Nature Based Therapy 		Exploring Loneliness in Mental Illness and Its Impact on Recovery: An Integrative Review
Vanessa Caple, La Trobe University 		Developing Australia's First Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Sector Workforce Strategy
Chloe Jesson, Queensland Alliance For Mental Health 		Uptake and Experience of Mental Health Crisis Support at Adelaide’s Urgent Mental Health Care Centre
Lainey Reynolds, Ashleigh Gallagher & Taila Leonello, Neami National
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM Network Psychopathology: Leveraging Vulnerability and Simulation Modelling for Effective Mental Health Triaging
Jonathan Yap & Haikel Muhamad, National University of Singapore 		Hope and Resilience - Caring for Yourself While Supporting a Loved One with a Mental Illness
Sophie Bretag, Metta Leaders
Details of this exciting presentation coming soon!
Supporting the Shakey Bridge, Supporting Nurses to Stay
Kate Hocknull, Charles Darwin University
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 1 Afternoon Tea
Join us for these inspiring Keynote Sessions
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM A World First: Introducing the National Centre for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing
Margo Lydon, Establishment Co-Lead, National Centre for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Just Listening: A Revolutionary Response to Distress and Connection
Matt Ball, Founder and Director of the Humane Clinic, a Nurse Practitioner and Psychotherapist
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Growing the Skills and Capacity of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Workforce in Regional/Remote Indigenous Communities
Tegan Schefe, Managing Director - TLS Indigenous Consultancy
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM Adapting to New Challenges: Resilience, Advocacy, and Inclusion in the Face of Adversity
Nathan Stapleton, Disability awareness & mental health advocate & former professional NRL athlete
4:55 PM - 5:05 PM Poster Presentations
Click to view the list of posters on display for the duration of the conference
5:05 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Networking Event
You’re invited to join us at our conference welcome event! Held poolside at the conference venue, this relaxed and engaging event provides the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, industry peers, sponsors and exhibitors while enjoying live music and light refreshments. Cost: Included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional tickets for day registrants and accompanying persons can be purchased for $129.00 (incl GST) per ticket. Includes: Entertainment, light canapés and beverages
Diamond Ballroom I: In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR
Diamond Ballroom II: In-Person Only
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Exhibition Open
Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your name badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome to the 2025 International Mental Health Conference
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM The Plenty Paradox: How the Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain… and What to do About It
Anna Lembke, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of the New York Times bestseller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton 2021)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Dr Clinton Schultz, Black Dog Intstitute
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 1 Morning Tea
Panel - Diamond Ballroom 1 (In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR)
Chair: 		Workshop 1 - Diamond Ballroom 2 (In-Person Only)
Chair:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Mental Health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Dr Sarah Kapeli, Dr Sam Manuela, Dr Veronica Tone-Graham, University of Auckland 		Co-Designing Digital Support Tools: An Interactive Experience with an AI Grief Guide
Leonie Sanderson, People Tech Revolution & Prof Evonne Miller, QUT
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Day 1 Lunch
~IN PERSON & VIRTUAL~
~IN-PERSON ONLY~
Revolutionising Mental Health: Innovations, Challenges and Global Perspectives
Chair: 		Strengthening Lived Experience and Community Support: Advocacy, Research and System Transformation
Chair:
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Innovative Hybrid Model for ADHD Care: Overcoming Barriers in Assessment and Support
Dr Valeska Berg, Oqea, Curtin University 		Lived Experience at the Heart of a New Regional and Rural Mental Health Campaign
Monica McInnes, Murrimbidgee Primary Health Network
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM Redefining Mental Health Crisis Support: A Peer-Led Alternative to Emergency Departments
Amy Barry & Chloe Loveday, Neami National 		Training Young Mental Health Advocates: How Batyr Creates Impactful Outcomes for the Next Generation's Storytellers
Genesis Lindstrom, Batyr
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Nature-Based Therapy: Bridging Mental Health and Environmental Well-Being for Holistic Healing
Kit Kline, Nature Based Therapy 		Exploring Loneliness in Mental Illness and Its Impact on Recovery: An Integrative Review
Vanessa Caple, La Trobe University
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM Network Psychopathology: Leveraging Vulnerability and Simulation Modelling for Effective Mental Health Triaging
Jonathan Yap & Haikel Muhamad, National University of Singapore 		Hope and Resilience - Caring for Yourself While Supporting a Loved One with a Mental Illness
Sophie Bretag, Metta Leaders
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 1 Afternoon Tea
Join us for these inspiring Keynote Sessions
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM A World First: Introducing the National Centre for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing
Margo Lydon, Establishment Co-Lead, National Centre for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Just Listening: A Revolutionary Response to Distress and Connection
Matt Ball, Founder and Director of the Humane Clinic, a Nurse Practitioner and Psychotherapist
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Growing the Skills and Capacity of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Workforce in Regional/Remote Indigenous Communities
Tegan Schefe, Managing Director - TLS Indigenous Consultancy
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM Adapting to New Challenges: Resilience, Advocacy, and Inclusion in the Face of Adversity
Nathan Stapleton, Disability awareness & mental health advocate & former professional NRL athlete
4:55 PM - 5:05 PM Poster Presentations
Click to view the list of posters on display for the duration of the conference
5:05 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Networking Event
