The Mental Wellbeing College

Media Portrayals of Mental Illness. In this video, Dr. Anna Ross and I discuss the role of the media in influencing mental representations of people with mental illness, responsible media reporting and stigma in mental illness. Dr. Anna Ross is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. Anna is co-convenor of the 2023 Mental Ill-Health Stigma Researchers Australia Network symposium. Anna has published widely on media reporting of serious mental illness, particularly in Australia. Chapters 0:00 Stigma in Complex Mental Illness 4:15 Stigma Perpetuated in the Media 8:30 Incentives of the Media 18:40 Responsible Media Reporting 26:15 Media Reporting in Australia Show Notes SANE Australia- https://www.sane.org/ StigmaWatch- https://www.sane.org/get-involved/adv... Dart Centre for Journalism and Trauma- https://dartcenter.org/ "Experiences reporting on mental illness and suicide: Findings from interviews with Australian news professionals" by Ross et al., 2024 "Evaluation of the StigmaWatch Program's Impact on Media Portrayals of Suicide and Mental Illness" by Ross et al., 2024 "Examining the quality of news media reporting of complex mental illness in relation to violent crime in Australia" by Ross et al., 2023 "“Hotspots” and “copycats”: a plea for more thoughtful language about suicide" by Owens, 2016

Exercise in Psychotherapy. In this video, Dr. Kristin Szuhany and I discuss the benefits of integrating exercise into traditional talk therapy, how psychologists can promote exercise with clients, the latest research on exercise in anxiety disorder treatment and much more... Dr. Kristin Szuhany is a Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor at New York University Langone. Kristin is the Assistant Director of the NYU Langone Anxiety, Stress, and Prolonged Grief Program. She is a leading researcher in exercise and psychotherapy field. Chapters 0:00 Kristin's Research Journey 2:55 Benefits of Exercise for Mental Health 10:10 Exercise in the Therapy Space 15:20 Why Exercise May Help With Exposure Therapy 22:50 Integrating Exercise in Psychotherapy 37:20 An Example of Exercise in Therapy 45.00 Barriers to Engaging in Exercise 55:40 Making Exercise More Feasible Show Notes "Efficacy evaluation of exercise as an augmentation strategy to brief behavioral activation treatment for depression: a randomized pilot trial" by Szuhany and Otto (2019) "A meta-analytic review of the effects of exercise on brain-derived neurotrophic factor" by Szuhany et al., (2015) "The impact of exercise interventions on sleep in adult populations with depression, anxiety, or posttraumatic stress: review of the current evidence and future directions" by Szuhany et al., (2024) "Exercise for Mood and Anxiety: Proven Strategies for Overcoming Depression and Enhancing Well-Being" by Otto and Smits (2011) "Exercise Augmentation of Exposure Therapy for PTSD: Rationale and Pilot Efficacy Data" by Powers et al., (2015) "Aerobic exercise and consolidation of fear extinction learning among women with posttraumatic stress disorder" by Crombie et al., (2021) "Anxiety symptom interpretation: A potential mechanism explaining the cardiorespiratory fitness-anxiety relationship" by Williams et al., (2016) "The relationship between physical activity and anxiety and its disorders" by Utschig et al., (2023) "Clarifying the Link Between Distress Intolerance and Exercise: Elevated Anxiety Sensitivity Predicts Less Vigorous Exercise" by Hearon et al., 2012

In this episode, we discuss the plight of mental illness and unique risk factors for mental illness in developing countries, the poverty trap and much more... Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 1:54 Is MI a Western Problem Only? 3:10 Risk Factors in Developing Countries 8:30 Mental Health Stigma 11:30 The Poverty Trap 16:48 Possible Solutions Show Notes "The Lancet Commission on global mental health and sustainable development" by Patel et al., 2018 "Mental Health Service Provision in Low- and Middle-Income Countries" by Rathod et al., 2017 "World mental health report: Transforming mental health for all" by WHO, 2022 "Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 354 diseases and injuries for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017" "Brain drain among Sri Lankan psychiatrists" by Chandradasa and Kuruppuarachchi (2023) "Why are we still living in the past? Sri Lanka needs urgent and timely reforms of its archaic mental health laws" by Hapangama et al., 2023

In this Masterclass, we dive into all things healthy habits with 4 leading researchers and experts. We explore how to build healthy habits, the importance of intrinsic motivation, how long it takes to build a habit and much more...

The Adonis Complex. In this episode, we discuss the mental illness of Muscle Dysmorphia, otherwise known as Bigorexia, Reverse Anorexia and The Adonis Complex. Chapters 0:00 What is Muscle Dysmorphia? 4:10 Why is Muscle Dysmorphia Increasing? 6:30 Who is At Risk of Muscle Dysmorphia? 9:35 Disordered or Dedicated? 15:30 Treating Muscle Dysmorphia Show Notes "Change in sociocultural ideal male physique: An examination of past and present action figures" by Baghurst et al., 2006 "Evolving ideals of male body image as seen through action toys" by Pope et al., 1999 "‘The day you start lifting is the day you become forever small': Bodybuilders explain muscle dysmorphia" by Underwood et al., 2022 https://youtu.be/rVHVqoXLwgE?si=gF-zRgxlr74T1ll4 "Body Image" The Mental Wellbeing College Podcast episode with Dr. Nick Galli

Nutrition, Gut Microbiome & Mental Health | Prof. Ted Dinan | 65 In this video, we discuss the gut-brain relationship, how our diet impacts our mental health, what a 'healthy' gut microbiome is, the role of prebiotics and probiotics on our gut and much more... Ted Dinan is a Professor of Psychiatry and Psychiatrist at University College Cork. Prof Dinan is one of the most highly cited researchers and a global expert on the relationship between the gut microbiome and mental health. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 2:05 What is the Gut Microbiome? 07:10 A Healthy Gut Microbiome 11:25 Diet, Gut and Mental Health 22:00 Gut Microbiome and Serotonin 28:00 Psychobiotics Show Notes "The psychobiotic revolution: mood, food, and the new science of the gut-brain connection" by Anderson, Dinan and Cryan (2017) "The microbiota-gut-brain axis" by Cryan et al. (2019) "Melancholic microbes: a link between gut microbiota and depression?" by Dinan and Cryan (2013) "Nutritional Psychiatry: A Primer for Clinicians" by Dinan (2023) "The Prolongation of Life: Optimistic Studies (Classics in Longevity and Aging)" by Metchnikoff "Clinical and cost-effectiveness of remote-delivered, online lifestyle therapy versus psychotherapy for reducing depression: results from the CALM non-inferiority, randomised trial" by O'Neill et al. (2024) "Gut microbiota composition correlates with diet and health in the elderly" by Claesson et al. (2012)

The Know-Do Gap in Health Behaviours | 10min Lifestyle Psych Chapters 0:00 Know-Do Gap 4:25 The Missing Piece 9:10 Solutions My name is Indi Dissanayake and I am a PhD Candidate investigating the implementation of exercise-based psychotherapy into mental healthcare, and a Provisional Psychologist. Check out the channel for deep dives into all things Lifestyle Psychiatry. I hope you find our content valuable. Show Notes "National, regional, and global trends in insufficient physical activity among adults from 2000 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 507 population-based surveys with 5·7 million participants" by Strain et al., 2024 "Is it fun or exercise? The framing of physical activity biases subsequent snacking" by Werle et al., 2016 "Acute affective response to a moderate-intensity exercise stimulus predicts physical activity participation 6 and 12 months later" by Williams et al., 2008 OnePoll 2021 Survey on Exercise https://www.freeletics.com/en/press/news/half-of-americans-find-no-joy-in-physical-exercise-according-to-new-research-/ "Making and Breaking Habits" Podcast Episode with Dr. Pippa Lally https://youtu.be/w6bDPS3IrM8?si=kXm_Ymd6cjtAcWD4" "Increasing Mental Health Benefits in Exercise" Podcast Episode with Dr. Megan Teychenne https://youtu.be/i3OiCAdjH4A?si=vxiN7a9Osfc46WyK "Science of Making Exercise Enjoyable" Podcast Episode with Prof. Ryan Rhodes

