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Thursday Programme

Mental Wealth Festival 2025

All That We Are - Uncovering the Hidden Truths Behind our Behaviour at Work

Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Location: Cultureplex
Speaker(s): Gabriella Braun

Join us for a Mental Wealth Festival discussion with Gabriella Braun, Director of Working Well and author of All That We Are, as she shares insights from her work helping leaders and teams uncover the deeper dynamics of workplace behaviour.

Neurodiversity in the Workplace 

Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Location: Cultureplex
Speaker(s): Dr Mel Romualdez, Dr Brian Irvine, Shaun Flores & Ian Tucknott

Join Dr Mel Romualdez, Dr Brian Irvine, Shaun Flores, and special guests for a powerful conversation on neurodiversity in education and the workplace. Discover how we can rethink traditional environments and transform neurotypical workplaces into inclusive, dynamic spaces where diverse minds can thrive. 

Optimising Future Health: Practical Strategies to Stay Healthier for Longer 

Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Location: Cultureplex
Speaker(s): Dr Zoe Schaedel & Dr Olivia Hum

Join Dr Zoe Schaedel and Dr Olivia Hum to discover how evidence-based strategies can boost your health span, reduce chronic disease risks, and empower you to thrive with energy and wellbeing.

Boost Your Brain Power: Take Charge of Your Mind 

Time: 15:00 - 16:30
Location: Cultureplex
Speaker(s): Shammi Khalis, Sonal Kapoor

Ready to sharpen your focus, improve your memory, and feel more in control of your thoughts?  Join this dynamic workshop led by Shammi Khalis, founder of Brain Abilitiez (The A to Z of abilities)..

Reimagining Wellbeing for the 21st Century 

Time: 17:00 - 18:00
Location: Cultureplex
Speaker(s): Dr Alastair Santhouse, Dr Mark Fabian & Bidisha

Join one of the UK’s leading neuropsychiatrists, Dr Alastair Santhouse, and a leading scholar of wellbeing public policy, Dr Mark Fabian, as they discuss the changing landscape of mental health and wellbeing in the UK today.

Frazzled Online Meeting 

Time: 17:30 - 18:30
Location: Online
Speaker(s): Renu

Join us for an online version of Frazzled facilitated peer support meetings.

Frazzled meetings are designed to provide confidential and non-judgmental peer support, where people who are feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of life can talk openly, connect and feel heard.

Beliefism: How to stop hating the people we disagree with

Time: 18:45 - 20:00
Location: John Lyons Theatre
Speaker(s): Professor Paul Dolan

Join leading behavioural scientist Professor Paul Dolan for his keynote talk on Beliefism, his groundbreaking exploration of how we discriminate against those with differing beliefs.

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