You’re invited to join us at our conference welcome event! Held poolside at the conference venue, this relaxed and engaging event provides the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, industry peers, sponsors and exhibitors while enjoying live music and light refreshments. Cost: Included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional tickets for day registrants and accompanying persons can be purchased for $129.00 (incl GST) per ticket. Includes: Entertainment, light canapés and beverages

Diamond Ballroom III: In-Person Only
Cullinan Room: In-Person Only
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Exhibition Open
Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your name badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome to the 2025 International Mental Health Conference
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM The Plenty Paradox: How the Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain… and What to do About It
Anna Lembke, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of the New York Times bestseller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton 2021)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Dr Clinton Schultz, Black Dog Intstitute
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 1 Morning Tea
Workshop 2 - Diamond Ballroom 3 (In-Person Only)
Chair: Sandr Surace 		Workshop 3 - Cullinan Room (In-Person Only)
Chair:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Marc Brackett Workshop
~LIVESTREAM~ 		Constructing an Interdisciplinary Integrative Care Program Using Ketamine Infusions and Adjunct Psychotherapy
Rachelle Dawson, David Armstrong, Carla Santarossa, Ross Calear, Zed3 Medical Group
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Day 1 Lunch
~IN-PERSON ONLY~
Bridging Gaps: Addressing the Needs of Diverse Populations
Chair: 		Innovations in Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing: Research to Action
Chair:
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Mental Health, Service Gaps and Community Support for Carers in Australia
Dr Lukas Hofstatter, Carers NSW 		Support Me! An Exploration of Social Support Used by Social Workers and Mental Health Nurses
Dr Sinead Barry, RMIT University
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM Inclusive Voices, Equitable Wellness: The Future of Mental Health
Dr Mansai Murthy Mittinty, Flinders University 		Space for Space Holders: Embedding Trauma-Informed Wellbeing in Mental Health Organisations
Amy Smith, Kindred & Consulting with Purpose
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Developing Australia's First Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Sector Workforce Strategy
Chloe Jesson, Queensland Alliance For Mental Health 		Uptake and Experience of Mental Health Crisis Support at Adelaide’s Urgent Mental Health Care Centre
Lainey Reynolds, Ashleigh Gallagher & Taila Leonello, Neami National
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM
Details of this exciting presentation coming soon!
Supporting the Shakey Bridge, Supporting Nurses to Stay
Kate Hocknull, Charles Darwin University
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 1 Afternoon Tea
Join us for these inspiring Keynote Sessions
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM A World First: Introducing the National Centre for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing
Margo Lydon, Establishment Co-Lead, National Centre for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Just Listening: A Revolutionary Response to Distress and Connection
Matt Ball, Founder and Director of the Humane Clinic, a Nurse Practitioner and Psychotherapist
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Growing the Skills and Capacity of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Workforce in Regional/Remote Indigenous Communities
Tegan Schefe, Managing Director - TLS Indigenous Consultancy
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM Adapting to New Challenges: Resilience, Advocacy, and Inclusion in the Face of Adversity
Nathan Stapleton, Disability awareness & mental health advocate & former professional NRL athlete
4:55 PM - 5:05 PM Poster Presentations
Click to view the list of posters on display for the duration of the conference
5:05 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Networking Event
You’re invited to join us at our conference welcome event! Held poolside at the conference venue, this relaxed and engaging event provides the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, industry peers, sponsors and exhibitors while enjoying live music and light refreshments. Cost: Included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional tickets for day registrants and accompanying persons can be purchased for $129.00 (incl GST) per ticket. Includes: Entertainment, light canapés and beverages

Diamond Ballroom I: In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Exhibition Open
Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your name badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome to the 2025 International Mental Health Conference
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM The Plenty Paradox: How the Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain… and What to do About It
Anna Lembke, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of the New York Times bestseller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton 2021)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Dr Clinton Schultz, Black Dog Intstitute
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 1 Morning Tea
Panel - Diamond Ballroom 1 (In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR)
Chair:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Mental Health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Dr Sarah Kapeli, Dr Sam Manuela, Dr Veronica Tone-Graham, University of Auckland
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Day 1 Lunch
~IN PERSON & VIRTUAL~
Revolutionising Mental Health: Innovations, Challenges and Global Perspectives
Chair:
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Innovative Hybrid Model for ADHD Care: Overcoming Barriers in Assessment and Support
Dr Valeska Berg, Oqea, Curtin University
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM Redefining Mental Health Crisis Support: A Peer-Led Alternative to Emergency Departments
Amy Barry & Chloe Loveday, Neami National
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Nature-Based Therapy: Bridging Mental Health and Environmental Well-Being for Holistic Healing
Kit Kline, Nature Based Therapy
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM Network Psychopathology: Leveraging Vulnerability and Simulation Modelling for Effective Mental Health Triaging
Jonathan Yap & Haikel Muhamad, National University of Singapore
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 1 Afternoon Tea
Join us for these inspiring Keynote Sessions