Increasing Mental Health Benefits from Exercise with Dr. Megan Teychenne. In this video, Dr. Megan Teychenne and I discuss the benefits of exercise for mental health, the best types, domains, environments and social contexts of exercise for mental health, the benefits of exercise for Postpartum Depression and much more... Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 1:50 Mental Health Benefits of Exercise 5:55 Using Exercise to Treat Mental Illness 8:35 Exercise in Postnatal Depression 17:00 Domains of Physical Activity 25:00 Types of Physical Activity 27:00 Social Context of Physical Activity 32:00 Physical Environments 37:00 Mental Illness as a Barrier 38:55 Training Healthcare Practitioners Associate Professor Megan Teychenne is an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow and behavioural epidemiologist at Deakin University's Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition. She has an international profile for her research in the area of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and mental illness (particularly anxiety and depression), with a key focus on targeting 'at-risk' population groups including women (including postpartum and prenatal women) and socio-economically disadvantaged adults. Show Notes Food, Move, Sleep for Postnatal Mental Health www.fomosprogram.com.au "Effectiveness of physical activity interventions for improving depression, anxiety and distress: an overview of systematic reviews" by Singh et al., 2023 "Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and postnatal depressive symptoms: a review" by Teychenne & York, 2016 "Modifiable barriers to leisure-time physical activity during pregnancy: a qualitative study investigating first time mother's views and experiences" by Connelly et al., 2015 "Physical Activity and Exercise for Pregnancy Guidelines" by Aust. Dept of Health and Aged Care https://www.health.gov.au/topics/phys... "Optimising the effects of physical activity on mental health and wellbeing: A joint consensus statement from Sports Medicine Australia and the Australian Psychological Society" by Vella et al., 2023 "Domain-Specific Physical Activity and Mental Health: A Meta-analysis" by White et al., 2017 "Mood disorders clinical practice guideline" by Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (2020)

Lifestyle Behaviours in Mental Illness: 10min Lifestyle Psych Welcome to this 10 Minute Lifestyle Psychiatry episode. I discuss the mortality gap in people with serious mental illness, the underlying factors driving this and some of the solutions to this. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 1:25 What Is the Mortality Gap Scandal? 3:20 Lifestyle Behaviours 7:55 Social Determinants of Mental Health 10:25 Diagnostic Overshadowing My name is Indi Dissanayake and I am a PhD Candidate investigating the implementation of exercise-based psychotherapy into mental healthcare, and a Provisional Psychologist. Check out the channel for deep dives into all things Lifestyle Psychiatry. I hope you find our content valuable. Show Notes -Physical health disparities and mental illness: the scandal of premature mortality (Thornicroft et al., 2011) -Diagnostic overshadowing and other challenges involved in the diagnostic process of patients with mental illness who present in emergency departments with physical symptoms--a qualitative study (Schefer et al., 2014) -Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for the management of schizophrenia and related disorders (Galletly et al., 2016) -Smoking and Mental Illness. A Population-Based Prevalence Study (Lasser et al., 2000) -Mortality in mental disorders and global disease burden implications: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Walker et al., 2015) -Global Epidemiology and Burden of Schizophrenia: Findings From the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 (Charlson et al., 2018)

In this video, Dr. Kelly Aschbrenner & I discuss the mortality gap scandal, effective interventions to treat physical health disparities in serious mental illness, the foundations of implementation science and much more... 0:00 Show Intro 1:52 The Mortality Gap Scandal 12:20 Stigma in the Healthcare System 16:30 Health Interventions 28:00 Implementation Science Show Notes "Clinically significant improved fitness and weight loss among overweight persons with serious mental illness" by Bartels et al., 2013 "Pragmatic Replication Trial of Health Promotion Coaching for Obesity in Serious Mental Illness and Maintenance of Outcomes" by Bartels et al., 2015 "Lifestyle interventions for weight loss among overweight and obese adults with serious mental illness: A systematic review and meta-analysis" by Naslund et al., 2017 InSHAPE Lifestyle Program https://www.cdc.gov/prc/study-findings/research-briefs/inshape.html

In this episode, we discuss the importance of enjoying your exercise, variables to change to make exercise more enjoyable and the intention-behaviour gap in exercise. Ryan Rhodes is a Professor of Exercise Science and Director of the Behavioural Medicine Lab at the University of Victoria. He has published widely in exercise psychology including personality in exercise, affect in exercise, the intention-behaviour gap, dog walking and much more! Chapters 0:00 Episode Intro 2:45 What is Affect? 8:20 Affect in Exercise 14:25 How to Exercise Consistently 23:45 Increasing Your Enjoyment of Exercise 35:30 Habit Formation in Exercise Show Notes "Can the Affective Response to Exercise Predict Future Motives and Physical Activity Behavior? A Systematic Review of Published Evidence" by Rhodes & Kates (2015) "What predicts the physical activity intention–behavior gap? A systematic review" by Rhodes et al. (2022) "Affective Determinants of Physical Activity: A Conceptual Framework and Narrative Review" by Stevens et al. (2020) "Affective determinants of health behavior" by Williams et al. (2018) "Dog ownership and physical activity: a review of the evidence" by Christian et al. (2013) "Does affective valence during and immediately following a 10-min walk predict concurrent and future physical activity?" Williams et al. (2012) "A systematic review of the effects of non-conscious regulatory processes in physical activity" by Rebar et al. (2016) "A web-based physical activity intervention targeting affect regulation: A randomized feasibility trial" by Grant et al. (2024) "Translating physical activity intentions into regular behavior is a consequence of reflective, regulatory, and reflexive processes" by Rhodes (2024)

In this episode, we discuss effective strategies to form healthy habits, how to use coping plans, the 'windows of opportunity' to make health behaviours stick and how healthcare practitioners can change their own habits. Dr. Dominika Kwasnicka is a Behavioural Scientist and Principal Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. Dom is a highly influential researcher in sustainable behaviour change in both laypeople and healthcare practitioners. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 4:30 Implementation Intentions 15:30 Habit Formation 24:00 The Role of Willpower 29:30 Changing Healthcare Practitioners' Behaviours Show Notes Practical Health Psychology Blog https://practicalhealthpsychology.com/ Implementation Intentions and Goal Achievement: A meta-analysis of effects and processes by Gollwitzer and Sheeran (2006) Self-Determination Theory and the Facilitation of Intrinsic Motivation, Social Development, and Well-Being by Ryan and Deci (2000) Does planning how to cope with anticipated barriers facilitate health-related behaviour change? A systematic review by Kwasnicka et al. (2013) A gender-sensitised weight-loss and healthy living program for men with overweight and obesity in Australian Football League settings (Aussie-FIT): A pilot randomised controlled trial by Kwasnicka et al. (2020) Challenging assumptions underlying physical activity promotion for health care professionals in Australia: A data-prompted interview study by Kwasnicka et al. (2023)

In this episode, we discuss the Big 6 lifestyle risk behaviours in adolescence. We cover the alarming rates of poor lifestyle behaviours that adolescents are engaging in, the consequences of these on mental and physical health, and what can be done to change these behaviours. Dr. Katrina Champion is a Senior Research Fellow at the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney. Katrina is also the Program Lead of Healthy Lifestyles Research at the Matilda Centre. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 4:00 Lifestyle Risk Behaviours 10:00 Lifestyle Behaviours and Mental Health 18:50 Changing Lifestyle Behaviours

In this video, we discuss the mortality gap scandal where people with severe mental illness die 8-30 years earlier than the general population. We explore the underlying reasons behind this and what can be done to ameliorate this public health dilemma. Dr. Rob Stanton is an Associate Professor at Central Queensland University and is a highly experienced Accredited Exercise Physiologist. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 3:35 Mortality Gap 11:15 Mental Health First Aid 17:50 Diagnostic Overshadowing 24:30 Exercise in Disadvantaged Populations 33:55 Prescribing Ex in Ps w/MI 51:55 The Role of Exercise Physiologists Show Notes "Physical health disparities and mental illness: the scandal of premature mortality" by Thornicroft, 2011 "National, regional, and global trends in insufficient physical activity among adults from 2000 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 507 population-based surveys with 5·7 million participants" by Strain et al., 2024 "Diagnostic Overshadowing and Other Challenges Involved in the Diagnostic Process of Patients with Mental Illness Who Present in Emergency Departments with Physical Symptoms – A Qualitative Study" by Shefer et al., 2014 "Refugees, sport, and mental health" podcast by ABC with Dr. Simon Rosenbaum Addi Moves Project https://www.mindgardens.org.au/what-w... "Why are we still living in the past? Sri Lanka needs urgent and timely reforms of its archaic mental health laws" by Hapangama et al., 2022 "Affective–Reflective Theory of physical inactivity and exercise" by Brand & Ekkekakis, 2018 "An exploratory study examining the core affect hypothesis of the anti-depressive and anxiolytic effects of physical activity" by Rebar et al., 2015

