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Conversations: Interpreting and Translating's Podcast

S06E04 - Interpreting in Mental Health Settings with Dr Jim Hlavac

29 Aug 2025

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In this episode of the Conversations Podcast, Ineke is joined by Dr. Jim Hlavac, author of comprehensive guidelines on interpreting in mental health settings. Together, we explore what makes interpreting in mental health contexts uniquely challenging compared to other healthcare environments.Unlike in many other medical encounters, interpreters in mental health sessions often enter with limited knowledge of the client’s background, the purpose of the consultation or the therapeutic approach being used.Mental illness itself can also shape the way a client speaks: someone in a manic episode may talk very rapidly, while someone in a psychotic episode may shift suddenly from one topic to another, weaving in hallucinations or delusions. All of these factors can influence which mode of interpreting is most effective.Tune in to learn more about the distinct challenges and considerations of interpreting in mental health settings.Special Guest: Dr Jim HlavacDr Jim Hlavac is an adjunct senior research fellow at Monash University. He has 12 years’ experience as an interpreter trainer at post-graduate level and in leading professional development training for interpreters and translators. He is a practicing, NAATI-certified translator and interpreter and has published widely in translation and interpreting studies and beyond.

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