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Panel discussion: supporting young people’s mental health
Young workers aged 18 to 30 are perceived to be under almost twice as much pressure in their lives as their more senior peers. They’re more likely to be worrying about debt or struggling to pay their bills, which is likely to add to their stress. Companies can and should focus on creating a more inclusive environment and be prepared to step up and support their people.
The way we sleep has a profound impact on how we feel the next day, our health and energy levels, and the way we perform at work and life in general. This session gives a scientific insight into this fascinating subject and offers practical solutions for getting a good night’s sleep and feeling more rested.
In this session, Dr Ayan Panja shares life-changing insights about how we can all improve our health and wellbeing using techniques and strategies he has seen work time and time again in over two decades of clinical practice. He explais the eight key factors which affect our health the most and share the simple ways that we can start to improve them.
Join Catherine Annis for 30-minutes to learn some simple breathing and movement techniques to help you unwind, release stress and unnecessary tension. Catherine briefly introduces the Vagus nerve and show how we can access it to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure and heart rate and improve sleep. This is a soothing session, suitable for everyone, regardless of movement experience and ability.
Nina Finlay, a certified Wim Hof Method instructor and Mark Peters, Tai Chi and Qigong master talk though the benefits of cold therapy and importance of breath and moving your body.
Don’t worry, an ice bath is not essential for you to take part in the session!
Snacking seems so simple. If you’re hungry, eat! And let’s be honest, we all snack. But do we all snack smart? With a bit of planning and attention to some basic knowledge, you can be a much smarter snacker. In this session, our guest speaker, Lucy Kerrison, discusses strategies for smart snacking which will help supply you with all the daily fibre and nutrients you need, stopping the post-snack guilty feeling.
Lucy Kerrison, expert dietician at The Gut Health Doctor, gives tips and trick to help you to snack smart. Looking at planning, eating mindfully and even how to overcome those chocolate cravings, Lucy will help you let go of guilt and worry about snacking and embrace the power of having control of your choices.
If you've always wanted to try eating like a vegetarian or vegan but didn't know where to start, this session is for you! Nutritionist and author Rhiannon Lambert shares her tips on how to start your own vegan or vegetarian diet, the varied diet options available to those who choose these lifestyles, and how this impacts exercise and training.
Plant-based eating is an easy way to start living more sustainably. Not only are plant-based meals good for your body, but they're also good for the environment! Nutritionist and author Rhiannon Lambert shares her guide to sustainable eating. From plant-based food to reducing kitchen waste, this session will help you make informed decisions about eating more sustainability.