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM A World First: Introducing the National Centre for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing
Margo Lydon, Establishment Co-Lead, National Centre for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Just Listening: A Revolutionary Response to Distress and Connection
Matt Ball, Founder and Director of the Humane Clinic, a Nurse Practitioner and Psychotherapist
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Growing the Skills and Capacity of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Workforce in Regional/Remote Indigenous Communities
Tegan Schefe, Managing Director - TLS Indigenous Consultancy
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM Adapting to New Challenges: Resilience, Advocacy, and Inclusion in the Face of Adversity
Nathan Stapleton, Disability awareness & mental health advocate & former professional NRL athlete
4:55 PM - 5:05 PM Poster Presentations
Click to view the list of posters on display for the duration of the conference
5:05 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Networking Event
You’re invited to join us at our conference welcome event! Held poolside at the conference venue, this relaxed and engaging event provides the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, industry peers, sponsors and exhibitors while enjoying live music and light refreshments. Cost: Included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional tickets for day registrants and accompanying persons can be purchased for $129.00 (incl GST) per ticket. Includes: Entertainment, light canapés and beverages

Diamond Ballroom II: In-Person Only
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Exhibition Open
Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your name badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome to the 2025 International Mental Health Conference
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM The Plenty Paradox: How the Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain… and What to do About It
Anna Lembke, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of the New York Times bestseller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton 2021)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Dr Clinton Schultz, Black Dog Intstitute
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 1 Morning Tea
Workshop 1 - Diamond Ballroom 2 (In-Person Only)
Chair:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Co-Designing Digital Support Tools: An Interactive Experience with an AI Grief Guide
Leonie Sanderson, People Tech Revolution & Prof Evonne Miller, QUT
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Day 1 Lunch
~IN-PERSON ONLY~
Strengthening Lived Experience and Community Support: Advocacy, Research and System Transformation
Chair:
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Lived Experience at the Heart of a New Regional and Rural Mental Health Campaign
Monica McInnes, Murrimbidgee Primary Health Network
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM Training Young Mental Health Advocates: How Batyr Creates Impactful Outcomes for the Next Generation's Storytellers
Genesis Lindstrom, Batyr
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Exploring Loneliness in Mental Illness and Its Impact on Recovery: An Integrative Review
Vanessa Caple, La Trobe University
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM Hope and Resilience - Caring for Yourself While Supporting a Loved One with a Mental Illness
Sophie Bretag, Metta Leaders
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 1 Afternoon Tea
Join us for these inspiring Keynote Sessions
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM A World First: Introducing the National Centre for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing
Margo Lydon, Establishment Co-Lead, National Centre for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Just Listening: A Revolutionary Response to Distress and Connection
Matt Ball, Founder and Director of the Humane Clinic, a Nurse Practitioner and Psychotherapist
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Growing the Skills and Capacity of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Workforce in Regional/Remote Indigenous Communities
Tegan Schefe, Managing Director - TLS Indigenous Consultancy
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM Adapting to New Challenges: Resilience, Advocacy, and Inclusion in the Face of Adversity
Nathan Stapleton, Disability awareness & mental health advocate & former professional NRL athlete
4:55 PM - 5:05 PM Poster Presentations
Click to view the list of posters on display for the duration of the conference
5:05 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Networking Event
You’re invited to join us at our conference welcome event! Held poolside at the conference venue, this relaxed and engaging event provides the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, industry peers, sponsors and exhibitors while enjoying live music and light refreshments. Cost: Included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional tickets for day registrants and accompanying persons can be purchased for $129.00 (incl GST) per ticket. Includes: Entertainment, light canapés and beverages

Diamond Ballroom III: In-Person Only
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Exhibition Open
Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your name badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome to the 2025 International Mental Health Conference
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM The Plenty Paradox: How the Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain… and What to do About It
Anna Lembke, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of the New York Times bestseller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton 2021)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Dr Clinton Schultz, Black Dog Intstitute
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 1 Morning Tea
Workshop 2 - Diamond Ballroom 3 (In-Person Only)
Chair: Sandr Surace
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Marc Brackett Workshop
~LIVESTREAM~
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Day 1 Lunch
~IN-PERSON ONLY~
Bridging Gaps: Addressing the Needs of Diverse Populations
Chair:
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Mental Health, Service Gaps and Community Support for Carers in Australia
Dr Lukas Hofstatter, Carers NSW
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM Inclusive Voices, Equitable Wellness: The Future of Mental Health
Dr Mansai Murthy Mittinty, Flinders University
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Developing Australia's First Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Sector Workforce Strategy
Chloe Jesson, Queensland Alliance For Mental Health
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM
Details of this exciting presentation coming soon!
