PROF. SELENA BARTLETT

Neuroscience of Resilience

As lockdown restrictions begin to ease and borders reopen, it is timely to think about how we not only cope through the pandemic but thrive beyond it. The presentation will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on physical and mental health. How the pandemic has exposed more people to stress and anxiety, and the opportunity we all have to reset the way we think about brain health, and strategies we can implement to deal with these issues.
Professor Bartlett research studies explore how our brains respond to the stress of addictive behaviours such as bingeing on sweet foods, drinking, and smoking.  In the presentation, she will discuss how the brain works, and the ways that stress can lead to unhealthy habits. She will explain how to build brain resilience to enhance mental strength and lead a healthier lifestyle from a neuroscience perspective.