Join us for our Mental Health Month Public Lecture on Wednesday 23 October 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 | 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.

“It does weigh you down a bit. Your lows can get a bit lower –  you can sometimes feel very helpless.” – The Psychological Toll of Living with Endometriosis | 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.