Top Mental Health Speakers in Tasmania

Like many places in the world, mental health struggles are a big burden for Tasmanians. Burnout, poor work-life balance, cost of living and personal issues are just a handful of the issues that add pressure to life in Tassie. While conversations around mental health are improving across Australia, it can still be tough to address these topics or know where to start in making positive changes.

One effective approach is to bring in a mental health speaker who can offer practical advice and share personal stories, and encourage honest discussions about life’s challenges. Tasmania is home to several experts who can provide valuable insights into building resilience and managing mental wellness. Here are five of the top mental health speakers from the ICMI roster who can inspire your audience and offer actionable strategies for improving mental health in various settings.

 

Dr Larissa Bartlett

Discover the origins, benefits and science behind mindfulness practice. Larissa Bartlett offers presentations that focus on applications of mindfulness at home and in the workplace. She also touches on resilience, choiceful living, personal evolution and culture change through the power of conversation.

 

Dr Rebecca Chabot 

Founder of Pure Wellness Tasmania, Rebecca Chabot is a respected mindfulness practitioner who also holds multiple degrees including a PhD in ecology. Her dynamic keynotes and workshops deliver an evidence-based and holistic approach to wellness. As a scientist, she also brings academic rigour to wellness by incorporating the latest research, particularly in neuroscience.

 

The Hon Peter Gutwein GAICD

Former Premier of Tasmania Peter Gutwein has plenty of insights to offer in areas of leadership, economics, climate action and goal setting. However, he also focuses on wellbeing in his presentations. He is a big believer in the importance of prioritising physical and mental health as a way of improving quality of life.

 

Mitch McPherson

Founder of SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY, Mitch McPherson is an incredible advocate for mental health and wellness. Motivated by the loss of his brother’s life, he implemented dynamic programs into schools and sporting clubs to help educate Tasmanians on the issues surrounding mental health. He talks about how to help people who are not okay and what warning signs to look out for.

 

Dr Lila Landowski

Multi-award-winning neuroscientist and senior lecturer at the University of Tasmania, Dr Lila Landowski is passionate about community health and wellbeing. She aims to help the public improve mental health through scientific insights. This includes what neuroscience tells us about stress, sleep, decision making and other processes that affect our wellbeing.

 

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