Leadership in psychiatry — and in mental health more broadly — isn’t just about expertise. It’s about how we use our influence, privilege, and relationships to create fairer, safer, more human systems. In this episode of Psych Matters, I had the privilege of moderating a rich discussion with Emily Unity, Dr Kerryn Rubin, and Dr Phyllis Chua, exploring what it really means to lead with humility and awareness. We spoke about how power can be used to connect rather than control, and how privilege — once recognised — can become a tool for inclusion rather than division. These are the kinds of conversations that stay with you. They remind us that meaningful leadership isn’t defined by hierarchy, but by our willingness to listen, to share power, and to walk alongside others in the work of change. “Once we become aware, we need to do something about it… we can’t just keep repeating those patterns.” #Leadership #Psychiatry #MentalHealth #LivedExperience #SystemsChange #CollaborativeCentre
How can psychiatric leaders recognise and rebalance power to create safer, more inclusive spaces for care and collaboration? Leadership in mental health isn’t just about expertise — it’s about how power and privilege shape the spaces we share. In this episode of podcast, Psych Matters, we explore how power dynamics influence care, collaboration and co-leadership — and how we can foster cultures of inclusion, respect and shared decision-making. Featuring: 🎙️ Sarah Wilson, Clinical Neuropsychologist and international leader in brain and mental health research 🎙️ Emily Unity, award-winning lived and living experience advocate and intersectional changemaker 🎙️ Dr Kerryn Rubin, Clinical Director of Mental Health and Wellbeing at Peninsula Health 🎙️ Dr Phyllis Chua, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist at Austin Health and Calvary Health Care Bethlehem Together, they unpack strategies for redistributing power, practising cultural humility, and leading with emotional intelligence. 📖 Read further: https://lnkd.in/gMKvqUE9 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gHCqw9pG Huge thanks to Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) for bringing this conversation to light. #MentalHealthLeadership #LivedExperience #Psychiatry #Inclusion #PsychMatters