Learn about how the Mediterranean Diet can help your mental health, what the key ingredients of this diet are and how to make changes in your own lifestyle. The Mediterranean Diet has the most evidence supporting its use in reducing depressive symptoms, with several clinical trials showing its efficacy. This clip is from the full episode "The Evidence for Diet & Mental Health | Dr. Lais Bhering Martins | 52"

Exercise For Mental Health: The Evidence | 58 In this Solocast, we dive into the evidence for whether exercise can actually improve mental health. It's something we all feel, but what does the science and evidence say? Welcome to the Mental Wellbeing College, where we explore the evidence for lifestyle behaviours on mental health. I am a Provisional Psychologist and PhD Candidate investigating all things Exercise Therapy. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 2:43 The ‘Good Stuff' and the ‘Bad Stuff' 5:40 The Evidence for Exercise and Mental Health 7:30 Best Types of Exercise 8:20 Time-Out Hypothesis 12:57 When Exercise May Not Help Mental Health 16:45 The Importance of the Environment Notes "A systematic review of physical activity and quality of life and well-being" by Marquez et al., (2020) "Exercise-induced anxiolysis: a test of the "time out" hypothesis in high anxious females" by Breus & O'Connor (1998) "Exercise & Mental Health: Panic Disorder, Anxiety & Adherence" with Prof. Pat O'Connor

In this video, we discuss the current prescription practices of healthcare practitioners (e.g. doctors, psychologists, nurses) regarding lifestyle behaviours such as exercise. We explore why many healthcare practitioners are not having these important conversations and strategies to overcome these barriers. Dr. Chris Keyworth is a Chartered Psychologist & Associate Professor at University of Leeds, researching in health psychology and health behaviour change in individuals and healthcare professionals. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 3:28 What is a Lifestyle Behaviour? 5:33 Importance of Lifestyle Behaviours 10:20 Public Health Promotion of Lifestyle Behaviours 17:20 Barriers of Lifestyle Behaviour Promotion in Healthcare 30:20 Facilitators to Lifestyle Behaviour Promotion in Healthcare 37:40 Training Healthcare Practitioners on Lifestyle Behaviour Promotion Show Notes "‘It's difficult, I think it's complicated': Health care professionals' barriers and enablers to providing opportunistic behaviour change interventions during routine medical consultations" by Keyworth et al. (2019) "Delivering opportunistic behavior change interventions: a systematic review of systematic reviews" by Keyworth et al. (2020) "Are healthcare professionals delivering opportunistic behaviour change interventions? A multi-professional survey of engagement with public health policy" by Keyworth et al. (2018) "Perceptions of receiving behaviour change interventions from GPs during routine consultations: a qualitative study" by Keyworth et al. (2020) "Barriers and enablers to delivering opportunistic behaviour change interventions during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A qualitative study in healthcare professionals" by Vogt et al. (20203) "‘In someone's clinic but not in mine' – clinicians' views of supporting lifestyle behaviour change in patients with psoriasis: a qualitative interview study" by Nelson et al. (2014) "Exploring barriers and enablers to the delivery of Making Every Contact Count brief behavioural interventions in Ireland: A cross‐sectional survey study" by Meade et al. (2023) Make Every Contact Count- Consensus Statement by NHS https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content... Quality and Outcomes Framework by NHS https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-infor...

In this episode, learn about the effects of exercise on brain structure, how exercise improves cognitive function, whether exercise can help prevent Dementia and neurodegenerative diseases and much, much more... Art Kramer is a Professor Psychology and the Director of the Centre for Cognitive and Brain Health at Northeastern University. He is one the most highly-cited researchers in the exercise-cognition space, publishing prolifically over the past 40+ years. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 3:05 Art's Research Career 4:40 Can Exercise Improve Cognition? 10:10 Best Type of Exercise for Cognitive Improvements 16:20 Structural Changes in the Brain 22:35 Exercise and Dementia 31:55 The Future of Exercise Research Show Notes "Fitness effects on the cognitive function of older adults: a meta-analytic study—revisited" by Kramer & Colcombe (2018) "Be smart, exercise your heart: exercise effects on brain and cognition" by Hillman et al. (2008) "Aerobic exercise effects on cognitive and neural plasticity in older adults" by Erickson & Kramer (2009) "The influence of aerobic fitness on cerebral white matter integrity and cognitive function in older adults: Results of a one‐year exercise intervention" by Voss et al. (2013) "Exercise is medicine, for the body and the brain" by Nagamatsu et al. (2014) "Role of brain structure in predicting adherence to a physical activity regimen" by Gujral et al. (2018) "Brain structure and function predict adherence to an exercise intervention in older adults" by Morris et al. (2022) "Brain structure, cardiorespiratory fitness, and executive control changes after a 9-week exercise intervention in young adults: A randomized controlled trial" by Zhu et al. (2021)

Learn about the neuromodulators that affect our brain when we exercise, the effects of exercise on cognitive function, how to use exercise to enhance learning and memory, and much much more... Terry McMorris is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Chichester and a Visiting Professor at the University of Portsmouth. He has published prolifically in the area of Exercise Neuroscience for several decades. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 3:23 Acute Exercise and Cognition 18:48 Interoception Model 30:43 How Exercise Helps Memory 45:23 Exercise Helps Cognitive as we Age Show Notes "Exercise-Cognition Interaction: Neuroscience Perspectives" by McMorris "Reappraisal of the acute, moderate intensity exercise-catecholamines interaction effect on speed of cognition: Role of the vagal/NTS afferent pathway" by McMorris et al. (2016) "A test of the catecholamines hypothesis for an acute exercise-cognition interaction" by McMorris et al. (2008) "Developing the catecholamines hypothesis for the acute exercise-cognition interaction in humans: Lessons from animal studies" by McMorris et al. (2016) "The acute exercise-cognition interaction: From the catecholamines hypothesis to an interoception model" by McMorris et al. (2021) “Bridging animal and human models of exercise-induced brain plasticity” by Voss et al. (2013) "High impact running improves learning" by Winter et al. (2007) "Aerobic exercise improves hippocampal function and increases BDNF in the serum of young adult males" by Griffin et al. (2011)

Learn about the science behind affect in exercise and why this is a crucial factor to consider in your exercise routine and habits. Professor Diogo S Teixeria is a Professor and Researcher at Universidade Lusofona in the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport. Diogo is also an Exercise Professional which informs much of his applied, translational research on exercise behaviour. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 3:46 Diogo's Research Journey 7:40 Role of Gyms in Global Health 19:35 The Importance of Exercise Intensity 40:58 Affective Experience of Exercise 1:00:03 The “Exercise is Medicine” Public Message Show Notes “Exercise for Anxiety & Mood” with Prof. Steve Petruzzello    • Exercise for Anxiety & Mood | Prof. S...   “The preference for and tolerance of exercise intensity: An exploratory analysis of intensity discrepancy in health clubs settings” by Marques et al. (2023) “Exploring the impact of individualized pleasure-oriented exercise sessions in a health club setting: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial” by Teixeira et al. (2023) “Can the Affective Response to Exercise Predict Future Motives and Physical Activity Behavior? A Systematic Review of Published Evidence” by Rhodes & Kates (2015) “Exercise, physical activity, and self-determination theory: A systematic review” by Teixeira et al. (2012)

