Prof Ian Hickie and James O'Loghlin explore all aspects of mental health, what affects it, and what we can do to look after it.
14 September 2026 · 39:43
What is the difference between an anxiety disorder and normal, everyday worry? Or between depression and appropriate sadness? Where is the line? Are we over-diagnosing and over-medicating some people?
Ian Hickie is a psychiatrist and co-director of health and policy at the Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney. James O'Loghlin is a broadcaster and author who asks the questions most of us would ask.
Each episode takes one part of mental health and works through it slowly: what it is, what shapes it, what helps, and what the evidence actually says.
Ian and James have each written books that take the same clear, practical approach to mental health as the podcast. You can find both below.
Written with compassion and curiosity, warmth and humour, Minding Your Mind is for anyone who wants the best for their mental well-being but might not know the best way to get there. It's a check-up for everything happening between the ears and through the body, flagging the warning signs when things get wobbly and offering a pathway to a more fulfilling life.
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From the hosts of the popular Minding Your Mind podcast comes an empowering book that examines the key moments in our mental health journey – from the first search for identity and belonging, through to our most important relationships, our hopes and ambitions, and inevitable times of crisis. The result is a practical guide that will put you on a path to deeper happiness, better relationships and a life of greater meaning.
Buy nowIf you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at mindingyourmind2@gmail.com, and let them know any other topics you'd like them to cover.
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