The intersection of Mental Health and Indigenous Affairs with Dr Anthony Dillon

Today’s guest is Dr Anthony Dillon, a psychologist and an Indigenous academic and commentator and we’re having a discussion that is a cross-section between mental health and culture. We chat about Anthony’s current trends in mental health diagnoses, the potential drawbacks of labelling, victim mentaliity, and the significance of community and connection in mental wellbeing.

In this episode:

• Anthony's journey into Psychology

• Growing up with Indigenous and English heritage

• Current mental health trends and diagnoses

• The impact of labels in mental health

• Victim mentality and its effects

• The importance of social connection

• Identity politics and division in society

• The Voice to Parliament debate

• Cultural training in psychology

• Advice for young people

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