In this episode, we dive into the evidence of Yoga on Cognitive Function, Brain Structure and Brain Function and Connectivity. We discuss the benefits of Yoga for mental and cognitive health to communities without access to traditional Western treatments, the specific cognitive functions that Yoga benefits, how Yoga impacts our HPA Axis/"stress system" and much much more... Dr. Neha Gothe is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences and Applied Psychology at Northeastern University. Dr Gothe is a leading researcher in the field of Yoga for Cognition, publishing the first Randomised Controlled Trial analysing the effect of Yoga on Cognitive Function in older adults. Dr. Gothe also mentors and supervises undergraduate and graduate students at the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Health at Northeastern University. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 3:15 Exercise Therapies in Developing Countries 10:10 Cognitive Benefits of Yoga 18:35 Can Yoga Change the Brain? 26:42 Yoga Mechanisms 39:00 Unusual Benefits of Yoga Show Notes "Yoga and cognition: a meta-analysis of chronic and acute effects" by Gothe and McAuley (2015) "Effects of yoga, aerobic, and stretching and toning exercises on cognition in adult cancer survivors: protocol of the STAY Fit pilot randomized controlled trial" by Gothe et al. (2020) "Feasibility of a yoga, aerobic and stretching-toning exercise program for adult cancer survivors: the STAYFIT trial" by Gothe & Erlenbach (2022) "Yoga effects on brain health: a systematic review of the current literature" by Gothe et al. (2019) "Yoga impacts cognitive health: neurophysiological changes and stress regulation mechanisms" by Voss et al. (2023) "Insular cortex mediates increased pain tolerance in yoga practitioners" by Villemure et al. (2014) "Hatha yoga practice improves attention and processing speed in older adults: results from an 8-week randomized control trial" by Gothe et al. (2017)

Discover the powerful, growing evidence base between diet and mental health (nutritional psychiatry). We explore the benefits of the Mediterranean diet for Depression, the evidence for supplements and mental health, why inflammation, the gut microbiome and neurogenesis may be key mechanisms involved in diet and mental health, how our eating patterns affect the environment and much, much more... Dr. Lais Bhering Martins is aDietitian and Researcher in the field of Nutritional Psychiatry. Lais is a Scientific Collaborator at the Geneva School of Health Science. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 3:30 Lais' Journey in Nutritional Psychiatry 6:45 Nutritional Psychiatry 14:55 Mediterranean Diet 28:50 Ketogenic Diet 32:25 Vegetarian Diet 35:40 Diet for Mental Health in Clinical Practice 41:00 Supplements and Gut Health 53:35 Diet and Neurogenesis 1:00:05 Sustainable Food Systems 1:09:05 Changing Dietary Behaviours Show Notes "Double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) addition in migraine acute treatment" by Martins et al. (2019) "Nutritional Psychiatry: Where to Next?" by Jacka (2017) "A randomised controlled trial of dietary improvement for adults with major depression (the ‘SMILES' trial)" by Jacka et al. (2017) "Food and Mood Centre" https://foodandmoodcentre.com.au/ "Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies" by Lane et al. (2022) "NOVA Food Classification System" https://ecuphysicians.ecu.edu/wp-cont... "Ketogenic Therapy in Serious Mental Illness: Emerging Evidence" by Sarnyai & Palmer (2020) "Ketogenic Diet Intervention on Metabolic and Psychiatric Health in Bipolar and Schizophrenia: A Pilot Trial" by Sethi et al. (2024) "Ketogenic Therapy in Serious Mental Illness: Emerging Evidence" by Jain et al. (2022) "Exploring the role of dietitians in mental health services and the perceived barriers and enablers to service delivery: A cross-sectional study" by Teasdale et al. (2023) "A Mediterranean-style dietary intervention supplemented with fish oil improves diet quality and mental health in people with depression: A randomized controlled trial (HELFIMED)" by Parletta et al. (2019) "A review of the nutritional challenges experienced by people living with severe mental illness: a role for dietitians in addressing physical health gaps" by Teasdale et al. (2017) "Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: What Polyphenols Can Do for Us?" by Hussain et al. (2016) "Nutrition, adult hippocampal neurogenesis and mental health" by Zainuddin et al (2012) "Western diet is associated with a smaller hippocampus: a longitudinal investigation" by Jacka et al. (2015) "EAT-Lancet Diet Report" https://openaccess.city.ac.uk/id/eprint/21633/8/ "EAT-Lancet Diet Video" https://eatforum.org/learn-and-discover/eat-lancet-explained/ "Seven Countries study" https://www.sevencountriesstudy.com/

In this video, we dive deep into the fascinating world of neuroscience to explore the powerful effects that exercise has on mental health. We explore the endorphin theory of exercise, why exercise has an antidepressant effect, the role of neurotrophins in exercise, how exercise can normalise the HPA Axis and much more… Professor Henning Budde is a Professor for Sport Science & Research Methodology at the Medical School Hamburg. He has taught and researched at universities throughout Europe, in South Korea and Australia, all the while publishing over 120 peer-reviewed articles on Ex Neuroscience. He has achieved these remarkable feats whilst also having a neurological disease, which affects his speaking.  Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 3:09 Monoamine Hypothesis 18:30 Measurement Difficulties 25:55 Endorphin Theory  43:55 HPA Axis 50:05 Exercise Effects on the Brain 1:05:50 Future of Exercise Neuroscience Research The Endocannabinoid System and Physical Exercise by Matei et al. (2023) The Endocannabinoid System as Modulator of Exercise Benefits in Mental Health by Amatriain-Fernandez et al (2021) Lessons in exercise neurobiology: The Case of Endorphins by Dishman and O'Connor (2009) Exercise-induced euphoria and anxiolysis do not depend on endogenous opioids in humans by Siebers et al. (2021) Physical activity, fitness, and gray matter volume by Erickson et al. (2015) Brain monoamines, exercise, and behavioral stress: animal models by Dishman et al. (1997)The runner's high: opioidergic mechanisms in the human brain by Boeker et al. (2008) Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Noetel et al. (2024) The Exercise Effect on Mental Health: Neurobiological Mechanisms by Budde and Wegner (2018)

Learn about the quality of evidence for exercise in treating depression, the "best" types and intensities for the antidepressant effect of exercise, how exercise compares to medication and therapy, how health practitioners can utilise exercise for their patients and much more... Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 7:00 Felipe's Research Journey 9:21 Evidence for Exercise in Depression 16:21 “Best” Exercise Intensity 24:41 “Best” Type of Exercise 27:56 Null Findings for Exercise in Depression 35:51 Exercise as part of Psychological Care 55:36 Mechanisms of Exercise for Depression Show Notes Unilife-M Study https://unilifem.com/index.php#resultados "Exercise as medicine for depressive symptoms? A systematic review and meta-analysis with meta-regression" by Heissel et al. 2023 "Exercise as a treatment for depression: A meta-analysis adjusting for publication bias" by Schuch et al. (2016) "Exercise and severe depression: preliminary results of an add-on study" by Schuch et al. (2011) "Acute Affective Response to a Moderate-intensity Exercise Stimulus Predicts Physical Activity Participation 6 and 12 Months Later" by Williams et al. (2008) "Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials" by Noetel et al. (2024) "Exercise for depression" by Cooney et al. (2013) "Honey, I shrunk the pooled SMD! Guide to critical appraisal of systematic reviews and meta-analyses using the Cochrane review on exercise for depression as example" by Ekkekakis (2015) "Exercise for patients with major depression: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis" by Krogh et al. (2017) "Mood disorders clinical practice guideline" by RANZCP (2020) "Mental health practitioners' reported barriers to prescription of exercise for mental health consumers" by Way et al. (2018) "Is autonomous motivation the key to maintaining an active lifestyle in first-episode psychosis?" by Vancampfort et al. (2018) "Neurobiological effects of exercise on major depressive disorder: A systematic review" by Schuch et al. (2016) "Effect of aerobic exercise on hippocampal volume in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis" by Firth et al. (2018) The Mental Wellbeing College episode on "Exercise for Anxiety & Mood" with Prof Steve Petruzzello https://youtu.be/Z2tPpU9tZBs?si=US09WGDeOKocnOY_ The Mental Wellbeing College episode on "Exercise & Mental Health: Panic Disorder, Anxiety & Adherence" with Prof. Pat O'Connor https://youtu.be/pKSCmsdclQU?si=dg1LtTKv_6Dic3W5 The Mental Wellbeing College episode on "Exercise for Severe Mental Illness" with Dr. Oscar Lederman https://youtu.be/VKGjD9bUc1Y?si=q-AEGP4QqEOsCQ0n

This episode explores lifestyle psychiatry, a holistic approach incorporating daily, accessible behaviours such as diet and physical activity to improve mental health. We take a deep look at a particular pillar of lifestyle psychiatry, mind-body practices, with a special focus on Yoga and its potential to boost your mental health. ‍

