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The Maze Phase

by Dr Bianca Forrester

The Maze Phase is a podcast for Primary health care professionals working with teens navigating life and the Australian Healthcare system. In this podcast, GP Dr Bianca Forrester interviews experts in the field of Adolescent Health and Social care to provide clinical updates, practice tips and best practice approaches to working with teens in Primary care. This series focuses on the school-aged teen and considers approaches to care in school-based settings.

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Episodes

  1. Neurodiversity and neurodevelopmental disorders in teens-How can the GP help?

    In this episode, GP Bianca Forrester speaks with child and adolescent psychiatrist Prof Sandra Radovini about increasing requests for neurodevelopmental disorder assessments in primary care. We talk about the issues that many young people are facing in getting back on track with school routines…

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  2. Part 2 -Young people in out of home care- How can the GP help?

    In this episode, GP Bianca Forrester continues the conversation with researcher Dr Susan Webster and Paediatrician Dr Karen McLean about overcoming the barriers that young people in out-of-home care face in accessing health care and supporting their health, social and educational transitions.…

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  3. Kids in out of home care- How can the GP help?

    In this episode, GP Bianca Forrester speaks with researcher Dr Susan Webster and Paediatrician Dr Karen McLean about the health needs of kids in out of home care and how we can bridge the gaps they face in accessing health care. "One of the things to keep in mind for these young people is that…

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  4. Recovery and resilience in teens- how can the GP help?

    In this episode, GP Bianca Forrester speaks with Professor of Public health Professor Lisa Gibbs Melbourne School of Population and Global Health "The conversation needs to be around strengths and vulnerabilities and how do we provide opportunities for kids to demonstrate their competence and...

  5. Working with Families

    In our last podcast, Old enough to have a medicare care but too young to vote, we discussed the rights and responsibilities of young people independently accessing health care services. This episode continues that conversation. Bianca speaks with Sandra Radovini about when it might be best…

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  6. Old enough for a medicare card, too young to vote - the medico legal framework

    Young people have the right to access health services independently; as early as they are able to access them. As health care professionals, there are a number of medico-legal and ethical considerations that may play out in any health care consultation with teens. Firstly, we have a duty of care…

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  7. Period pain in teens

    Period pain is common and commonly impacts upon teens. While 90% of teens described experiencing pain, around 20-30% of teens missed out on school or other important activities due to period pain and associated symptoms. So what is the role of primary care clinicians when it comes to recognition...

  8. Eating Disorders in teens

    Eating disorders and disordered eating exist along a spectrum. When considered together, Eating disorders and disordered eating are estimated to affect over 16% of the Australian population. The lifetime prevalence of eating disorders in women is about 8.5% and 2.2% for men and prevalence has…

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  9. Understanding self-harm and suicidal behaviours

    In this episode, GP Bianca Forrester and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist A/Prof Sandra Radovini tackle the tricky topic of self-harming and suicidal behaviours. Sandra describes the key elements of assessment and management for self-harming behaviours themselves and the presence of self-harm as…

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  10. Disruptive behaviour in teens

    In this episode, GP Bianca Forrester and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist A/Prof Sandra Radovini have a conversation about disruptive behaviour in school aged teens. Bianca asks Sandra to help her to organise her thinking about this group of presentations. Sandra frames up this common…

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  11. The Age of Adolescence

    Professor Susan Sawyer, Paediatrician and expert in Adolescent Health, describes contemporary understandings about the beginnings and endpoints of "Adolescence". She relates her viewpoint piece, published in The Lancet journal in 2018 titled “The Age of Adolescence” which describes how advances…

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  12. Depression in Teens - How can the GP Help?

    “What is the impact of depression on school aged teens?” GP, Dr Bianca Forrester, continues the conversation with Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist A/Prof Sandra Radovini about mental health problems in teens. In this episode Bianca and Sandra explore the role of the GP in assessing and managing...

  13. Anxiety in Teens - How can the GP Help?

    How can we help teens who are struggling with intense or uncomfortable feelings? In this episode, GP Bianca Forrester speaks with Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist A/Professor Sandra Radovini about best practice approaches to understanding anxiety in school aged teens. They discuss important...

  14. Adolescent Health care - How can the GP Help?

    What is Youth Friendly Heath care? We hear a lot about the mental health problems in Australian young people. However, as a group, teens present to primary care less than any other age group and the problems that they present with are often unrelated to their mental health. In this episode, GP...

  15. Intro to the Maze Phase

    A 5 minute listen- Introduction to the Maze Phase. A season recorded in 2019 with the aim of providing an overview of common mental health disorders and the assessment and management in primary care. Principles of Youth Friendly care and theories of adolescent development woven into the series.…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Maze Phase is a podcast for Primary health care professionals working with teens navigating life and the Australian Healthcare system. In this podcast, GP Dr Bianca Forrester interviews experts in the field of Adolescent Health and Social care to provide clinical updates, practice tips and best practice approaches to working with teens in Primary care. This series focuses on the school-aged teen and considers approaches to care in school-based settings.

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Dr Bianca Forrester

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How many episodes does The Maze Phase have?

The Maze Phase currently has 15 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Maze Phase about?

The Maze Phase is a podcast for Primary health care professionals working with teens navigating life and the Australian Healthcare system. In this podcast, GP Dr Bianca Forrester interviews experts in the field of Adolescent Health and Social care to provide clinical updates, practice tips and best...

How often does The Maze Phase release new episodes?

The Maze Phase has 15 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Maze Phase?

The Maze Phase is created and hosted by Dr Bianca Forrester.
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