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Dr Christian Heim Dr Christian Heim is an award winning psychiatrist and public speaker specializing in preventative mental health.

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I see these hidden strengths in my practice time and time again. illness
08/07/2025

I see these hidden strengths in my practice time and time again.

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Does someone you know have Borderline Personality Disorder? illness
29/06/2025

Does someone you know have Borderline Personality Disorder?

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How old are you?
10/06/2025

How old are you?

We’ve just had an Australian election and our leader encouraged us to be kind. I love the idea of getting more kindness ...
04/05/2025

We’ve just had an Australian election and our leader encouraged us to be kind. I love the idea of getting more kindness into this world. Let kindness be real; not limited to fake pretence, appearing kind, a political agenda, or doing what you think ‘should’ be enough. Kindness is fulfilling others’ needs, just occasionally. That means putting yourself out. Real kindness takes time and effort; and a good heart. ❤️

Your brain loves structure. When you give it structure and rhythm you’ll get more peace in your life. Even just going to...
24/04/2025

Your brain loves structure. When you give it structure and rhythm you’ll get more peace in your life. Even just going to bed at the same time each night is calming for your brain! Try it.

You don’t have to apologise for taking time off work for a broken arm so why apologise for taking care of your mental he...
22/02/2025

You don’t have to apologise for taking time off work for a broken arm so why apologise for taking care of your mental health?

Sending you peace this New Year from Drs Heim.
01/01/2025

Sending you peace this New Year from Drs Heim.

Sending you peace this Christmas.
25/12/2024

Sending you peace this Christmas.

The facts behind the social media ban in Australia: great to have this article published in the Institute for Family Stu...
09/12/2024

The facts behind the social media ban in Australia: great to have this article published in the Institute for Family Studies in the US

Australia has taken a powerful step in protecting young people’s mental well-being. The rest of the world should follow our lead.

And who you are is an amazing, unique human being!
16/11/2024

And who you are is an amazing, unique human being!

Great to be invited to share our study findings with the Institute for Family Studies in the US
14/03/2024

Great to be invited to share our study findings with the Institute for Family Studies in the US

In the largest cross-sectional, global study of long-term relationships to date, we asked younger couples from 14 different countries who had been together 3 to 15 years, “If you could pose a question to couples married over 40 years, what would it be?” The questions they posed should be a sharp...

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Dr Christian Heim - Preventative Mental Health

Dr. Christian Heim is an award-winning clinical psychiatrist, Australian music lecturer ( US professor) and a Churchill fellow. He is an associate senior lecturer at the University of Queensland in the School of Medicine and in music has lectured at Manhattan School of Music, The University of Newcastle and had a tenured position at the University of Wollongong where he was nominated for a teaching award. He was on staff at several Australian hospitals. During his 19 years of continued clinical practice he has heard the stories of thousands of people. Currently his clinical work is in hiatus.

Dr. Heim has a PhD from the University of Sydney and has published research articles and music compositions. He is the 2014 recipient of the Newton-John award for innovation and creativity and the 2000 Blackwell Award for Critical Reasoning in Science. His music compositions are played on ABC Classic FM.

His writings and public lectures reference medicine and music and cover a range of topics – the mental health crisis, neuroplasticity, the pleasure myth, the neurobiology of love, healthy relationships as a protective factor – but primarily focus on how to get the right DOSE of brain chemicals to help overcome 21st Century mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, su***de, trauma, personality disorders and addictions. Dr. Heim speaks from a place of deep compassion and authority. His talks all combine science, music and large doses of Australian humour.

He loves taking long walks along deserted Australian beaches with his love-partner Caroline, playing piano, laughing with his boys, and eating celery.