We dive deep into the concerning reality of physical health for those struggling with mental illness. We explore the shocking reality of the mortality gap, where individuals with severe mental illnesses face a life expectancy 10-20 years shorter than the general population, and the inequities people of ethnic minority backgrounds face in the healthcare system. Professor Leo Cabassa is a Social Worker & Co-Director of the Centre for Mental Health Services Research at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University. Leo has conducted research in the community for decades on health inequities in Ps w/SMI and from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds. Check out. Leo's new book "Addressing Health Inequities in People with Serious Mental Illness: A Call to Action" here https://www.amazon.com/Addressing-Health-Inequities-Serious-Illness/dp/0190937300 Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 3:55 The Mortality Gap 9:20 Poor Physical Health in Mental Health 13:50 Poor Quality of Care 25:50 Stigma in Health Care 37:20 Cultural Beliefs in Practitioner-Patient Interactions 50:05 Interventions to address health inequities Show Notes -"Addressing Health Inequities in People with Serious Mental Illness: A Call to Action" by Leo Cabassa https://www.amazon.com/Addressing-Health-Inequities-Serious-Illness/dp/0190937300 https://global.oup.com/academic/product/addressing-health-inequities-in-people-with-serious-mental-illness-9780190937300?cc=au&lang=en& -"Understanding excess mortality in persons with mental illness: 17-year follow up of a nationally representative US survey" by Druss et. al., (2011) -"Morbidity and mortality in people with serious mental illness". National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors.- Parks et. al. (2006) -Keeping Body in Mind Program https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/keeping-body-mind -Multicultural Orientation Framework https://www.multiculturalorientation.com/ -RACGP Health of the Nation Report 2021 -"Physical health disparities and mental illness: the scandal of premature mortality" by Thornicroft (2011)

In this episode, we discuss the importance of Achievement Goals, including Performance & Mastery Goals, for performance and wellbeing. We explore the different types of Achievement Goals, the role of schools and universities on goals, how competitive environments can increase pressure for dishonesty and cheating, how to change your achievement goals and much more... Martin Daumiller is an Assistant Professor and Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Augsburg, and is a Fellow at the College for Interdisciplinary Educational Research. CHAPTERS 0:00 Show Intro 2:10 Martin's Story 5:05 What are Achievement Goals? 11:10 Different Types of Goals 20:30 Goals, Performance and Emotions 24:10 The Role of Environments 32:00 Achievement Goals & Health 38:15 Academic Dishonesty and Questionable Research Practices 50:00 Changing Your Own Goal Constellation

In this episode, we will be sharing how exercise psychology research has evolved, the mechanisms for the mood-enhancing and anxiolytic effects of exercise, how to make exercise sustainable for you, the Endorphin Theory and much more... Pat O'Connor is and has been a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Georgia for over 20 years. He is one of the most highly cited researchers in exercise psychology and has published seminal papers on exercise in panic disorder, the endorphin theory and much more... Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 3:15 The Transformation of Exercise Psychology 9:50 Exercise in Panic Disorder 17:05 Mechanisms of Exercise for Anxiety 22:55 Use of Exercise in Psychotherapy 31:10 Moderators of Ex for Mental Health 37:30 Adherence in Exercise 42:40 The Time-Out Hypothesis 47:40 The Endorphin Theory 57:25 Effects of Exercise Intensity 1:01:50 Making Exercise Work For You 1:05:50 The Future of Exercise Psychology Research Show Notes "Physical activity does not provoke panic attacks in patients with panic disorder: a review of the evidence" by O'Connor et. al. (2000) "State anxiety is reduced after maximal and submaximal exercise among people with panic disorder" by O'Connor (2005) "The acute antipanic and anxiolytic activity of aerobic exercise in patients with panic disorder and healthy control subjects-" by Strohle et. al. (2009) "Adopting and maintaining physical activity behaviours in people with severe mental illness: The importance of autonomous motivation" by Vancampfort et. al. (2015) "Exercise-induced anxiolysis: A test of the" time out" hypothesis in high anxious females" by Breus and O'Connor (1998) "Exercise, physical activity, and self-determination theory: A systematic review" by Teixeira et. al. (2012) "Lessons in exercise neurobiology: The case of endorphins" by O'Connor & Dishman (2009) "The affective interval: an investigation of the peaks and valleys during high-and moderate-intensity interval exercise in regular exercisers" by Box et. al. (2020) "The runner's high: opioidergic mechanisms in the human brain" by Boecker et. al. (2008)

Learn about the evidence for Exercise for anxiety management and anxiety disorders, why the Endorphin Hypothesis needs reconsidering, the relationship between affect and exercise intensity (The Affective Rebound), why universities and colleges aren't teaching exercise as an intervention, the best predictors of long-term adherence to exercise and much more.... Professor Steve Petruzzello, PhD, is a pioneer in Exercise Psychology, contributing seminal research to the field for over 35 years. Steve leads the Exercise Psychophysiology Lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is a Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 3:15 Is Exercise Anxiolytic? 7:53 Exercise as an Early Treatment 15:55 Moderators & FITT 22:55 Mechanisms of Exercise for Anxiety 30:40 The Need to Educate Health Professionals 38:55 Tendencies in Medical Systems 44:15 Mechanisms of Exercise for Anxiety 55:20 Affect in Exercise 1:19:20 Increasing Adherence to Exercise Show Notes "A meta-analysis on the anxiety-reducing effects of acute and chronic exercise" by Petruzzello et. al. (1991) "Anxiety symptom interpretation: A potential mechanism explaining the cardiorespiratory fitnessanxiety relationship" by Williams et. al. (2016) "Evaluation of a brief aerobic exercise intervention for high anxiety sensitivity" by Broman-Fulks & Storey (2008) "Does affective valence during and immediately following a 10-min walk predict concurrent and future physical activity?" by Williams et. al. (2008) "The runner's high: opioidergic mechanisms in the human brain" by Boecker et. al. (2008) "Lessons in exercise neurobiology: The case of endorphins" by Dishman & O'Connor (2009) "The pleasure and displeasure people feel when they exercise at different intensities" by Ekkekakis et. al. (2012) "Foundations of sport and exercise psychology, 6th Edn" by Weinberg & Gould (2015) "Preference and tolerance for high-intensity exercise performance and enjoyment" by Box et. al., 2022 "Individual differences influence exercise behavior: how personality, motivation, and behavioral regulation vary among exercise mode preferences" by Box et. al., 2019 "Views and attitudes towards physical activity and nutrition counselling in general practice" Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Report (2019) "Heartphone: Mobile evaluative conditioning to enhance affective processes and promote physical activity" by Conroy & Kim (2021)

Learn about the evidence-based techniques and tools of Stress Reappraisal. We delve into how changing your perception of your stress response can lead to better performance in settings like exams and public-speaking, can change your physiology and can positively impact those around you. Dr. Emily Hangen is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Fairfield University, Instructor at Harvard Extension School and is about to commence as an Assistant Professor at State University of New York Brockport. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 2:35 Beliefs about stress 18:40 Stress vs. Stressor 23:00 Stress Reappraisal 36:20 Outcomes of Stress Reappraisal 50:08 Limitations of Stress Reappraisal 53:45 Implementing Stress Reappraisal Show Notes "Stress reappraisal during a mathematics competition: Testing effects on cardiovascular approach-oriented states and exploring the moderating role of gender" by Hangen et. al. (2019) "Get Excited: Reappraising Pre-Performance Anxiety as Excitement" by Brooks (2014) "Emotion regulation contagion: Stress reappraisal promotes challenge responses in teammates" by Oveis et. al. (2020) "Turning the knots in your stomach into bows: Reappraising arousal improves performance on the GRE" by Jamieson et. al. (2010) "Reappraising Stress Arousal Improves Performance and Reduces Evaluation Anxiety in Classroom Exam Situations" by Jamieson et. al. (2016) "Reappraising Stress Arousal Improves Affective, Neuroendocrine, and Academic Performance Outcomes in Community College Classrooms" by Jamieson et. al. (2022)

