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Please join us for the Cecil Gibb Psychology Annual Lecture with Professor Orla Muldoon

Date: Thursday, 14 November 2024
Lecture: 5:30-6:30pm
Networking and poster presentations: 6:30-7:30pm
Venue: 131 Garran Road, Finkel, Lecture Theatre, John Curtin School of Medical Research, Acton, 2601

At this one-night only event, join us to hear influential and top ranked scientist Professor Orla Muldoon unpack and update some of the great debates regarding mental health.

Research in psychology, medicine and psychiatry has consistently highlighted the importance of both demographic variables and social relationships to the management of stress and health.

One way in which these social relationships can be theorised is through a social identity framework.

Whilst an understanding of the impact of social factors, and social identities in particular, on psychological stress has emerged, the extensive social-psychological literature on the nature of social relationships has not been integrated into our understanding of physiological stress responses.

This talk will cover how group memberships and social connectedness are key to understanding cardiovascular, immunological and hormonal stress responses and considers how these findings add value in health policy and practice.