On this instalment of Wellbeing, Guy Murphy speaks with Professor Michael Breakspear about his research involving the emerging role of AI in wellbeing and healthcare, specifically his recent paper, "Transforming mental health research and care through artificial intelligence".

On this instalment of Wellbeing, Guy Murphy speaks with Professor Michael Breakspear about his research involving the emerging role of AI in wellbeing and healthcare, specifically his recent paper, "Transforming mental health research and care through artificial intelligence".

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is a podcast and nationally distributed radio show that is heard across dozens of community radio stations all over Australia. It is provided via the Community Broadcasting Association.

The show delves into the most pressing topics around mental and physical health, talking with leading experts in their fields and those with lived experience. The show is hosted by Guy Murphy, Jack Hodgins, Oliver Croft, and Graham Wilson.

Wellbeing is a podcast and nationally distributed radio show that is heard across dozens of community radio stations all over Australia. It is provided via the <a href="https://www.cbaa.org.au/">Community Broadcasting Association</a>.
The show delves into the most pressing topics around mental and physical health, talking with leading experts in their fields and those with lived experience. The show is hosted by Guy Murphy, Jack Hodgins, Oliver Croft, and Graham Wilson.

In this episode of Wellbeing, Professor Michael Breakspear discusses the emerging role of artificial intelligence in mental health and wellbeing. He explores how AI can support research, improve understanding of brain and mental health conditions, and enhance clinical care when used responsibly alongside human oversight. The conversation also considers both the opportunities and limitations of AI in healthcare, including the importance of ethical safeguards, transparency, and ensuring technology complements rather than replaces human judgement.

Professor Michael Breakspear - AI and Wellbeing

Professor Andrew Bailey emphasises that leisure is not simply time off or entertainment, it is an important contributor to mental, emotional and social health.

In this edition we'll hear that:
Meaningful leisure activities help people recover from stress and improve overall wellbeing
Leisure is most beneficial when it involves connection, purpose, creativity, physical activity, or time in nature
Modern life often treats leisure as unproductive, but healthy recreation is essential for resilience and quality of life
Outdoor experiences and shared activities can improve mood, reduce anxiety, and strengthen community connection

Professor Bailey is from the Department of Health and Human Performance, College of Health, Education and Professional Studies, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Professor Andrew Bailey emphasises that leisure is not simply time off or entertainment, it is an important contributor to mental, emotional and social health.
In this edition we'll hear that:
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Professor Bailey is from the Department of Health and Human Performance, College of Health, Education and Professional Studies, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

In this episode of Wellbeing, Professor Andrew Bailey discusses the role of leisure in supporting mental wellbeing and overall life satisfaction. He explains how engaging in meaningful, restorative leisure activities can reduce stress, improve emotional resilience, and enhance psychological health. The conversation highlights the importance of balancing work and rest, and reframing leisure as an essential part of a healthy, well-rounded life rather than just downtime.

Professor Andrew Bailey - Leisure and Mental Wellbeing

On this edition of Wellbeing, Guy Murphy chats with Brisbane radiographer Callum Howes about radiography - the job, radiation exposure, and more.

On this edition of Wellbeing, Guy Murphy chats with Brisbane radiographer Callum Howes about radiography - the job, radiation exposure, and more.

In this episode of Wellbeing, Callum Howes discusses radiography and radiation exposure, explaining how medical imaging such as X-rays is used in healthcare and what patients should understand about radiation doses and safety. The conversation explores common concerns about radiation, how exposure is measured, and the balance between diagnostic benefit and minimal risk in modern radiographic practice.

Callum Howes - Radiography and Radiation Exposure

Professor Kelvin Kong advocates strongly for improving the health, hearing, education and life opportunities of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, especially through early detection and treatment of ear disease.

As an Indigenous surgeon and a proud Worimi man, he has focused much of his work on chronic ear infections (otitis media or "glue ear"), which affect Indigenous children at some of the highest rates in the world. He argues that untreated hearing loss can seriously affect speech, language development, school participation and future employment opportunities.

Professor Kelvin Kong advocates strongly for improving the health, hearing, education and life opportunities of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, especially through early detection and treatment of ear disease.
As an Indigenous surgeon and a proud Worimi man, he has focused much of his work on chronic ear infections (otitis media or "glue ear"), which affect Indigenous children at some of the highest rates in the world. He argues that untreated hearing loss can seriously affect speech, language development, school participation and future employment opportunities.

Professor Kelvin Kong discusses hearing health, childhood development, Indigenous health outcomes and the importance of early intervention for children.

Professor Michael Breakspear - AI and Wellbeing

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