Deliberately Better

What Vanuatu is Doing to Help Individuals, Families and Communities with Mental Health Challenges

Dr Damon Ashworth, Clinical Psychologist, chats with Dr Jimmy Obed, Psychiatrist about mental health in Vanuatu.  They discuss:  1. What led to Dr Obed's interest in psychiatry 2. What's the difference between a psychiatrist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse or life coach 3. How mental illness has been historically perceived and managed in Vanuatu 4. When the mind care clinic began in Vanuatu and how big the team is 5. What the mind care clinic does to help out individuals, their families, and their communities 6. What the most common mental health difficulties in Vanuatu are 7. The main differences between gas and anxiety or panic attacks 8. When medication is most useful or necessary 9. How therapy, or non-medication strategies help 10. The help that is offered to people who cannot make it to Port Vila hospital for an assessment or treatment 11. How home visits help and how they can reduce inpatient hospital stays 12. The type of support provided to people with mental health concerns on the other islands of Vanuatu outside of Efate 13. If there still an issue with stigma or discrimination towards people with mental health difficulties in Vanuatu 14. What someone can do if they are feeling stressed or worried or know a family member or friend who doesn't seem to be coping too well 15. What Dr Obed's hopes are for the future of mental health and psychiatry in Vanuatu

What difference can hearing difficulties make in your life, and can improving them help you to live a better quality of life?

Dr Damon Ashworth, Clinical Psychologist, sits down with his older brother and Audiologist Kurt Ashworth to discuss:  * what Audiology is,  * The difference Audiology can make in improving people's quality of life,  * How hearing aids and cochlear implants can help,  * What causes tinnitus and misophonia and how these conditions can be managed,  * How Audiologists can help make custom earplugs for people with a bed partner who snores, and  * Kurt's hopes for the field of Audiology in the future.  For those who want to get more help with their hearing, get in touch with Kurt at Ballarat Hearing (https://www.ballarathearingclinic.com.au/).

Addiction

Dr Damon Ashworth sits down with Ryan Hassan to discuss addiction and mental illness. They talk about all-natural outpatient therapies that help people with substance use issues without medication.

Answering all of the questions you may have about sleep

Dr Damon Ashworth sits down with Dr David Cunnington, Sleep Physician, and Sleep Psychologist Hailey Meaklim and asks them about everything that can impact your sleep.

Nutrition discussion

Damon chats with Author, Nutritionist and Health Coach Kitty Cheng to discuss everything related to Nutrition and Healthy Eating.