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 1 Afternoon Tea
Join us for these inspiring Keynote Sessions
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM A World First: Introducing the National Centre for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing
Margo Lydon, Establishment Co-Lead, National Centre for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Just Listening: A Revolutionary Response to Distress and Connection
Matt Ball, Founder and Director of the Humane Clinic, a Nurse Practitioner and Psychotherapist
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Growing the Skills and Capacity of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Workforce in Regional/Remote Indigenous Communities
Tegan Schefe, Managing Director - TLS Indigenous Consultancy
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM Adapting to New Challenges: Resilience, Advocacy, and Inclusion in the Face of Adversity
Nathan Stapleton, Disability awareness & mental health advocate & former professional NRL athlete
4:55 PM - 5:05 PM Poster Presentations
Click to view the list of posters on display for the duration of the conference
5:05 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Networking Event
You’re invited to join us at our conference welcome event! Held poolside at the conference venue, this relaxed and engaging event provides the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, industry peers, sponsors and exhibitors while enjoying live music and light refreshments. Cost: Included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional tickets for day registrants and accompanying persons can be purchased for $129.00 (incl GST) per ticket. Includes: Entertainment, light canapés and beverages

Cullinan Room: In-Person Only
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Exhibition Open
Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your name badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome to the 2025 International Mental Health Conference
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM The Plenty Paradox: How the Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain… and What to do About It
Anna Lembke, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of the New York Times bestseller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton 2021)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Dr Clinton Schultz, Black Dog Intstitute
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 1 Morning Tea
Workshop 3 - Cullinan Room (In-Person Only)
Chair:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Constructing an Interdisciplinary Integrative Care Program Using Ketamine Infusions and Adjunct Psychotherapy
Rachelle Dawson, David Armstrong, Carla Santarossa, Ross Calear, Zed3 Medical Group
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Day 1 Lunch
~IN-PERSON ONLY~
Innovations in Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing: Research to Action
Chair:
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Support Me! An Exploration of Social Support Used by Social Workers and Mental Health Nurses
Dr Sinead Barry, RMIT University
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM Space for Space Holders: Embedding Trauma-Informed Wellbeing in Mental Health Organisations
Amy Smith, Kindred & Consulting with Purpose
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Uptake and Experience of Mental Health Crisis Support at Adelaide’s Urgent Mental Health Care Centre
Lainey Reynolds, Ashleigh Gallagher & Taila Leonello, Neami National
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM Supporting the Shakey Bridge, Supporting Nurses to Stay
Kate Hocknull, Charles Darwin University
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 1 Afternoon Tea
Join us for these inspiring Keynote Sessions
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM A World First: Introducing the National Centre for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing
Margo Lydon, Establishment Co-Lead, National Centre for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Just Listening: A Revolutionary Response to Distress and Connection
Matt Ball, Founder and Director of the Humane Clinic, a Nurse Practitioner and Psychotherapist
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Growing the Skills and Capacity of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Workforce in Regional/Remote Indigenous Communities
Tegan Schefe, Managing Director - TLS Indigenous Consultancy
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM Adapting to New Challenges: Resilience, Advocacy, and Inclusion in the Face of Adversity
Nathan Stapleton, Disability awareness & mental health advocate & former professional NRL athlete
4:55 PM - 5:05 PM Poster Presentations
Click to view the list of posters on display for the duration of the conference
5:05 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Networking Event
You’re invited to join us at our conference welcome event! Held poolside at the conference venue, this relaxed and engaging event provides the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, industry peers, sponsors and exhibitors while enjoying live music and light refreshments. Cost: Included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional tickets for day registrants and accompanying persons can be purchased for $129.00 (incl GST) per ticket. Includes: Entertainment, light canapés and beverages

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Diamond Ballroom I: In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR
Diamond Ballroom II: In-Person Only
Diamond Ballroom III: In-Person Only
Cullinan Room: In-Person Only
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Trauma Informed Yoga Class by Mollie Cox, Owner of Jala Yoga
Morning Yoga is the perfect way to wake up the mind and body so you can start your day fresh! Join Mollie Cox from Jala Yoga for this trauma-informed Yoga session which is suitable for all levels and body capabilities.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 Registration Open
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Day 2 - Conference Opening
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM Engaging People with Lived Experience: Overcoming Barriers and Ensuring Meaningful Involvement
Emma Elder, Lived Experience Program Lead at the Black Dog Institute, UNSW
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Transforming Workplace Cultures: Practical Strategies for Promoting Mental Wellbeing
Mary Ann Baynton, CEO, Mary Ann Baynton & Associates Corp.
