Mental Health and Well-being Research and Training Hub

06/05/2026

Science suggests... Maybe you *should* talk to strangers?!

Learn more here: https://drpozzulo.substack.com/p/once-upon-a-stranger-the-science

06/03/2026

Reading for Wellbeing - Book Talk with Dr. Joanna Pozzulo
INDIGO PRESENTS
Read Well. Feel Better. Live Better.

Join us for an inspiring evening of conversation, connection, and discovery as we welcome Dr. Joanna Pozzulo, Chancellor’s Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University and author for a special book talk.

This engaging Book Talk will explore how reading can positively shape our mental health, daily habits, and overall well-being. In this 2nd installment, Dr. Pozzulo will lead the discussion featuring the book The Positive Shift by Catherine A. Sanderson, Ph.D, offering readers practical and easy strategies for changing maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors so they can live longer, happier lives.

Whether you're a curious reader, wellness enthusiast, or simply looking for a meaningful way to spend your evening, this conversation invites you to reflect, learn, and grow.
Indigo - Pinecrest
Pinecrest Shopping Centre, 2735 Iris
Ottawa, Ontario
Tuesday, August 18
6PM ET
Reserve your seat:

Get event information and buy your tickets at Ticketscene!

05/24/2026

05/20/2026

New substack by Dr. Pozzulo! Check it out: https://drpozzulo.substack.com/p/a-laugh-a-day-keeps-the-doctor-away

05/15/2026

New episode up! joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss her book The Brain Never Sleeps: Why We Dream and What It Means for Our Health. Why do we dream and what purpose do dreams serve? What happens in the brain while we sleep? And how does dreaming affect our mental and physical health? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode.

05/13/2026

New substack post! Read here: https://drpozzulo.substack.com/p/exercise-can-lift-you-up

05/13/2026

New substack post!

https://drpozzulo.substack.com/p/exercise-can-lift-you-up

05/05/2026

Join us later this month for an inspiring evening with Dr. Joanna Pozzulo! Reserve your spaces today!

https://ticketscene.ca/events/61472/qrcode

04/24/2026

New Substack post up! Read it by following the link in bio.

You've had a long day. Your body is ready for sleep - but your mind isn't.

Instead, it loops. Past conversations and interactions are on replay. Future worries take shape. Small concerns grow out of proportion.

Sound familiar?

This pattern of thinking is often called rumination - and is one of the most common barriers to sleep. It's a well-studied cognitive process involving repetitive, negatively focused thinking that is associated with heightened emotional arousal and difficulty disengaging from distressing thoughts.

The good news: there are evidence-based strategies that can help!