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Date
22 Jun 2020 - 19 Aug 2021
The history of old age mental health and dementia care in Australia and New Zealand is largely an untold story.
Major changes in service delivery occurred in both countries, starting in the 1980s.
In this podcast series, Professor Brian Draper interviews key individuals who were instrumental in the changes that occurred. Interview subjects include psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, geriatricians and an occupational therapist.
Professor Brian Draper
Brian Draper MBBS MD FRANZCP is an old age psychiatrist and Conjoint Professor, School of Psychiatry, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia. He is senior staff specialist, Older Persons’ Mental Health Service, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick and Honorary Senior Research Fellow, Neurosciences Research Australia. He is a past Board Member of the International Psychogeriatric Association and General Councillor, RANZCP; past Chair of the Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age, RANZCP and was foundation Chair of the POA Advanced Training Committee. He has published over 400 scientific articles on clinical aspects of dementia and cognitive disorders, suicidal behaviour, alcohol and substance use, depression and carer stress in older people. He received the RANZCP College Medal of Honour in 2019.
Brian Draper MBBS MD FRANZCP is an old age psychiatrist and Conjoint Professor, School of Psychiatry, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia. He is senior staff specialist, Older Persons’ Mental Health Service, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick and Honorary Senior Research Fellow, Neurosciences Research Australia. He is a past Board Member of the International Psychogeriatric Association and General Councillor, RANZCP; past Chair of the Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age, RANZCP and was foundation Chair of the POA Advanced Training Committee. He has published over 400 scientific articles on clinical aspects of dementia and cognitive disorders, suicidal behaviour, alcohol and substance use, depression and carer stress in older people. He received the RANZCP College Medal of Honour in 2019.
List of all episodes in this series
- Episode 1: Introduction to the History of Old Age Mental Health
- Episode 2: Professor John Snowdon - Part 1
- Episode 3: Professor John Snowdon - Part 2
- Episode 4: Dr Deborah Koder
- Episode 5: Dr Sid Williams
- Episode 6: Professor Daniel O'Connor
- Episode 7: Professor Richard Fleming
- Episode 8: Professor Henry Brodaty
- Episode 9: Professor Brian Draper: Interview with Professor David Ames
- Episode 10: Professor Gerard Byrne
- Episode 11: Associate Professor Janine Stevenson
- Episode 12: Professor Brian Draper: Interview with Marianne Cummins
- Episode 13: Professor Emeritus Edmond Chiu
- Episode 14: Professor Brian Draper: Interview with Professor Elizabeth Beattie
- Episode 15: Professor Brian Draper: Interview with Professor Tony Broe
- Episode 16: Professor Brian Draper: Interview with Dr Wayne Reid
- Episode 17: Professor Brian Draper: Interview with Professor Colleen Doyle
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.