Discover the unsettling truth behind the reduced life expectancy for those with severe mental illness. We delve into how exercise can help manage the health inequities and lifestyle risk factors individuals with severe mental illness face in relation to physical well-being. We discuss how and when health practitioners should consider exercise as part of their treatment for mental health. Dr. Oscar Lederman is a Lecturer at UTS in the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology program, a Senior Accredited Exercise Physiologist with over 10 years clinical experience, a Mental Health First Aid instructor and is the Lead Author on the Consensus Statement on the role of Accredited Exercise Physiologists within the treatment of mental health disorders. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 2:55 The Severe MI Scandal 13:45 Medication Side-Effects 22:15 Benefits of Exercise 36:30 Using Exercise as a Treatment 45:00 Making Exercise Sustainable 54:55 Practitioners' Reluctance to Use Exercise Show Notes The Mental Health Scandal (originally coined by Prof Graham Thornicroft) article - "Physical health disparities and mental illness: the scandal of premature mortality" by Prof. Graham Thornicroft (2011) "The Lancet Psychiatry Commission: a blueprint for protecting physical health in people with mental illness" by Firth et. al. (2019) "Consensus statement on the role of Accredited Exercise Physiologists within the treatment of mental disorders: a guide for mental health professionals" by Lederman et. al. (2016) "The Role of Exercise in Preventing and Treating Depression" by Schuch and Stubbs (2019) "2-year follow-up: Still keeping the body in mind" by Curtis et. al. (2018) "A systematic review and meta-analysis of exercise interventions in schizophrenia patients" by Firth et. al. (2015) "Cardiometabolic Algortihm" by Curtis et. al. (2011) "Keeping the Body In Mind" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBYapkof0NU "MindFresh: Working Out Refugee Mental Health in Bangladesh" (Dr. Simon Rosenbaum's work in Cox's Bazar) https://alumni.unsw.edu.au/giving/MindFresh "Waves of Wellness" program https://www.foundationwow.org/ "Adopting and maintaining physical activity behaviours in people with severe mental illness: The importance of autonomous motivation" by Vancampfort et. al. (2015)

Welcome to The Mental Wellbeing College! In this episode, we dive into the concept of workplace wellbeing and share valuable strategies to enhance work satisfaction and fulfilment. Discover effective ways to boost employee satisfaction and create a positive work environment for your employees and colleagues.

Dr. Margaret McLafferty on toxic stress, the most important buffer of childhood adversity, why college students aren't reaching out for support, solutions to the college mental health crisis and much more… Dr. Margaret McLafferty is a Research Fellow at Ulster University and Atlantic Technological University. She has research widely across both childhood adversity and college student mental health topic areas. Her current research focuses on transitions of students to college to improve student mental health. Chapters 0:28 Show Intro 2:18 Toxic Stress 6:08 Childhood Adversity 14:48 Social support   19:18 Coping strategies 23:24 Solutions to childhood adversity  36:36 Childhood adversity and college mental health41:58 At-risk college students 44:33 Why college students have poor MH 52:03 Solutions to college student MH  57:58 Why college students don't want help To view TMWBC on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwellbeingcollege To view TMWBC on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tmwbcollege/ To view TMWBC on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@tmwbcpodcast Further Reading “The moderating impact of childhood adversity profiles and conflict on psychological health and suicidal behavior in the Northern Ireland population”  by McLafferty et. al. (2018) “Childhood adversities and adult psychopathology in the WHO World Mental Health Surveys” by Kessler & McLaughlin (2018) “The impact of childhood adversities on the development of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Northern Ireland population” by McLafferty et. al. (2019) “Childhood adversities and mental disorders in first-year college students: results from the World Mental Health International College Student Initiative” by Husky et. al. (2023) “Variations in psychological disorders, suicidality, and help-seeking behaviour among college students from different academic disciplines” by McLafferty et. al. (2022) “Mental health, behavioural problems and treatment seeking among students commencing university in Northern Ireland” by McLafferty et. al. (2017) TMWBC episode on “Mental Health at College” with Dr. Chris Blackmore https://youtu.be/V0Pfxwg15X4?si=8adLPtGbfGZ2SWuP

A masterclass from 5 leading Professors and Assistant Professors in Psychology on all things mindfulness. This episode is based on 4 key questions on mindfulness from 5 past episodes. What is mindfulness? What are the mental health benefits of mindfulness? How can I practise mindfulness beyond meditation? How can I make mindfulness a habit? Chapters 0:00 Show Intro  4:22 What is Mindfulness?  5:52 Benefits of Mindfulness for MIs 15:30 Strategies to Increase Mindfulness 27:45 Making Mindfulness a Habit

In this Solocast, we discuss what the 3 basic psychological needs are, the importance of 'The Weekend Effect', how you can improve your sense of autonomy, how to implement Unconditional Positive Regard in your relationships and much more... Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 1:19 The 3 Basic Psychological Needs 6:19 The Weekend Effect 11:14 Need 1: Autonomy  20:19 How to Increase Your Autonomy 32:09 Need 2: Competence 38:04 How to Increase Your Competence 51:14 Need 3: Relatedness 52:04 How to Increase Your Relatedness 1:07:19 Next Steps To view TMWBC on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwellbeingshow To view TMWBC on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tmwbcollege/reels/ To view TMWBC on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@tmwbcpodcast Further Resources “Weekends, work, and well-being: Psychological need satisfactions and day of the week effects on mood, vitality, and physical symptoms” by Ryan et. al. (2010) “A Meta-analysis of the effectiveness of intervention programs designed to support autonomy” by Su and Reeve (2011) “Cortisol reactivity to a teacher's motivating style: the biology of being controlled versus supporting autonomy” by Reeve & Tseng (2011) “Autonomous motivation for therapy: A new common factor in brief treatments for depression” by Zuroff et. al. (2007) “Workplace Motivation & Wellbeing” with Prof. Anja Olafsen - https://youtu.be/eWNL8zJMtvU?si=jwKEXWLBzKPiFlIg “Attachment-Based Parenting” with Dr. Dave Pasalich https://youtu.be/xJOYulYL-HU?si=UqEE9q8-1l9YWdrs “Parent influences on children's school-related self-system process” by Grollnick & Wellborn (1988) “The emotional and academic consequences of parental conditional regard: comparing conditional positive regard, conditional negative regard, and autonomy support as parenting practices” by Roth et. al. (2009) “A Test of Self-Determination Theory in the Exercise Domain” by Edmunds et. al. (2006)“The Ordinal Effects of Ostracism: A Meta-Analysis of 120 Cyberball Studies” by Williams et. al. (2015) 

Dr. Gabrielle Pfund on strategies for cultivating purpose in your life, the stress-buffer effect of purpose, the relationship between purpose and physical health, the 3 paths to finding purpose and much more… Dr. Gabrielle Pfund is a Postdoctoral Researcher in all things purpose in life. Gabrielle's research covers many domains including personality science, developmental psychology and how purpose relates to all measures of health. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 1:28 Gabrielle's journey into Purpose 3:11 What is Purpose? 4:35 Are there better purposes? 7:11 Paths to Finding a Purpose 23:41 Daily tools to Help Finding Purpose 29:16 Purpose and Mental Health 41:25 Purpose and Physical Health 45:15 Gabrielle's Purpose in Life To follow TMWBC on Youtube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwellbeingshow⁠ To follow TMWBC on Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4yAzyeoDycncMCt2ESsAIq?si=88e08d99c967417b⁠ To follow TMWBC on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-mental-wellbeing-college/id1660515655 To follow TMWBC on Tik Tok ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tmwbcpodcast⁠ To follow TMWBC on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tmwbcollege/reels/⁠  Further Resources Dr. Gabrielle Pfund Google Scholar page https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=F0rrtS8AAAAJ&hl=en "The PATHS to Purpose: A New Framework Toward Understanding Purpose Development" (2023) by Hill, Pfund and Allemand "Origins of Purpose in Life: Refining our Understanding of a Life Well Lived" (2009) by Kashdan & McKnight "Sense of Purpose Moderates the Associations Between Daily Stressors and Daily Well-being" by Hill et. al. (2018) "Derailed by Diversity? Purpose Buffers the Relationship Between Ethnic Composition on Trains and Passenger Negative Mood" (2013) by Burrow & Hill The Future Project https://www.thefutureproject.org/

