Brain and Mind Centre
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We are at the forefront of #mentalhealth & #neuroscience #research. We collaborate across industries & disciplines to find answers to global #health challenges.
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Congrats to A/Prof @frankiorfino.bsky.social and Christine Song - recipients of @sydney.edu.au 2025 Vice-Chancellor's Awards ⭐
Congrats to 68 award recipients – 13 individuals and 7 teams – honoured this year.
#LeadershipForGood
All recipients -> lnkd.in/gXbVtb_S
@ian-hickie.bsky.social
Congrats to 68 award recipients – 13 individuals and 7 teams – honoured this year.
#LeadershipForGood
All recipients -> lnkd.in/gXbVtb_S
@ian-hickie.bsky.social
A first-of-its-kind study could answer one of the most important neuroscience questions about the impact of oxytocin on the brain and body
Read ✅ www.sydney.edu.au/brain-mind/n...
www.nature.com/articles/s42...
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Groundbreaking study to pave way for oxytocin tracing in humans
www.sydney.edu.au
December 17, 2025 at 4:31 AM
A first-of-its-kind study could answer one of the most important neuroscience questions about the impact of oxytocin on the brain and body
Read ✅ www.sydney.edu.au/brain-mind/n...
www.nature.com/articles/s42...
Read ✅ www.sydney.edu.au/brain-mind/n...
www.nature.com/articles/s42...
PERIscope Commercialisation Awards 🏆 Congrats to Dr Ann-Na Cho, Dr Hannah Bowrey and Dr Morgan James of Brain and Mind Centre
#LeadershipForGood
Read more -> www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion...
#LeadershipForGood
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December 11, 2025 at 5:31 AM
PERIscope Commercialisation Awards 🏆 Congrats to Dr Ann-Na Cho, Dr Hannah Bowrey and Dr Morgan James of Brain and Mind Centre
#LeadershipForGood
Read more -> www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion...
#LeadershipForGood
Read more -> www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion...
Congrats to A/Prof @frankiorfino.bsky.social and Christine Song - recipients of @sydney.edu.au 2025 Vice-Chancellor's Awards ⭐
Congrats to 68 award recipients – 13 individuals and 7 teams – honoured this year.
#LeadershipForGood
All recipients -> lnkd.in/gXbVtb_S
@ian-hickie.bsky.social
Congrats to 68 award recipients – 13 individuals and 7 teams – honoured this year.
#LeadershipForGood
All recipients -> lnkd.in/gXbVtb_S
@ian-hickie.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Congrats to A/Prof @frankiorfino.bsky.social and Christine Song - recipients of @sydney.edu.au 2025 Vice-Chancellor's Awards ⭐
Congrats to 68 award recipients – 13 individuals and 7 teams – honoured this year.
#LeadershipForGood
All recipients -> lnkd.in/gXbVtb_S
@ian-hickie.bsky.social
Congrats to 68 award recipients – 13 individuals and 7 teams – honoured this year.
#LeadershipForGood
All recipients -> lnkd.in/gXbVtb_S
@ian-hickie.bsky.social
@aunz.theconversation.com 🚨Home-based care could help many with acute mental illness
A regional NSW public hospital will soon close its mental health inpatient facility in favour of a home-based service.
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A regional NSW public hospital will soon close its mental health inpatient facility in favour of a home-based service.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:58 AM
@aunz.theconversation.com 🚨Home-based care could help many with acute mental illness
A regional NSW public hospital will soon close its mental health inpatient facility in favour of a home-based service.
📰 lnkd.in/gSquB5cf
A regional NSW public hospital will soon close its mental health inpatient facility in favour of a home-based service.
📰 lnkd.in/gSquB5cf
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For many people with acute mental illness, ‘hospital in the home’ means living well in the community - Great Conversation article by Sebastian Rosenberg
'Our mental health system is under enormous pressure,' says Rosenberg.
📰 bit.ly/SebRosenberg...
'Our mental health system is under enormous pressure,' says Rosenberg.
📰 bit.ly/SebRosenberg...
For many people with acute mental illness, ‘hospital in the home’ means living well in the community
Australia’s response to mental illness is still hospital-centric. Treating more patients in their homes is a step in the right direction.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:13 AM
For many people with acute mental illness, ‘hospital in the home’ means living well in the community - Great Conversation article by Sebastian Rosenberg
'Our mental health system is under enormous pressure,' says Rosenberg.
