Better Thinking podcast · Episode 164

Dr David BakkerUsing Technology for Mental Health Purposes

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Dr David Bakker

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Dr David Bakker

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Nesh Nikolic

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Dr David Bakker

A conversation with Nesh Nikolic, Canberra clinical psychologist.

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr David Bakker on the use of technology such as smartphone apps for mental health purposes.

David Bakker is a clinical psychologist in private practice at Archer Street Health in Hobart. He is also a lecturer and research supervisor at the Institute for Social Neuroscience, which trains postgraduate psychology students in Melbourne.

He is passionate about engaging the broader public in evidence-based psychological strategies and therapies, and is the founding director of MoodMission – a free CBT-based mobile app for low moods and anxiety.

He has previously worked in disability support, rural mental health outreach, youth health, hospitals, and Melbourne private practices. He has taught psychology and counselling at Monash University, where he has also researched and developed mental health mobile apps as part of his Doctor of Clinical Psychology.

Episode link at https://neshnikolic.com/podcast/david-bakker

General information only. This episode is a conversation for general education and is not a substitute for advice from your own health professional. If you need support now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24 hours, a service of Lifeline Australia). In an emergency, call 000.

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Strategic Psychology is a Canberra practice offering counselling and assessments for adults, children, adolescents and couples. Medicare rebates are available to eligible clients with a referral.