Dr. Tim Althoff on how AI could change therapy, the global need for AI interventions, the risks we need to consider, interventions that are already helping in mental health, whether AI will replace therapists, Human-AI collaboration and much, much more… Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 1:52 Tim's journey into AI in Mental Health 3:52 The need for AI in Mental Health 7:45 Human-AI Collaboration  16:30 AI in Traditional Therapy  20:40 AI and Cognitive Reframing   26:15 Risks of AI in Mental Health 34:00 Will AI replace therapists? Dr. Tim Althoff is an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the University of Washingston. He directs the Behavioural Data Science Group, has published in top tier journals such as Nature Machine Intelligence and Nature Communications and has collaborated in the creation of many Human-AI tools designed to improve the mental health of individuals in need.  To view other episodes of TMWBC https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwellbeingcollege/videos  To view TMWBC on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4yAzyeoDycncMCt2ESsAIq?si=e935f9e2cc094e09 To view TMWBC on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tmwbcollege/ To view TMWBC on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@tmwbcpodcast  Further resources: “Facilitating Self-Guided Mental Health Interventions Through Human-Language Model Interaction: A Case Study of Cognitive Restructuring” by Sharma et. al. (2023) “Human-AI collaboration enables more empathic conversations in text-based peer-to-peer mental health support” by Sharma et. al. (2023)AI Assisted Cognitive Restructuring Tool- https://screening.mhanational.org/changing-thoughts-with-an-ai-assistant/ Follow Tim's Lab https://behavioral-data.github.io/ Follow Tim's research https://homes.cs.washington.edu/~althoff/ 

Professor Jeni L Burnette on how to increase your growth mindset for mental health, the importance of viewing challenges as opportunities, how a fixed mindset for anxiety can hold you back and much more... Jeni is a professor in the department of Psychology at North Carolina State University. Her research is focused on understanding how to implement growth mindset interventions. She has published over 60 journal articles and her work has been featured in New York Times and Huffington Post. To view other episode of TMWBS on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwellbeingshow To view TMWBS on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tmwbshow/ To view TMWBS on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@tmwbspodcast Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 1:25 What are GMs?  4:20 GMs for MH 7:38 Mindsets for Anxiety 11:00 Appraising Threats 14:44 Benefits of a GM  18:40 Beliefs about the cause of diseases 21:40 The role of environments in GMs  24:35 Changing your mindset Further Resources Jeni's website https://www.jeniburnette.com/ "Growth mindset of anxiety buffers the link between stressful life events and psychological distress and coping strategies" (2017) by Schroder et. al. "Obesity is a disease" examining the self-regulatory impact of this public-health message (2014) by Hoyt et. al. "A systematic review and meta-analysis of growth mindset interventions. For whom, how and why might such interventions work?" (2023) by Burnette et. al. "Implicit theories of body weight: Entity beliefs can weigh you down" (2010) by Burnette

Dr. Ben Schellenberg on the two roads of passion, why not all passion is created equal, how to cultivate passion in your life, when passion becomes obsession and much more... Dr. Ben Schellenberg is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Schellenberg directs the Psychology of Sport and Leisure Activity Lab and has researched prolifically in the psychology of passion. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro  3:00 Ben's journey into researching passion 4:20 The 2 types of Passion 9:45 Pros & Cons of Passion 16:51 When Obsession Can be Healthy  21:08 Mixed Passion  23:35 The Role of Identity in Passions 27:20 Post Olympic Depression 35:40 Psychological Needs & Passions 39:00 Parental Pressure Creates Obsessions 41:20 Creating Passion in Your Life  46:30 A Passionate Career 49:31 Cultural Influences on Passion  52:32 Lessons Learned on Passions https://www.psalab.ca/ "The two roads of passionate goal pursuit: Links with appraisal, coping and academic achievement" by Schellenberg and Ballis (2016) "Passionate hockey fans: Appraisals of coping with, and attention paid to the 2012-2012 National Hockey League lockout" by Schellenberg et. al. (2013) "Passion and grit in the pursuit of long-term personal goals in college students" by Vernon-Filier et. al. (2020) "Lay theories of obsessive passion and performance: It all depends on the bottom line" by Schellenberg et. al. (2022) "Passionate apologies: understanding apologizing behaviour using the dualistic model of passion" by Lyimo and Schellenberg (2022) "The Weight of Gold" documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsyrTntiWJQ&t=1426s To view TMWBS on YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwellbeingshow To view TMWBS on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tmwbshow/

Dr. Phil Jefferies on why being mentally healthy is more than just not having a mental illness, the benefits of negative emotions like anxiety, whether we are overdiagnosing normal human struggles, how we can teach mental health skills to young people and much more… Dr. Phil Jefferies is a Chartered Psychologist, Senior Research Fellow at Dalhousie University and Honorary Research Fellow at the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families.  CHAPTERS 0:00 Show Intro 3:22 What is Mental Health?4:52 Complete MH18:12 Ingredients of Mental Wellbeing 23:12 Benefits of better MH  24:37 Mental Health Fluctuates 29:22 When Distress becomes a Concern  33:07 Complete Mental Health in Schools   37:22 Learning MH Skills in Formative Years 42:17 Environmental Factors in Flourishing  46:52 Mental Health Education  49:22 Changing the Mental Health Conversation 54:22 What You Can and Can't Control  60:22 How Anxiety Can Serve Us 63:18 The Dangers of Labels in Mental Health 68:27 Critiquing the Research  76:52 Longitudinal Wellbeing Research Further resources Phil's website https://www.philipjefferies.com/  “Building Resilience” episode on TMWBS with Phil https://youtu.be/sluBtKsecQc?si=NLjkk3HZBDK08JWU   “Optimizing wellbeing: The empirical encounter of two traditions” by Keyes and Ryff (2002)  To view other EPISODES & SHORTS of TMWBS on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwellbeingshow   To view TMWBS on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tmwbshow/   To view TMWBS on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4yAzyeoDycncMCt2ESsAIq?si=afccf545b9454d9c

Emeritus Professor Ruut Veenhoven on how much of our happiness is genetic, what we can do to improve our happiness, whether richer nations are happier nations, why Scandinavian nations consistently rank as the happiest, and much more... Professor Veenhoven is an Emeritus Professor at the Erasmus University, Netherlands. Professor Veenhoven is a sociologist, director at the World Database of Happiness, founding editor of the Journal of Happiness Studies and one of the most cited researchers in subjective wellbeing. To view other episodes of TMWBS on YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwel... To view short clips of TMWBS on YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwel... To listen to TMWBS on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/episode/7jT1... To view TMWBS on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tmwbshow/ Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:40 What is this thing called Happiness? 5:05 Myth 1: Happiness Set Point 7:10 Myth 2: Happiness is all Genetics 10:30 Myth 3: Impact Bias 14:20 Myth 4: Do we have Universal Needs and Wants? 22:50 Myth 5: How can we change our happiness? 32:45 Myth 6: If you don't have a mental illness, you are happy 36:50 Myth 7: Richer Countries aren't happier 43:40 Myth 8: Quality of Life doesn't affect happiness 48:50 Myth 9: Emancipation of women hindered men 53:04 The future of happiness Further Resources The Happiness Indicator- https://www.gelukswijzer.nl/hi/ The World Database of Happiness- https://worlddatabaseofhappiness.eur.nl/ Average Happiness in Nations Map https://worlddatabaseofhappiness.eur.... "Lottery winners and accident victims: Is happiness relative?" (1978) by Brickman & Campbell "The Easterlin Illusion: Economic growth does go with greater happiness" (2014) by Veenhoven & Vergunst "The Nordic Exceptionalism: What explains why the Nordic countries are constantly among the happiest in the world" (2020) by Martela et. al.