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Details of this exciting presentation coming soon
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
IN-PERSON ONLY
Innovations in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing: Research to Action
Chair: Sandra Surace 		Global Mental Health, Wellbeing Crises: Responding to Emerging Challenges
Chair: 		Igniting Hope & Inclusion
Chair: 		Interdisciplinary Approaches: From Community Engagement to Educational Enhancement.
Chair:
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM Revolutionising Mentally Healthy Workplaces – Forging a Path to Global Leadership
Margo Lydon, National Centre for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing 		Understanding and Exploring Work-Related Suicide: Insights from Recent Reviews and Legislative Changes
Jamie Mallinder, Sentis 		Educators’ Experiences Working in Remote First Nation Schools Influence How They Teach Mental Health Literacy
Anna Wilson, University of Alberta 		“Just the Feeling of Being Stuck”: Stories of Homelessness While Young in Aotearoa New Zealand
Dr Mary Buchanan, University of Otago
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM Unveiling the Blueprint: Practical Insights from Psychosocial Hazard Research
Dr Tessa Bailey, The Opus Centre
Details of this exciting presentation coming soon.
Advancing Inclusivity in Health Datasets: Leveraging the ABS 2020 Standard
Nicky Bath, Lgbtiq+ Health Australia 		Soaring Towards Zero
Clare Pearson, Little Wings
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Should We Be Screening for Mental Ill Health in High-Risk Workforces? Results of a Cluster Randomised Control Trial
Prof Samuel Harvey, UNSW Sydney & Black Dog Institute 		Addressing the Mental Health of the Australian Entertainment Industry
Julia Edwards, Entertainment Assist (HPC) Ltd 		Cultivating Mental Health Awareness: Exploring Strategies for Suicide Prevention and Supportive Culture
Sean Phillip, The Shaka Project 		Supporting Those Who Support Others: Contemporary Supervision Practices and Wellbeing Training
Anita Morris & Lani Peach, Solutions Together
12:50 PM - 1:40 PM
Day 2 Lunch
Strengthening Lived Experience & Community Support: Advocacy, Research and System Transformation
Chair: 		Strengthening Systems & Teams
Chair: 		Navigating the Digital Age: AI, Social Media & Cybersecurity in Mental Health
Chair: 		Promoting New Approaches in Mental Health
Chair:
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM Better Outcomes: Combination Peer Support Intervention (PSI) and Psychological Therapy (PT) in Online Digital Space
William Campos, Independent Community Living Australia 		Empowering Managers with Skills to Support Mental Health in the Workplace
Aimee Gayed, Black Dog Institute 		How to Bridge the Gap Between Traditional Therapy and AI
Sally-Anne McCormack, ANTSA Pty Ltd 		Promoting Gut Function to Correct Depressive Symptoms
Prof Luis Vitetta, Medlab Group
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM The Support Young Mothers Asked for to Improve Their Mental Health Literacy
Arianne Reis, Western Sydney University 		A Strengths-Based Exploration of Integrated Care in Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Services in Aotearoa
Brooke Craik, University Of Otago 		Navigating the Manosphere: Addressing Online Misogyny's Impact on Adolescent Male Mental Health
Cameron Fraser, Inyourskin 		Promoting Family Mental Health through Attachment: The Good Enough Parenting Cards Project
Daisy Ashworth & Peter Butler, Communicare
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM At What Cost? The Experiences of Families and Other Carers in Queensland
Sue Goodwin, Arafmi 		Burnout Prevention in Mental Healthcare: Beyond Self-Care to Intentional Mental Strength
Nikki Butler, Child Focused Consultancy 		Mental Health - Large Language Models and the Impending Generative AI Tsunami: Whatever Shall We Do?
Andrew J Greenshaw PhD, University of Alberta & Taimi Allan, Mental Health Commissioner for South Australia
Details of this exciting presentation coming soon...
2:50 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea
Join us for our closing Keynote Sessions & Conference Closing
3:25 PM - 3:55 PM The Mental Health Implications of Climate Change: Understanding Eco-Emotions and Suicidality
Prof Kairi Kõlves Professor - Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Director - WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Marc Brackett PhD (Livestream)
Marc Brackett, Ph.D, Founding Director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Conference Closing & Prize Draw
Diamond Ballroom I: In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR
Diamond Ballroom II: In-Person Only
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Trauma Informed Yoga Class by Mollie Cox, Owner of Jala Yoga
Morning Yoga is the perfect way to wake up the mind and body so you can start your day fresh! Join Mollie Cox from Jala Yoga for this trauma-informed Yoga session which is suitable for all levels and body capabilities.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 Registration Open
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Day 2 - Conference Opening
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM Engaging People with Lived Experience: Overcoming Barriers and Ensuring Meaningful Involvement
Emma Elder, Lived Experience Program Lead at the Black Dog Institute, UNSW
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Transforming Workplace Cultures: Practical Strategies for Promoting Mental Wellbeing
Mary Ann Baynton, CEO, Mary Ann Baynton & Associates Corp.
