| Event Name | Mental Health Month Public Lecture |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Oct 23, 2024 5:30 pm |
| End Date | Oct 23, 2024 7:00 pm |
| Duration | 1 hour and 30 minutes |
| Description | Join us for our Mental Health Month Public Lecture, where we will be discussing advancing mental health care in people living with neurological disorders and the psychological toll of living with endometriosis. Advancing mental health care in people living with neurological disorders Speaker: Associate Professor Milena Gandy Neurological disorders affect the brain, spinal cord, or nerves, impacting about 1 in 6 Australians. These conditions are now the leading cause of disability worldwide. Alarmingly high rates of co-occurring mental health difficulties, especially depression and anxiety, significantly increase the burden of neurological disorders. Yet, the mental health care of people with these disorders remains suboptimal. In this talk, Dr Gandy will explore the gaps in care and how psychology can help bridge them. She will also share promising results from clinical trials of the Wellbeing Neuro Course, a digitally delivered psychological intervention for adults with neurological disorders. The psychological toll of living with endometriosis Speaker: Professor Kerry Sherman Endometriosis is a chronic pain condition that affects 1 in 8 Australians, yet we are only starting to understand the true impact of living with this condition. Professor Kerry Sherman will discuss her research that highlights the many different ways that endometriosis impacts our lives and the emotional and psychological challenges faced by people living with this condition. She will also talk about some of the interventions being developed to help people cope with endometriosis. |