Professor Anja Olafsen on how to improve your motivation for work, how your salary and bonuses affect your motivation and wellbeing, the best management and leadership styles, following your passion and much more... Anja Olafsen is a Professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway and at the Future of Work Institute at Curtin University. Professor Olafsen has published prolifically in the areas of Self-Determination Theory, management and leadership, and workplace wellbeing. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 3:52 Self-Determination Theory 9:48 Pay and Motivation 19:35 Giving motivating feedback 25:15 Leadership styles 28:20 Cost-benefit considerations 32:10 Increasing your own work motivation 35:50 Following your passion 40:30 Work wellbeing in practice Further resources "A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of intervention programs designed to support autonomy" by Su & Reeve (2011) "The Oxford Handbook of Work Engagement, Motivation and Self-Determination Theory" by van Doorn et. al. (2015) To view other episodes of TMWBS on YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwellbeingshow/videos To view short clips of TMWBS on YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwellbeingshow/shorts To listen to TMWBS on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4yAzyeoDycncMCt2ESsAIq?si=646362889eff4c2d To view TMWBS on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tmwbshow/

Dr. Chris Blackmore on the mental health challenges university students face, what strategies and solutions they have to use, what universities can do to change the student mental health experience for the better and more… Dr. Chris Blackmore is a Senior University Teacher at the University of Sheffield who has published widely in the areas of online student learning and student mental wellbeing. Chris has been involved in teaching and research at the University of Sheffield for over 20 years and has collaborated in the development of e-learning psychotherapy resources for use by clinicians across Europe. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 3:25 Factors affecting university students' mental health 15:20 Difficulties associated with leaving university 21:25 Challenges in transitioning to uni student life 34:00 International students' plight 39:25 Mental health and academic outcomes 53:45 University counseling services 1:02:00 The NHS 5 steps to improving your wellbeing 1:10:00 LifePathVR Intervention 1:19:20 Post-university transitions Further resources "Association between mental health and academic performance among university undergraduates: The interacting role of lifestyle behaviours" by Chu et. al. (2022) "Factors that influence mental health of university and college students in UK: a systematic review" by Campbell et. al. (2022) Chris Blackmore Google Scholar page for further readings on his work https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7PoP_ewAAAAJ&hl=en LifePath VR- http://www.lifepathvr.org/ LifePath VR- Trevor's Story- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4tGVkgpezY&ab_channel=HumanStudio To view other Episodes of TMWBS https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwellbeingshow/videos To view Short Clips of TMWBS https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwellbeingshow/shorts To view TMWBS on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4yAzyeoDycncMCt2ESsAIq?si=418a7a70e7ff4fbc To view TMWBS on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@tmwbspodcast?lang=en To view TMWBS on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tmwbshow/?next=%2F

Dr. Mark Fabian on the importance of introspection, the Ideal, Ought and Actual Selves, our basic psychological needs and much, much more… Dr. Mark Fabian is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the University of Warwick. Mark has held research and teaching positions at the Bennett Institute for Public Policy at Cambridge University, the Institute for Social Change at the University of Tasmania and the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 2:50 Self-Actualisation 10:30 Comfort in Ambiguity 26:25 The importance of introspection 30:30 Disclosure of Being 36:30 Healthy introspection 40:40 The Motivation Continuum 50:05 Introspection strategies 57:30 Integrity Further resources “The Coalescence of Being: A Model of the Self-Actualization Process” https://openresearch-repository.anu.e... Mark's podcast, ePODstemology https://www.buzzsprout.com/1763534 “Self-Determination Theory” by Richard Ryan and Edward Deci “A Theory of Subjective Wellbeing” by Mark Fabian “The Scout Mindset” by Julia Galef To view other episodes of TMWBS on YOUTUBE    / @thementalwellbei...   To view short clips of TMWBS on YOUTUBE SHORTS https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwel... To view TMWBS on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4yAzyeo... To view TMWBS on TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@tmwbspodcast To view TMWBS on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tmwbshow/ To view TMWBS on TWITTER https://twitter.com/IndiDissa

Dr. Phillip Jefferies on the importance of social and cultural factors in resilience, why the traditional view of resilience places too much pressure on the individual, practical strategies to improve your own resilience, and much more… Dr. Phillip Jefferies is a Psychologist and Research Fellow at Dalhousie University. Dr. Jefferies has published scores of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and presented many workshops on Resilience. Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:49 A holistic view of Resilience 3:55 Social and cultural differences in Resilience 14:17 Toxic Resilience 21:30 Importance of community when facing adversity 34:20 R2 Program for Resilience 40:05 The normalcy of suffering Further resources https://r2.resilienceresearch.org/ https://www.philipjefferies.com/ To view other Episodes of TMWBS, see    / @thementalwellbei...   To view Short Clips of TMWBS, see https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwel... To listen to TMWBS on Spotify, see https://open.spotify.com/show/4yAzyeo... To view TMWBS on Instagram, see https://www.instagram.com/tmwbshow/ To view TMWBS on Tik Tok, see https://www.tiktok.com/@tmwbspodcast

Dr. Lauren Lipner on the therapeutic alliance (relationship), tips to find the right therapist for you, what to do if you feel uncomfortable with your therapist, how therapists can build a stronger alliance with their patients and much more... Dr. Lauren Lipner is an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at Long Island University Post. Lauren's research interests focus on the therapeutic alliance and therapeutic ruptures. Lauren completed her pre-doctoral internship at Pennsylvania Hospital and her research postdoctoral fellowship at Adelphi University. Chapters 0:25 Show Intro 2:55 What is the Therapeutic Alliance? 7:48 Importance of the Therapeutic Alliance 11:00 Finding the right Therapist for you 22:05 Therapeutic Ruptures 31:55 Communicating your needs in Therapy 37:05 Therapist skills for a better alliance Further resources mentioned in this episode: "Clients' perceptions of their psychotherapists' multicultural orientation" by Owens et. al. (2011) "Racial/ethnic matching of clients and therapists in mental health services: A meta-analytic review of preferences, perceptions and outcomes" by Cabral and Smith (2011) Center for Alliance-Focused Training- https://www.therapeutic-alliance.org/ For more on Lauren's research https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lauren-Lipner

Dr. Pippa Lally on how to build healthy habits, strategies to break your bad habits, how to optimise motivation and rewards to change your habitual behaviours and much more... Dr. Pippa Lally is a Senior Lecturer in the Deparment of Psychology at the University of Surrey and is Co-Director of the Habit Application and Theory Research Group. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 3:05 What is a Habit? 7:05 Steps to build a habit 14:50 Sleep, stress and habits 19:10 Best times to change habits 24:00 Motivation, Rewards and habits 34:10 How long does it take to form a habit? 41:00 Breaking bad habits 51:30 Temptation Bundling Further resources mentioned in this episode “How to Change” by Katy Milkman “Habit formation following routine-based versus time-based cue planning: A randomized controlled trial” by Keller et. al. (2021) “Empowering interventions to promote sustainable lifestyles: Testing the habit discontinuity hypothesis in a field experiment” by Verplanken & Roy (2016) “Effects of circadian cortisol on the development of a health habit” by Fournier et. al. (2017) “The Psychology of Habits” with Dr. Ben Gardner https://youtu.be/83cKQylK7zo To view other episodes of TMWBS on YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@UCSt6c0odRlQO4-Bhy9D9RUQ To view daily clips of TMWBS on YOUTUBE SHORTS https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwellbeingshow/shorts To listen to TMWBS on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4yAzyeoDycncMCt2ESsAIq?si=79b6653252d14aa6 To listen to TMWBS on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-wellbeing-show/id1660515655 To view TMWBS on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tmwbshow/ To view TMWBS on TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@tmwbspodcast To view TMWBS on TWITTER https://twitter.com/IndiDissa

Sleep Psychologist Hailey Meaklim on practical, evidence-based strategies to help you improve your sleep, the lowdown on sleeping in on weekends, the importance of a consistent sleep-wake schedule, free and accessible resources for those looking to manage sleep issues and much, much more... Hailey Meaklim is a Sleep Psychologist and Research Scientist who is completing her PhD at Monash University on sleep training for psychologists. Hailey is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne and practices clinically at the St Vincent's Hospital Sleep Centre, Melbourne. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 3:45 Sleep Issues Stats 6:43 Psychological Consequences of Poor Sleep 14:00 Sleep and Mental Illness 19:30 Mindsets towards sleep 30:20 Bedroom activities 33:45 What to do when you can't sleep 37:35 Sleeping in on weekends 43:30 Activities to do when awake to help sleep 49:00 Alcohol and sleep 50:15 Medication and sleep 58:50 Getting professional help 1:01:15 Sleep effort 1:08:30 Next steps for those with sleep issues Further resources mentioned in this episode: Hailey Meaklim Psychology- https://www.haileymeaklimpsychology.c... This Way Up Insomnia Program- https://thiswayup.org.au/programs/ins... Dr. Lullaby Program- https://drlullaby.com/ "The Sleep Book: How to Sleep Well Every Night" by Guy Meadows "After being challenged by a video game problem, sleep increases the chance to solve it" (2014) by Beijamini et. al. To view other episodes of TMWBS on YOUTUBE    / @thementalwellbei...   To view daily clips of TMWBS on YOUTUBE SHORTS https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwel... To listen to TMWBS on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4yAzyeo... To listen to TMWBS on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... To view TMWBS on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tmwbshow/ To view TMWBS on TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@tmwbspodcast To view TMWBS on TWITTER https://twitter.com/IndiDissa