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April 24, 2025 52 mins

In this episode of Psych Matters, Dr Daniel Brass interviews psychiatrists in public and private practice, psychiatry trainees, GPs and other doctors about their experience of participating in and leading Balint groups and the value of this aspect of healthcare, which is increasingly recognised as vital for maintaining the wellbeing of the healthcare professions and improving patient care. 

Dr Daniel Brass is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist in Melbourne. He is the current president of the Balint Society of Australia and New Zealand (BalintANZ). 

Balint Society of Australia & New Zealand 

Participants:

Dr Osama Ali 

Dr Lachlan Angus 

Dr Alida Connell 

Dr Laura Harnish 

Dr Jenny Hellsing 

Dr Rachel (Ray) Lau 

Dr Lillian Ng

Dr Marion Lustig 

Dr Ishan Walpola 

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