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Why Culture Needs to Be More Than an Afterthought in Therapy culturally-responsive therapy interview Aug 18, 2026

What happens when the evidence that shapes our mental health care doesn't reflect most of the world's population?

It's a question that sits at the he...

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International Student Mental Health: What 20 Student Leaders Reveal About Loneliness, Resilience & Support podcast Aug 11, 2026

🌟 Season 5 of the Asian Mental Health Podcast is a wrap. This finale episode looks back on everything: the Student Changemakers leadership program, th...

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Reflections from our August Community of Practice session community of practice Aug 08, 2026

At Shapes and Sounds we acknowledge the importance of accessing up-to-date scientific evidence in the delivery of evidence-based mental health care. A...

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"I'm Crying, But I'm Crying in Melbourne": International Student Loneliness & Life Far From India podcast Aug 04, 2026

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What does it really take to move across the world at 18, navigate a new city alone, and build a life from scratch? In this episode, Asami is joined...

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August Organisational Newsletter cultural competency training Aug 01, 2026

August: Responding to cultural context.

Hello there!

Last month, I had the opportunity to host one of our Asian Mental Health Practitioner meetups i...

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August Community Newsletter newsletter Aug 01, 2026

August: Support for you in changing times

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LastĀ month, I travelled to Sydney to host one of our Asian Mental Health Practitioner meetups...

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Meet Asian Australian Counsellor: Bek La interview Aug 01, 2026

We know thatĀ it's not always easy trying to work out whichĀ therapist we might like to work with: Because the decision isn't just about where they're l...

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"You Don't Have to Prove Yourself": Filipino-Chinese Psychology Student on Cultural Pride, Systemic Stigma, and Finding Yourself Far From Home podcast Jul 28, 2026

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āš ļø Content warning: This episode includes mentions of eating disorders and depression. Please approach this carefully. If this doesn't feel right f...

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Surviving vs Thriving: Reflections on Filipino mental health mental health Jul 28, 2026

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To many Filipinos, mental health isn’t about thriving; it’s simply surviving.

Hi everyone! I'm Cait, a young Filipino studying psychology in Melbo...

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"I Cried for Two Hours Before Coming Out": Malaysian Psychologist Dr. On on Identity, Shame, and Finding Safety in Melbourne podcast Jul 21, 2026

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What does it take to move to a new country at 19, navigate culture shock, come out as gay while studying psychology, work through perfectionism and...

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Finding Help as an International Student: The Gap Between Services and Real Support in Australia podcast Jul 14, 2026

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Why is it so hard to find help as an international student in Australia? When services exist but feel impossible to access, when information is sca...

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"I Just Had to Keep Going": Maneesha Singh on Grief, Visa Pressure and Psychology Practice podcast Jul 07, 2026

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āš ļø Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of grief, self-harm, and harassment. Please listen with care. If hearing about these topics d...

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