Topics we share in this conversation are: (1) Why is it incredibly important to maintain a healthy work-life balance? (2) What is the impact of micro stress doses (MSDs) and it’s implications on workplace wellbeing? (3) How might we make structural and psychological changes to cultivate a healthy work-life balance?

Have you experienced the feeling of déjà vu? By dipping your feet into three thought experiments, we unpack the interactions between the mind, body, past experiences and social environment to create strange and beautiful experiences.

After a hearty laugh reflecting on our own misperceptions, the deeper psychological question to examine is — “What is the function of our delusions?”. Understanding the purpose behind them can give us the tools to dismantle harmful delusions and embrace the useful ones.

When we start to effortlessly take actions in anticipation of a future reward, we develop a habit. The formation of neural circuits make some habits more likely to occur and other actions less likely. This is how good and bad habits are birthed.

Everyday India loses over 400 lives in road accidents. While 65% of these are due to truck collisions, many accidents are caused due to lack of formal training and 20% of the time drivers are driving drowsy to meet timelines. Most of these accidents are due to human error and can be easily avoided.

How does wisdom from Pacific models play a role in shaping how we think about community wellbeing? What is behavioural science and how is it helpful in the context of community wellbeing? This Mental Health Awareness Week, join the panel discussion with Viliami Toafa, Leanna Dey, James Heimuli and Vishal George as they explore this topic.