Free webinars to boost mental wellbeing
Hear expert advice about lifestyle changes backed by neuroscience that can help you to:
- Boost mental wellbeing, focus and calm
- Enhance emotional resilience
- Boost performance and productivity
- Support brain health for life
Day or time not suitable? Registrants can access webinar recordings for one month after each event.
Upcoming webinars
Screens and teens
20 January, 12noon–1pm (AEST)
Does tech harm young people's mental health and brain development? Our next generation is developing in an increasingly digital world. We'll shed light on what the research is telling us about what screen time may be more or less beneficial, how tech influences attention in the brain, the potential impacts of cyberbullying, and guidelines for adolescent screen time.
Webinar watchbacks
Did you miss our recent webinars? These recordings are available for 30 days after the event has aired.
Healthy Brains for Life
Research shows that certain lifestyle factors can reduce the risk of dementia, support cognitive function and modify brain ageing processes. Learn evidence-based strategies in this presentation to look after your brain health now and into the future.
Social connectedness: Why it matters for your brain and mental wellbeing
Feeling connected to others not only feels good - it is also good for your brain and mental health. Discover how the brain is hardwired for connection, and the often overlooked benefits of social connectedness for wellbeing.
The power of exercise for mind and mood
When you work out your body, you work out your brain. Discover how moving your body benefits your mind, mood and mental health.
Eat smart: Nutrition for your brain
Research shows that food may influence mood, brain chemistry, cognitive function and the risk of dementia as we get older. This presentation will reveal what foods to eat for general wellbeing, better brain function and healthy brain ageing.
How to have a healthy relationship with food
Mindfulness to train your brain
Mindfulness is an evidence-based strategy for improved focus, attention and mental wellbeing. This presentation offers insights into the brain benefits of mindfulness, as well as practical strategies for busy people to incorporate mindfulness into their work and lives.
Sleep support for mind and mood
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.
Healthy habits and goal-setting
Healthy habits around sleep, nutrition and physical activity can support your mental health and wellbeing. Get evidence-based tips for setting meaningful goals and optimising your strategy to achieve them. You'll gain neuroscience insights and practical guidance, to help you create a roadmap to your goals.
The brain-body connection: Stress and anxiety
Uncover the neuroscience of stress and anxiety. Get insights into the brain-body connection when we feel stressed or anxious, and arm yourself with practical tips for managing stress in a healthy way.
The neuroscience of stress and anxiety
While stress is a natural response to threats, too much
and prolonged stress should not be normalised.
Learn how feelings of stress and anxiety interact with our
brains and discover evidence-based strategies to lower
stress and anxiety for greater calm and wellbeing.
Lifestyle support for depression
Decoding the teenage brain
Discover the fascinating brain changes that occur in adolescence. We'll explain why teens act the way they do, and how these behaviours can support their development. You'll also learn how the teenage years can be a period of vulnerability or opportunity for mental health, and leave equipped with lifestyle tips to support mental wellbeing.
More webinars to be announced soon
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These events are offered free to the community thanks to funding support from the Australian Government.