Psych Matters: History of Old Age Mental Health

The history of old age mental health and dementia care in Australia and New Zealand is largely an untold story. Major changes in service delivery occurred in both countries that largely started in the 1980s. To capture the oral history about these and later developments in Australia, Brian Draper interviewed many of the key individuals who were instrumental in the changes that occurred. Aged care is a multidisciplinary field and so the interviews include psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, geriatricians and an occupational therapist.

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Psych Matters: History of Old Age Mental Health

Professor Brian Draper: Interview with Dr Deborah Koder

July 20, 2020 • RANZCP

Brian Draper speaks with Deborah Koder who has specialised in clinical psychology with older people for over 30 years. She has been very active in the Australian Psychological Society older persons special interest group and has been involved in a number of clinical research projects.

Dr Deborah Koder PhD, MCP, BScPsych
Dr Deborah Koder is a clinical psychologist who has been working clinically with older adults for the past 30 years. She has taught and published in the area of applying cognitive behavior therapy to older adults with depression and anxiety, including those living with dementia. As part of Deborah's continued efforts to promote geropsychology, her PhD research investigated influences on psychologists choosing to work with older adults. Currently working as the mental health lead for a large aged care provider, she is also involved in research studies evaluating cognitive behavioral treatment programs within residential aged care settings through Swinburne University of Technology.

Professor Brian Draper MBBS MD FRANZCP
Professor (Conjoint), School of Psychiatry
University of NSW, Sydney, Australia
Brian Draper is an old age psychiatrist and Conjoint Professor, School of Psychiatry, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia. He is senior staff specialist, Older Persons’ Mental Health Service, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick and Honorary Senior Research Fellow, Neurosciences Research Australia. He is a past Board Member of the International Psychogeriatric Association and General Councillor, RANZCP; past Chair of the Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age, RANZCP and was foundation Chair of the POA Advanced Training Committee. He has published over 400 scientific articles on clinical aspects of dementia and cognitive disorders, suicidal behaviour, alcohol and substance use, depression and carer stress in older people. He received the RANZCP College Medal of Honour in 2019.

Disclaimer: This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics. The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement. By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australian or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP’s Your Health In Mind Website.