MHPN’s interactive webinars feature case-based discussions and Q&A sessions led by top experts, modeling multidisciplinary practice and collaborative care.
Mental Health in Practice is a podcast for health professionals working across the mental health system, featuring conversations grounded in real-world experience. Each episode brings together perspectives from clinical practice, research, and sector expertise to explore contemporary mental health care.
Mental Health in Practice is a podcast for health professionals working across the mental health system, featuring conversations grounded in real-world experience. Each episode brings together perspectives from clinical practice, research, and sector expertise to explore contemporary mental health care.
MHPN’s interactive webinars feature case-based discussions and Q&A sessions led by top experts, modeling multidisciplinary practice and collaborative care.
The Asian Mental Health Professionals' Network (AMHPN) was founded by Josh Nguyen to foster connection, collaboration, and culturally responsive mental healthcare for Asian communities across Australia.The Network builds upon the Asian Mental Health Professional Network Facebook community (since 2024), coordinated by Patrick Pham and Josh Nguyen, which brings together mental health professionals, researchers, and students with a shared interest in Asian mental health, multicultural practice, and workforce development.The Network is co-led by Karishma Rajan Menon and Josh Nguyen. Through quarterly hybrid meetings, guest speakers, case discussions, and professional networking events, we aim to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, share evidence-informed practice, and support culturally responsive mental healthcare for Asian communities.We welcome psychologists, psychiatrists, GPs, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, counsellors, peer workers, and mental health clinicians who are interested in advancing Asian mental health in Australia.Network CoordinatorsJosh NguyenJosh Nguyen (He/him) is a clinical psychologist, researcher and community leader who is passionate about driving meaningful changes in mental health systems, especially for marginalised communities. His work focuses on using AI to predict and prevent suicide in youth and determinants of mental health among LGBTQ+ populations. Josh is running a psychology clinic in Parkville, providing psychological treatment to individuals and couples of LGBTQ+ and/or multicultural backgrounds. Karishma Rajan Menon Karishma Rajan Menon (she/her) is a clinical psychologist, supervisor and researcher committed to making evidence-based mental health care more accessible and culturally responsive. Her work centres on attachment and skills-based interventions, and blended care models—spanning groups, community and digital delivery. Karishma also provides supervision to early career clinicians with particular focus on therapeutic processes and multicultural mental health. She practices privately and at Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (CRUfAD), St Vincent’s Hospital. Please find some resources and initiatives under the network below: Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1250020562700905Asian therapist directory: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-0TpQn8LqTS29GmXuCO4uc6Rwr-uvuCbVaIGbDhFTIs/edit?gid=1941424819#gid=1941424819Save the Dates:Please mark your calendar with the FY26-27 meeting dates, held from 6-7:30pm (Vic time).Tuesday 20 October 2026 | Network Launch
The Mental Health Professionals’ Network (MHPN) respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri and the Boonwurrung people of the Kulin nation, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which our office is situated. We also acknowledge Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. Find out more.
