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Sleep refresh

We all know that sleep is essential. But do you understand the fascinating impacts quality sleep (or lack of it) has on your brain? Sleep is essential for mood, cognitive function, healthy brain ageing and systemic physiological function. This presentation reveals the brain benefits of sleep and shares practical insights for sleeping better.

The neuroscience of stress and anxiety

Enhance your wellbeing and learn strategies to lower stress and anxiety in this expert presentation. Drawing on cutting edge neuroscience, this presentation explains how stress and anxiety interacts with the brain. You’ll also discover how evidence-based lifestyle tips and cognitive strategies can lower stress and anxiety, leading to greater calm and wellbeing.

Social connectedness: why it matters for your brain and mental health

Being socially connected not only feels good – research shows that it’s good for our brain and mental wellbeing as well! Drawing on world class research from the Thompson Institute which demonstrates the importance of social connectedness for mental health and healthy brain ageing, this presentation offers insights into the surprising benefits of being connected to others

Changing attitudes to mental health

Stigma is a leading barrier to help-seeking and subsequent recovery for people experiencing mental illness. This presentation explores the different types of mental health stigma and offers participants tools and strategies for developing healthy, helpful attitudes towards mental health.

These video resources are being offered as a part of our ENGAGE community preparedness program. The funding for this activity is provided by Country to Coast, QLD, with support from the Australian Government through the PHN Program.