Overview

The Research School of Psychology at the Australian National University, along with the Black Dog Institute, are proud to offer a free webinar on ‘The impact of information (and misinformation) on mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 Pandemic’.

This practical webinar will look at how we consume information, ways we can manage misinformation and explore the associated links between general wellbeing and mental health.

This is an inter-disciplinary webinar, and will draw on experts from the disciplines of Sociology, Psychology, Medicine and Epidemiology in a conversation facilitated by Associate Professor Bruce Christensen from the Research School of Psychology. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the panel.

This webinar will cover:

• How information travels online
• How to separate facts from fiction
• Social media consumption and anxiety
• Challenges of science communication in the context of COVID-19

Panel of Presenters

Robert Ackland

Robert is a Professor at the School of Sociology at the Australian National University, and works at the intersection of empirical social science and computer science, developing new approaches for studying networks on the World Wide Web.

Eryn Newman

Eryn Newman is a Cognitive Psychologist and a Lecturer in the Research School of Psychology at the Australian National University. Dr Newman’s research focuses on the ways that memory and belief can go awry, and how various cognitive biases influence the way we evaluate information around us.

Jan Orman

Jan Orman is a General Practitioner Services Consultant at Black Dog Institute. In addition to her clinical work as a GP, Jan has worked for the last 10 years as a facilitator in Black Dog Institute’s Professional Education team, teaching GPs and allied health professionals about various aspects of the management of mood disorders.

Kathryn Glass

Kathryn Glass is an Associate Professor at the Research School of Population Health at the Australian National University and her areas of expertise are in epidemiology and biological mathematics.

Webinar Facilitator

Bruce Christensen

Bruce Christensen is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist and Director of Professional Programs at the Research School of Psychology at the Australian National University.

Who is this webinar for?

Everyone in the community is very welcome to join this one-hour webinar.

Is this a free event?

Yes

When will this event be?

The webinar will be held on Thursday 14th May at 8.00pm (AEST).

How to log in?

You will receive a link to the webinar upon registration.

What equipment do I need?

A stable internet connection and a computer or device.

Please note that this webinar will be recorded.