📰 bit.ly/SebRosenberg...
'Our mental health system is under enormous pressure,' says Rosenberg.
📰 bit.ly/SebRosenberg...
For many people with acute mental illness, ‘hospital in the home’ means living well in the community - Great Conversation article by Sebastian Rosenberg
'Our mental health system is under enormous pressure,' says Rosenberg.
📰 bit.ly/SebRosenberg...
'Our mental health system is under enormous pressure,' says Rosenberg.
📰 bit.ly/SebRosenberg...
For many people with acute mental illness, ‘hospital in the home’ means living well in the community
Australia’s response to mental illness is still hospital-centric. Treating more patients in their homes is a step in the right direction.
bit.ly
November 28, 2025 at 5:13 AM
For many people with acute mental illness, ‘hospital in the home’ means living well in the community - Great Conversation article by Sebastian Rosenberg
'Our mental health system is under enormous pressure,' says Rosenberg.
📰 bit.ly/SebRosenberg...
'Our mental health system is under enormous pressure,' says Rosenberg.
📰 bit.ly/SebRosenberg...
🧠 New research shows digital tools could help close youth mental health care gap in #WesternSydney
🔗https://bit.ly/YouthMentalHealthDeclineWesternSydney
🔗https://bit.ly/YouthMentalHealthDeclineWesternSydney
October 2, 2025 at 12:59 AM
🧠 New research shows digital tools could help close youth mental health care gap in #WesternSydney
🔗https://bit.ly/YouthMentalHealthDeclineWesternSydney
🔗https://bit.ly/YouthMentalHealthDeclineWesternSydney
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New study by @a-ambikairajah.bsky.social which investigates the time to diagnosis of the frontotemporal lobar degeneration syndromes relative to Alzheimer's disease.
dx.doi.org/10.1002/dad2...
@brainandmindcentre.bsky.social
@uccarat.bsky.social
@alzdemjournals.bsky.social
#endFTD
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@brainandmindcentre.bsky.social
@uccarat.bsky.social
@alzdemjournals.bsky.social
#endFTD
A Bayesian analysis of diagnostic timelines across Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, and other neurodegenerative conditions
INTRODUCTION Timely diagnosis is crucial for managing neurodegenerative conditions. This study investigated whether time from symptom onset to diagnosis differs by clinical syndrome and sex. METHO...
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September 30, 2025 at 4:25 AM
New study by @a-ambikairajah.bsky.social which investigates the time to diagnosis of the frontotemporal lobar degeneration syndromes relative to Alzheimer's disease.
dx.doi.org/10.1002/dad2...
@brainandmindcentre.bsky.social
@uccarat.bsky.social
@alzdemjournals.bsky.social
#endFTD
dx.doi.org/10.1002/dad2...
@brainandmindcentre.bsky.social
@uccarat.bsky.social
@alzdemjournals.bsky.social
#endFTD
ABC Listen ✅ www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
in conversation with Prof Olivier Piguet. Experts want the diagnostic guidelines for FTD to be broadened, as they currently exclude patients with #MemoryLoss
@frontier-usyd.bsky.social
in conversation with Prof Olivier Piguet. Experts want the diagnostic guidelines for FTD to be broadened, as they currently exclude patients with #MemoryLoss
@frontier-usyd.bsky.social
The problem of misdiagnosis in frontotemporal dementia - ABC listen
Frontotemporal dementia has been in the headlines recently because of the diagnosis of Bruce Willis in 2023.
It's one of the most common forms of younger-onset dementia but there are fears many case...
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September 14, 2025 at 11:52 PM
ABC Listen ✅ www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
in conversation with Prof Olivier Piguet. Experts want the diagnostic guidelines for FTD to be broadened, as they currently exclude patients with #MemoryLoss
@frontier-usyd.bsky.social
in conversation with Prof Olivier Piguet. Experts want the diagnostic guidelines for FTD to be broadened, as they currently exclude patients with #MemoryLoss
@frontier-usyd.bsky.social
📰 Researchers call for updates to diagnostic criteria for bvFTD, in study published in Alz & Dementia
BvFTD is the most common form of FTD accounting for up to 70% of cases.
