Associate Professor Josephine Beatson, OAM, lecture series
The Jo Beatson Lecture is held annually in honour of Associate Professor Josephine Beatson’s significant contributions to the field of psychotherapy in Victoria and more broadly across Australia.


Jo Beatson Lecture
Recently, Spectrum had the honour of recognising the extraordinary contributions of Associate Professor Josephine Beatson, OAM.
We were thrilled to debut a special video conversation featuring Dr. Gabriel Feiler, consultant psychiatrist, and Jo Beatson. This event was made possible through our collaboration with Dr. Feiler, who also produced the video.
The discussion highlighted her career, insights, and the profound impact she has had on her patients and the wider mental health community. The evening served as a tribute to Jo Beatson's invaluable contributions to the field of psychiatry.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us, both in person and online. Over 170 people registered for the event.
If you missed this opportunity, you could watch the documentary for a fee of $15 AUD by clicking here - https://Journeythroughpsychiat...
About Associate Professor Josephine Beatson
Jo Beatson is a consultant psychiatrist with more than 35 years’ experience treating people with personality disorders. She has lectured, published and supervised extensively in this field and is widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities on BPD in Australia. In 2023 she was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division, as well as awarded the RANZCP citation in 2020, the Vic Branch of the RANZCP Meritorious Service Award in 2017, and three Outstanding Teaching Awards for the University of Melbourne, Master of Psychological Medicine course.
The Jo Beatson Lecture is held annually in honour of Associate Professor Josephine Beatson’s significant contributions to the field of psychotherapy in Victoria and more broadly across Australia.
Past Jo Beatson Lecture Series
Each year we welcome a new guest to present on their area of expertise. To view a copy of the 2023 Jo Beatson lecture, click on the link below.
For other archived Jo Beatson lectures, visit the Spectrum YouTube channel.