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Events at the Thompson Institute

The Thompson Institute shares the latest mental health science and best practice with community and industry. We'd love to see you at an upcoming event.

 

25 Mar

9AM
-1PM
25 March
UniSC Sunshine Coast
Sippy Downs
27 Mar

Discover the fascinating link between brain and body when we experience stress and anxiety. Drawing on neuroscience, this presentation reveals the surprising benefits of short-term stress and explains the potential longer-term impact of chronic stress. You’ll learn about how anxiety affects the brain and body and leave the session armed with practical tips for managing stress.  

12
-1PM
27 March
Zoom webinar
Online
16 Apr

When you work out your body, you work out your brain. The power of exercise extends far beyond building muscles or fitness. In this webinar, you’ll discover how moving your body has a myriad of positive effects for your mind, mood and mental health.

12
-1PM
16 April
Zoom webinar
Online
14 May

Have you ever wondered why teenagers care so deeply about peer approval, or enjoy taking risks? Adolescence can be a tumultuous time – for teens and parents – but it's also a period of dynamic and essential brain development. Discover the amazing changes occurring inside a teenage brain and the reasons why teens do what they do.

12
-1PM
14 May
Zoom webinar
Online
15 May

In this potentially life-changing training, you will explore how to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide and how to connect with them in ways that help you understand and clarify that risk, increase their safety and link them with further help.

9AM
-5PM
15 to 
16 May
UniSC Sunshine Coast
Sippy Downs, UniSC Thompson Institute
18 Jun

Have you ever wondered why you eat what you eat, despite knowing what is ‘healthy’? Food can be a source of suffering and shame, rather than nourishment and cultural connection. Discover how to build a healthier relationship with food and find more ease around ‘healthy’ eating.

12
-1PM
18 June
Zoom webinar
Online