Prof Olivier_Piguet Director @frontier-usyd.bsky.social
✅ bit.ly/RestrictiveC...
BvFTD is the most common form of FTD accounting for up to 70% of cases.
Prof Olivier_Piguet Director @frontier-usyd.bsky.social
✅ bit.ly/RestrictiveC...
Restrictive criteria for frontotemporal dementia lead to late treatment
Dementia experts at the University of Sydney are calling for a review of criteria to help families, carers and patients receive support earlier in their illness.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:12 AM
📰 Researchers call for updates to diagnostic criteria for bvFTD, in study published in Alz & Dementia
BvFTD is the most common form of FTD accounting for up to 70% of cases.
Prof Olivier_Piguet Director @frontier-usyd.bsky.social
✅ bit.ly/RestrictiveC...
BvFTD is the most common form of FTD accounting for up to 70% of cases.
Prof Olivier_Piguet Director @frontier-usyd.bsky.social
✅ bit.ly/RestrictiveC...
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It's natural that as we get older, our body and mind decline. How might we all live well, for longer, at any stage of life?
Join @sydney.edu.au experts for fresh insights and evidence unlocking our understanding of healthy brain ageing.
Wednesday 24 September, 6:30pm. Register free!
Join @sydney.edu.au experts for fresh insights and evidence unlocking our understanding of healthy brain ageing.
Wednesday 24 September, 6:30pm. Register free!
Slow ageing
Join University of Sydney experts for fresh insights and evidence unlocking our understanding of healthy brain ageing. How might we all live – and stay – well, for longer, at any stage of life?
www.sydney.edu.au
September 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
It's natural that as we get older, our body and mind decline. How might we all live well, for longer, at any stage of life?
Join @sydney.edu.au experts for fresh insights and evidence unlocking our understanding of healthy brain ageing.
Wednesday 24 September, 6:30pm. Register free!
Join @sydney.edu.au experts for fresh insights and evidence unlocking our understanding of healthy brain ageing.
Wednesday 24 September, 6:30pm. Register free!
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It's nice to see our research receiving the media attention it deserves. #endFTD
www.abc.net.au/news/health/...
Here is the linked paper:
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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@sydney.edu.au
@alzdemjournals.bsky.social
@alzassociation.bsky.social
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Here is the linked paper:
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
@brainandmindcentre.bsky.social
@sydney.edu.au
@alzdemjournals.bsky.social
@alzassociation.bsky.social
Younger-onset dementia patients missing out on timely diagnosis
Dementia researchers are calling for changes to the way one of the most common forms of younger-onset dementia is diagnosed, arguing current guidelines are overly restrictive and could delay access to...
www.abc.net.au
August 27, 2025 at 11:21 PM
It's nice to see our research receiving the media attention it deserves. #endFTD
www.abc.net.au/news/health/...
Here is the linked paper:
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
@brainandmindcentre.bsky.social
@sydney.edu.au
@alzdemjournals.bsky.social
@alzassociation.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/health/...
Here is the linked paper:
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
@brainandmindcentre.bsky.social
@sydney.edu.au
@alzdemjournals.bsky.social
@alzassociation.bsky.social
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Join @sydney.edu.au experts to explore healthy ageing, new research into the ethics and science of dementia prevention.
Featuring @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social researchers Eleanor Drummond & Olivier Piguet, sociologist Gilbert Knaggs from FASS, and host Elfy Scott.
Register now: bit.ly/4pq3tYP
Featuring @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social researchers Eleanor Drummond & Olivier Piguet, sociologist Gilbert Knaggs from FASS, and host Elfy Scott.
Register now: bit.ly/4pq3tYP
September 5, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Join @sydney.edu.au experts to explore healthy ageing, new research into the ethics and science of dementia prevention.
Featuring @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social researchers Eleanor Drummond & Olivier Piguet, sociologist Gilbert Knaggs from FASS, and host Elfy Scott.
Register now: bit.ly/4pq3tYP
Featuring @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social researchers Eleanor Drummond & Olivier Piguet, sociologist Gilbert Knaggs from FASS, and host Elfy Scott.
Register now: bit.ly/4pq3tYP
#RaisingAwareness for Dementia in Culturally Diverse communities.