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Details of this exciting presentation coming soon
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
IN-PERSON ONLY
Innovations in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing: Research to Action
Chair: Sandra Surace 		Global Mental Health, Wellbeing Crises: Responding to Emerging Challenges
Chair:
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM Revolutionising Mentally Healthy Workplaces – Forging a Path to Global Leadership
Margo Lydon, National Centre for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing 		Understanding and Exploring Work-Related Suicide: Insights from Recent Reviews and Legislative Changes
Jamie Mallinder, Sentis
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM Unveiling the Blueprint: Practical Insights from Psychosocial Hazard Research
Dr Tessa Bailey, The Opus Centre
Details of this exciting presentation coming soon.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Should We Be Screening for Mental Ill Health in High-Risk Workforces? Results of a Cluster Randomised Control Trial
Prof Samuel Harvey, UNSW Sydney & Black Dog Institute 		Addressing the Mental Health of the Australian Entertainment Industry
Julia Edwards, Entertainment Assist (HPC) Ltd
12:50 PM - 1:40 PM
Day 2 Lunch
Strengthening Lived Experience & Community Support: Advocacy, Research and System Transformation
Chair: 		Strengthening Systems & Teams
Chair:
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM Better Outcomes: Combination Peer Support Intervention (PSI) and Psychological Therapy (PT) in Online Digital Space
William Campos, Independent Community Living Australia 		Empowering Managers with Skills to Support Mental Health in the Workplace
Aimee Gayed, Black Dog Institute
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM The Support Young Mothers Asked for to Improve Their Mental Health Literacy
Arianne Reis, Western Sydney University 		A Strengths-Based Exploration of Integrated Care in Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Services in Aotearoa
Brooke Craik, University Of Otago
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM At What Cost? The Experiences of Families and Other Carers in Queensland
Sue Goodwin, Arafmi 		Burnout Prevention in Mental Healthcare: Beyond Self-Care to Intentional Mental Strength
Nikki Butler, Child Focused Consultancy
2:50 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea
Join us for our closing Keynote Sessions & Conference Closing
3:25 PM - 3:55 PM The Mental Health Implications of Climate Change: Understanding Eco-Emotions and Suicidality
Prof Kairi Kõlves Professor - Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Director - WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Marc Brackett PhD (Livestream)
Marc Brackett, Ph.D, Founding Director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Conference Closing & Prize Draw

Diamond Ballroom III: In-Person Only
Cullinan Room: In-Person Only
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Trauma Informed Yoga Class by Mollie Cox, Owner of Jala Yoga
Morning Yoga is the perfect way to wake up the mind and body so you can start your day fresh! Join Mollie Cox from Jala Yoga for this trauma-informed Yoga session which is suitable for all levels and body capabilities.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 Registration Open
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Day 2 - Conference Opening
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM Engaging People with Lived Experience: Overcoming Barriers and Ensuring Meaningful Involvement
Emma Elder, Lived Experience Program Lead at the Black Dog Institute, UNSW
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Transforming Workplace Cultures: Practical Strategies for Promoting Mental Wellbeing
Mary Ann Baynton, CEO, Mary Ann Baynton & Associates Corp.
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Details of this exciting presentation coming soon
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea
IN-PERSON ONLY
Igniting Hope & Inclusion
Chair: 		Interdisciplinary Approaches: From Community Engagement to Educational Enhancement.
Chair:
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM Educators’ Experiences Working in Remote First Nation Schools Influence How They Teach Mental Health Literacy
Anna Wilson, University of Alberta 		“Just the Feeling of Being Stuck”: Stories of Homelessness While Young in Aotearoa New Zealand
Dr Mary Buchanan, University of Otago
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM Advancing Inclusivity in Health Datasets: Leveraging the ABS 2020 Standard
Nicky Bath, Lgbtiq+ Health Australia 		Soaring Towards Zero
Clare Pearson, Little Wings
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Cultivating Mental Health Awareness: Exploring Strategies for Suicide Prevention and Supportive Culture
Sean Phillip, The Shaka Project 		Supporting Those Who Support Others: Contemporary Supervision Practices and Wellbeing Training
Anita Morris & Lani Peach, Solutions Together
12:50 PM - 1:40 PM
Day 2 Lunch
Navigating the Digital Age: AI, Social Media & Cybersecurity in Mental Health
Chair: 		Promoting New Approaches in Mental Health
Chair:
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM How to Bridge the Gap Between Traditional Therapy and AI
Sally-Anne McCormack, ANTSA Pty Ltd 		Promoting Gut Function to Correct Depressive Symptoms
Prof Luis Vitetta, Medlab Group
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM Navigating the Manosphere: Addressing Online Misogyny's Impact on Adolescent Male Mental Health
Cameron Fraser, Inyourskin 		Promoting Family Mental Health through Attachment: The Good Enough Parenting Cards Project
Daisy Ashworth & Peter Butler, Communicare
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM Mental Health - Large Language Models and the Impending Generative AI Tsunami: Whatever Shall We Do?
