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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. ‍ 👉Here's what you'll learn: The 6 pillars of Lifestyle Psychiatry The evidence for Yoga's effectiveness for mental health and mental illnesses How to kickstart your Yoga journey, even as a complete beginner ‍ How Yoga is being implemented in recent clinical trials at universities and much much more...! Dr. Vanika Chawla is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at Stanford University and co-leads the Stanford Lifestyle Psychiatry Clinic. Vanika completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Toronto and a fellowship in student mental health at Stanford University. She is also a practising Psychiatrist and Yoga teacher. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay informed about our future thought-provoking discussions! 🌟📚🔗 Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 4:35 What is Lifestyle Psychiatry? 7:28 Benefits of Lifestyle Psychiatry 14:58 The Emergence of Lifestyle Psychiatry 18:18 Evidence for Yoga in Mental Health 27:05 Mechanisms of Yoga for Mental Health 33:00 Is there a more effective type of Yoga? 39:25 Getting started with Yoga today 45:20 Incorporating Lifestyle Psychiatry in Teaching and Practice 53:30 Behaviour Change Strategies for Lifestyle Behaviours SHOW NOTES "Lifestyle Psychiatry" by Douglas Noordsy (2019) "The Future of Yoga for Mental Health Care" by Chawla et al. (2023) "Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials" by Noetel et al. (2024) "Effects of Yoga on depressive symptoms in people with mental disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis" by Brinsley et. al. (2021) "Effectiveness of physical activity interventions for improving depression, anxiety and distress: an overview of systematic reviews" by Singh et al. (2023) "Mood disorders clinical practice guidelines" by Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists "Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments" Yoga X @ Stanford https://www.yogaxteam.com/ International Association of Yoga Therapists https://www.iayt.org/

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. 🌟 Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 2:11 The 3 Psychological Needs 11:21 Work Motivation 101 25:16 How to be Autonomy-supportive 38:01 Workplace Cultures 44:16 Work Motivation in the Real World Dr. Tomas Jungert is a Senior Lecturer, Researcher and Associate Professor at Lund University. Tomas has conducted research for the past 20 years now on human motivation, educational psychology and school bullying but today we discuss his prolific research on workplace motivation. In this episode, expect to learn 1️⃣ The 3 basic psychological needs you need to satisfy to make work fulfilling 2️⃣ Strategies to enhance the intrinsic motivation of your employees and colleagues 3️⃣ Why rewarding your employees can actually decrease motivation and much much more... If you like this episode, be sure to check out "Workplace Motivation & Wellbeing" with Prof. Anja Olafsen 📢 Follow our Podcast for more evidence-based tips, expert insights and strategies to increase your wellbeing.

🌟 Welcome to The Mental Wellbeing College! 🌈 In this episode, join Dr. Nele Laporte & I as we discuss balancing autonomy and structure as the parent of a teenager, how adolescents can proactively satisfy their own needs, the importance of self-awareness in developing your identity and much more... Dr Nele Laporte is a Researcher and Motivational Wellbeing Trainer. She completed her PhD in Need Crafting at Ghent University. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 2:20 Autonomy in Adolescence 5:42 The 3 Basic Psychological Needs 11:15 Need Crafting 21:37 Need Crafting and Wellbeing 28:00 Need Crafting and Mental Illness 33:15 Parenting Adolescents 44:30 Lifecraft Intervention 51:05 Importance of Self-Awareness Further Resources "Adolescents as active managers of their own psychological needs: The role of need crafting in adolescence" by Laporte et. al. (2021) "Say hi to need crafting: the pro-active side of need based functioning in adolescence: the introduction of need crafting in a cross-sectional and longitudinal study" by Laporte et. al. (2019) "The role of daily need crafting in daily fluctuations in adolescents’ need-based and affective experience" by Laporte et. al. (2021) "Testing an Online Program to Foster Need Crafting During the COVID-19 Pandemic" by Laporte et. al. (2022) Lifecraft Intervention https://motivationbarometer.com/en/lifecraft/ "Purpose & Health" The Mental Wellbeing College episode with Dr. Pfund

🌟 Welcome to The Mental Wellbeing College! 🌈 In this episode, join Prof Kristoffer Henriksen & I as we discuss why & how different athletes respond differently to pressure, the benefits of ACT and Mindfulness in elite sport, why influential and affluent athletes are not immune to mental health challenges, how comparing your emotions to bus passengers can help you manage your mental health and more... 0:00 Show Intro 3:05 Dealing with Pressure 12:50 Changing vs. accepting thoughts 21:20 Athletes’ Mental Health Challenges 31:10 Athletic Environments 37:40 Changing Team Culture 3:05 Dealing with Pressure 12:50 Changing vs. accepting thoughts 21:20 Athletes’ Mental Health Challenges 31:10 Athletic Environments 37:40 Changing Team Culture 46:00 Creating Global Change in Sport Mental Health Further Resources “The relationship of strength of stimulus to rapidity of habit formation” (1908) by Yerkes and Dobson “View of Team Denmark’s sport psychology professional philosophy 2.0” (2020) by Diment et. al.

🌟 Welcome to The Mental Wellbeing College! 🌈 In this meaningful episode, join Dr. Nuriye Kupeli & I as we discuss the role of Palliative care for people living with Dementia, the Sandwich Carer’s experience, The Long Goodbye, hospital care for people living with Dementia and much more… 0:00 Show Intro 2:32 Nuriye’s journey 5:51 What is Dementia? 10:42 Issues in receiving a Dementia diagnosis 14.25 The Long Goodbye 22:03 Palliative Care in Dementia 24:57 The Family Carer Experience 32:22 Care Homes 44:02 Hospital Care 50:37 Improving Care Follow TMWBC on Youtube, Apple Pods, Spotify, Instagram, Tik Tok and Twitter. Further Resources YouGov Survey https://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychiatry/research/marie-curie-palliative-care-research-department/research/centre-dementia-palliative-care-26 “What are the barriers to care integration for those at the advanced stages of dementia living in care homes in the UK? Health care professional perspective” by Kupeli et. al. (2018) “Barriers to providing end-of-life care for people with dementia: A whole system qualitative study” by Dening et. al. (2012) (Note: This is the study I incorrectly referred to as the ‘Dening et. al. 2015’ study) TMWBC episode on Family Carer Experience with Professor Jacqueline Sin https://youtu.be/p9w9MHXPkuo?si=cFc5N2AOFtwXSAJJ NICE Impact Review on Hospital care for people living with Dementia https://www.nice.org.uk/about/what-we-do/into-practice/measuring-the-use-of-nice-guidance/impact-of-our-guidance/niceimpact-dementia/ch3-hospital-care Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, London https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/research/strategy/research-centres/marie-curie-palliative-care-research-unit-london Alzheimer’s Society UK https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

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