Prof @lee-faylow.bsky.social leads #FacingDementiaTogether program to raise awareness and break down stigma in Southwest Sydney’s Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese communities
Read: lnkd.in/gDSKvFzw
Prof @lee-faylow.bsky.social leads #FacingDementiaTogether program to raise awareness and break down stigma in Southwest Sydney’s Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese communities
Read: lnkd.in/gDSKvFzw
August 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
#RaisingAwareness for Dementia in Culturally Diverse communities.
Prof @lee-faylow.bsky.social leads #FacingDementiaTogether program to raise awareness and break down stigma in Southwest Sydney’s Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese communities
Read: lnkd.in/gDSKvFzw
Prof @lee-faylow.bsky.social leads #FacingDementiaTogether program to raise awareness and break down stigma in Southwest Sydney’s Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese communities
Read: lnkd.in/gDSKvFzw
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ABCListens 📻 App MIA (#MentalHealth Intelligence Agent) is an AI tool project led by BMC researchers @frankiorfino.bsky.social @ian-hickie.bsky.social which aims to provide a safer tool for young people - using evidence-based mental health tools.
Listen now ➡️https://lnkd.in/gZG9Ucja
Listen now ➡️https://lnkd.in/gZG9Ucja
August 15, 2025 at 4:46 AM
ABCListens 📻 App MIA (#MentalHealth Intelligence Agent) is an AI tool project led by BMC researchers @frankiorfino.bsky.social @ian-hickie.bsky.social which aims to provide a safer tool for young people - using evidence-based mental health tools.
Listen now ➡️https://lnkd.in/gZG9Ucja
Listen now ➡️https://lnkd.in/gZG9Ucja
ABCListens 📻 App MIA (#MentalHealth Intelligence Agent) is an AI tool project led by BMC researchers @frankiorfino.bsky.social @ian-hickie.bsky.social which aims to provide a safer tool for young people - using evidence-based mental health tools.
Listen now ➡️https://lnkd.in/gZG9Ucja
Listen now ➡️https://lnkd.in/gZG9Ucja
August 15, 2025 at 4:46 AM
ABCListens 📻 App MIA (#MentalHealth Intelligence Agent) is an AI tool project led by BMC researchers @frankiorfino.bsky.social @ian-hickie.bsky.social which aims to provide a safer tool for young people - using evidence-based mental health tools.
Listen now ➡️https://lnkd.in/gZG9Ucja
Listen now ➡️https://lnkd.in/gZG9Ucja
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What is self-talk? Does everyone have a little voice in their head? Or only some of us? How can self-talk help us, and hinder us? Can we control our self-talk? New pod w Ian Hickie and me
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podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/m...
Minding Your Mind
Health & Fitness Podcast · Updated Weekly · Mental health expert Prof Ian Hickie and author & broadcaster James O’Loghlin explore all aspects of mental health; the different types of mental health iss...
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July 1, 2025 at 1:24 AM
What is self-talk? Does everyone have a little voice in their head? Or only some of us? How can self-talk help us, and hinder us? Can we control our self-talk? New pod w Ian Hickie and me
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/m...
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/m...
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Microdosing delight to combat stress; interesting concept, backed by neuroscience. Was a pleasure to comment on the very excellent work of @drrachelbarr.bsky.social on how the experience of delight can tune down our stress response. @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/he...
As we stress more than ever, is it time to ‘microdose delight’?
Our brains are not built to handle the daily threats modern humans face. But there’s a trick that may help them.
www.smh.com.au
August 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Microdosing delight to combat stress; interesting concept, backed by neuroscience. Was a pleasure to comment on the very excellent work of @drrachelbarr.bsky.social on how the experience of delight can tune down our stress response. @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/he...