Andrew J Greenshaw PhD, University of Alberta & Taimi Allan, Mental Health Commissioner for South Australia
Details of this exciting presentation coming soon...
2:50 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea
Join us for our closing Keynote Sessions & Conference Closing
3:25 PM - 3:55 PM The Mental Health Implications of Climate Change: Understanding Eco-Emotions and Suicidality
Prof Kairi Kõlves Professor - Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Director - WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Marc Brackett PhD (Livestream)
Marc Brackett, Ph.D, Founding Director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Conference Closing & Prize Draw

Diamond Ballroom I: In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Trauma Informed Yoga Class by Mollie Cox, Owner of Jala Yoga
Morning Yoga is the perfect way to wake up the mind and body so you can start your day fresh! Join Mollie Cox from Jala Yoga for this trauma-informed Yoga session which is suitable for all levels and body capabilities.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 Registration Open
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Day 2 - Conference Opening
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM Engaging People with Lived Experience: Overcoming Barriers and Ensuring Meaningful Involvement
Emma Elder, Lived Experience Program Lead at the Black Dog Institute, UNSW
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Transforming Workplace Cultures: Practical Strategies for Promoting Mental Wellbeing
Mary Ann Baynton, CEO, Mary Ann Baynton & Associates Corp.
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Details of this exciting presentation coming soon
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
Innovations in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing: Research to Action
Chair: Sandra Surace
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM Revolutionising Mentally Healthy Workplaces – Forging a Path to Global Leadership
Margo Lydon, National Centre for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM Unveiling the Blueprint: Practical Insights from Psychosocial Hazard Research
Dr Tessa Bailey, The Opus Centre
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Should We Be Screening for Mental Ill Health in High-Risk Workforces? Results of a Cluster Randomised Control Trial
Prof Samuel Harvey, UNSW Sydney & Black Dog Institute
12:50 PM - 1:40 PM
Day 2 Lunch
Strengthening Lived Experience & Community Support: Advocacy, Research and System Transformation
Chair:
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM Better Outcomes: Combination Peer Support Intervention (PSI) and Psychological Therapy (PT) in Online Digital Space
William Campos, Independent Community Living Australia
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM The Support Young Mothers Asked for to Improve Their Mental Health Literacy
Arianne Reis, Western Sydney University
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM At What Cost? The Experiences of Families and Other Carers in Queensland
Sue Goodwin, Arafmi
2:50 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea
Join us for our closing Keynote Sessions & Conference Closing
3:25 PM - 3:55 PM The Mental Health Implications of Climate Change: Understanding Eco-Emotions and Suicidality
Prof Kairi Kõlves Professor - Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Director - WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Marc Brackett PhD (Livestream)
Marc Brackett, Ph.D, Founding Director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Conference Closing & Prize Draw

Diamond Ballroom II: In-Person Only
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Trauma Informed Yoga Class by Mollie Cox, Owner of Jala Yoga
Morning Yoga is the perfect way to wake up the mind and body so you can start your day fresh! Join Mollie Cox from Jala Yoga for this trauma-informed Yoga session which is suitable for all levels and body capabilities.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 Registration Open
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Day 2 - Conference Opening
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM Engaging People with Lived Experience: Overcoming Barriers and Ensuring Meaningful Involvement
Emma Elder, Lived Experience Program Lead at the Black Dog Institute, UNSW
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Transforming Workplace Cultures: Practical Strategies for Promoting Mental Wellbeing
Mary Ann Baynton, CEO, Mary Ann Baynton & Associates Corp.
