Tania Kalkidis on Evidence Based Practice and Clinical Training in Australia
Fri Jan 30 2026
Tania's advanced training program which is starting on February 25th:
https://deepmindpt.com/deep-mind-mastery
In this episode, I’m joined by Tania Kalkidis for a deep, evidence-based conversation on the growing gap between research, academic psychology, and real-world clinical practice — with a sharp focus on the DSM and its role in modern mental health care.
Together, we unpack the challenges of evidence-based practice in psychology, questioning how closely current diagnostic frameworks align with the latest scientific research. We explore where clinical practice diverges from academic psychology, why this matters for clients and clinicians alike, and how systemic pressures shape diagnostic decision-making.
A key focus of this conversation is the Australian mental health system, including how DSM-driven practice operates within local funding, training, and service delivery models — and how this compares to psychological practice in the United States. We examine similarities and differences in diagnosis, treatment pathways, professional accountability, and the influence of insurance and policy on clinical care.
This episode is essential listening for psychologists, therapists, mental health professionals, students, researchers, and anyone interested in how psychology is actually practiced versus how it’s taught and studied. If you care about scientific integrity, ethical practice, and the future of mental health diagnosis, this conversation offers clarity, critique, and nuance.
Topics covered include:
Evidence-based practice vs. diagnostic tradition
Limitations and controversies surrounding the DSM
Clinical psychology and academic research misalignment
Mental health systems in Australia vs. the United States
Implications for clinicians, clients, and policy
🔍 Keywords: evidence-based practice, DSM criticism, clinical psychology, academic psychology, Australian mental health system, US vs Australia psychology, psychological diagnosis, mental health research
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Tania's advanced training program which is starting on February 25th: https://deepmindpt.com/deep-mind-mastery In this episode, I’m joined by Tania Kalkidis for a deep, evidence-based conversation on the growing gap between research, academic psychology, and real-world clinical practice — with a sharp focus on the DSM and its role in modern mental health care. Together, we unpack the challenges of evidence-based practice in psychology, questioning how closely current diagnostic frameworks align with the latest scientific research. We explore where clinical practice diverges from academic psychology, why this matters for clients and clinicians alike, and how systemic pressures shape diagnostic decision-making. A key focus of this conversation is the Australian mental health system, including how DSM-driven practice operates within local funding, training, and service delivery models — and how this compares to psychological practice in the United States. We examine similarities and differences in diagnosis, treatment pathways, professional accountability, and the influence of insurance and policy on clinical care. This episode is essential listening for psychologists, therapists, mental health professionals, students, researchers, and anyone interested in how psychology is actually practiced versus how it’s taught and studied. If you care about scientific integrity, ethical practice, and the future of mental health diagnosis, this conversation offers clarity, critique, and nuance. Topics covered include: Evidence-based practice vs. diagnostic tradition Limitations and controversies surrounding the DSM Clinical psychology and academic research misalignment Mental health systems in Australia vs. the United States Implications for clinicians, clients, and policy 🔍 Keywords: evidence-based practice, DSM criticism, clinical psychology, academic psychology, Australian mental health system, US vs Australia psychology, psychological diagnosis, mental health research more@ GetTherapyBirmingham.com