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Details of this exciting presentation coming soon
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea
IN-PERSON ONLY
Global Mental Health, Wellbeing Crises: Responding to Emerging Challenges
Chair:
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM Understanding and Exploring Work-Related Suicide: Insights from Recent Reviews and Legislative Changes
Jamie Mallinder, Sentis
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Details of this exciting presentation coming soon.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Addressing the Mental Health of the Australian Entertainment Industry
Julia Edwards, Entertainment Assist (HPC) Ltd
12:50 PM - 1:40 PM
Day 2 Lunch
Strengthening Systems & Teams
Chair:
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM Empowering Managers with Skills to Support Mental Health in the Workplace
Aimee Gayed, Black Dog Institute
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM A Strengths-Based Exploration of Integrated Care in Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Services in Aotearoa
Brooke Craik, University Of Otago
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM Burnout Prevention in Mental Healthcare: Beyond Self-Care to Intentional Mental Strength
Nikki Butler, Child Focused Consultancy
2:50 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea
Join us for our closing Keynote Sessions & Conference Closing
3:25 PM - 3:55 PM The Mental Health Implications of Climate Change: Understanding Eco-Emotions and Suicidality
Prof Kairi Kõlves Professor - Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Director - WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Marc Brackett PhD (Livestream)
Marc Brackett, Ph.D, Founding Director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Conference Closing & Prize Draw

Diamond Ballroom III: In-Person Only
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Trauma Informed Yoga Class by Mollie Cox, Owner of Jala Yoga
Morning Yoga is the perfect way to wake up the mind and body so you can start your day fresh! Join Mollie Cox from Jala Yoga for this trauma-informed Yoga session which is suitable for all levels and body capabilities.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 Registration Open
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Day 2 - Conference Opening
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM Engaging People with Lived Experience: Overcoming Barriers and Ensuring Meaningful Involvement
Emma Elder, Lived Experience Program Lead at the Black Dog Institute, UNSW
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Transforming Workplace Cultures: Practical Strategies for Promoting Mental Wellbeing
Mary Ann Baynton, CEO, Mary Ann Baynton & Associates Corp.
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Details of this exciting presentation coming soon
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea
IN-PERSON ONLY
Igniting Hope & Inclusion
Chair:
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM Educators’ Experiences Working in Remote First Nation Schools Influence How They Teach Mental Health Literacy
Anna Wilson, University of Alberta
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM Advancing Inclusivity in Health Datasets: Leveraging the ABS 2020 Standard
Nicky Bath, Lgbtiq+ Health Australia
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Cultivating Mental Health Awareness: Exploring Strategies for Suicide Prevention and Supportive Culture
Sean Phillip, The Shaka Project
12:50 PM - 1:40 PM
Day 2 Lunch
Navigating the Digital Age: AI, Social Media & Cybersecurity in Mental Health
Chair:
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM How to Bridge the Gap Between Traditional Therapy and AI
Sally-Anne McCormack, ANTSA Pty Ltd
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM Navigating the Manosphere: Addressing Online Misogyny's Impact on Adolescent Male Mental Health
Cameron Fraser, Inyourskin
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM Mental Health - Large Language Models and the Impending Generative AI Tsunami: Whatever Shall We Do?
Andrew J Greenshaw PhD, University of Alberta & Taimi Allan, Mental Health Commissioner for South Australia
2:50 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea
Join us for our closing Keynote Sessions & Conference Closing
3:25 PM - 3:55 PM The Mental Health Implications of Climate Change: Understanding Eco-Emotions and Suicidality
Prof Kairi Kõlves Professor - Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Director - WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Marc Brackett PhD (Livestream)
Marc Brackett, Ph.D, Founding Director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Conference Closing & Prize Draw

Cullinan Room: In-Person Only
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Trauma Informed Yoga Class by Mollie Cox, Owner of Jala Yoga
Morning Yoga is the perfect way to wake up the mind and body so you can start your day fresh! Join Mollie Cox from Jala Yoga for this trauma-informed Yoga session which is suitable for all levels and body capabilities.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 Registration Open
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Day 2 - Conference Opening
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM Engaging People with Lived Experience: Overcoming Barriers and Ensuring Meaningful Involvement
Emma Elder, Lived Experience Program Lead at the Black Dog Institute, UNSW
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Transforming Workplace Cultures: Practical Strategies for Promoting Mental Wellbeing
Mary Ann Baynton, CEO, Mary Ann Baynton & Associates Corp.
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Details of this exciting presentation coming soon
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea
IN-PERSON ONLY
Interdisciplinary Approaches: From Community Engagement to Educational Enhancement.
Chair:
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM “Just the Feeling of Being Stuck”: Stories of Homelessness While Young in Aotearoa New Zealand
Dr Mary Buchanan, University of Otago
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM Soaring Towards Zero
Clare Pearson, Little Wings
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Supporting Those Who Support Others: Contemporary Supervision Practices and Wellbeing Training
Anita Morris & Lani Peach, Solutions Together
12:50 PM - 1:40 PM
Day 2 Lunch
Promoting New Approaches in Mental Health
Chair:
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM Promoting Gut Function to Correct Depressive Symptoms
Prof Luis Vitetta, Medlab Group
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM Promoting Family Mental Health through Attachment: The Good Enough Parenting Cards Project
Daisy Ashworth & Peter Butler, Communicare
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Details of this exciting presentation coming soon...
2:50 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea
Join us for our closing Keynote Sessions & Conference Closing
3:25 PM - 3:55 PM The Mental Health Implications of Climate Change: Understanding Eco-Emotions and Suicidality
Prof Kairi Kõlves Professor - Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Director - WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Marc Brackett PhD (Livestream)
Marc Brackett, Ph.D, Founding Director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Conference Closing & Prize Draw

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