Exciting Leadership Opportunity - Applications are open for role of Co-Director, Brain and Mind Centre at the @Sydney_Uni #LeadershipforGood
☑️ Find out more and apply here: lnkd.in/gUGmJSfn
@ian-hickie.bsky.social
☑️ Find out more and apply here: lnkd.in/gUGmJSfn
@ian-hickie.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Exciting Leadership Opportunity - Applications are open for role of Co-Director, Brain and Mind Centre at the @Sydney_Uni #LeadershipforGood
☑️ Find out more and apply here: lnkd.in/gUGmJSfn
@ian-hickie.bsky.social
☑️ Find out more and apply here: lnkd.in/gUGmJSfn
@ian-hickie.bsky.social
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For those who enjoy the podcast with @jamesologhlin.bsky.social and me, joint us for this latest exercise in improving your mental health and wellbeing
June 19, 2025 at 6:09 AM
For those who enjoy the podcast with @jamesologhlin.bsky.social and me, joint us for this latest exercise in improving your mental health and wellbeing
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Lots of insights and practical tips here - improving our collective mental health is our goal
For those who enjoy the podcast with @jamesologhlin.bsky.social and me, joint us for this latest exercise in improving your mental health and wellbeing
June 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Lots of insights and practical tips here - improving our collective mental health is our goal
📰 lnkd.in/gHMjWESt
Groundbreaking research @sydney.edu.au identifies brain protein involved in development of #Parkinsons disease and way to modify it, paving the way for future treatments for the disease.
Funding Michael J Fox Foundation, Shake it Up Australia, NHMRC,
Groundbreaking research @sydney.edu.au identifies brain protein involved in development of #Parkinsons disease and way to modify it, paving the way for future treatments for the disease.
Funding Michael J Fox Foundation, Shake it Up Australia, NHMRC,
July 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Groundbreaking research @sydney.edu.au identifies brain protein involved in development of #Parkinsons disease and way to modify it, paving the way for future treatments for the disease.
Funding Michael J Fox Foundation, Shake it Up Australia, NHMRC,
Groundbreaking research @sydney.edu.au identifies brain protein involved in development of #Parkinsons disease and way to modify it, paving the way for future treatments for the disease.
Funding Michael J Fox Foundation, Shake it Up Australia, NHMRC,
Great turnout for Mid-Year event in the courtyard with heaters 🔥
It's been an amazing 6 months of 2025 with Co-directors
@ian-hickie.bsky.social noting our achievements so far! Researchers @frankiorfino.bsky.social spoke on their team's achievements!
@sydney.edu.au
It's been an amazing 6 months of 2025 with Co-directors
@ian-hickie.bsky.social noting our achievements so far! Researchers @frankiorfino.bsky.social spoke on their team's achievements!
@sydney.edu.au
June 30, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Great turnout for Mid-Year event in the courtyard with heaters 🔥
It's been an amazing 6 months of 2025 with Co-directors
@ian-hickie.bsky.social noting our achievements so far! Researchers @frankiorfino.bsky.social spoke on their team's achievements!
@sydney.edu.au
It's been an amazing 6 months of 2025 with Co-directors
@ian-hickie.bsky.social noting our achievements so far! Researchers @frankiorfino.bsky.social spoke on their team's achievements!
@sydney.edu.au
Great turnout!
Decoding Genetics of Autism
Speakers:
Prof Jonathan Sebat - UCSD
Prof Lilia Lakoucheva - UCSD
Dr. Alan Ma - Children’s Hosp Westmead,
Prof. Katrina Williams - @MonashUni
Hosted by BMC/Child Neurodevelopment team @adamguastella.bsky.social
Decoding Genetics of Autism
Speakers:
Prof Jonathan Sebat - UCSD
Prof Lilia Lakoucheva - UCSD
Dr. Alan Ma - Children’s Hosp Westmead,
Prof. Katrina Williams - @MonashUni
Hosted by BMC/Child Neurodevelopment team @adamguastella.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Great turnout!
Decoding Genetics of Autism
Speakers:
Prof Jonathan Sebat - UCSD
Prof Lilia Lakoucheva - UCSD
Dr. Alan Ma - Children’s Hosp Westmead,
Prof. Katrina Williams - @MonashUni
Hosted by BMC/Child Neurodevelopment team @adamguastella.bsky.social
Decoding Genetics of Autism
Speakers:
Prof Jonathan Sebat - UCSD
Prof Lilia Lakoucheva - UCSD
Dr. Alan Ma - Children’s Hosp Westmead,
Prof. Katrina Williams - @MonashUni
Hosted by BMC/Child Neurodevelopment team @adamguastella.bsky.social
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Five key mental health priorities for new Labor Government, here: www.croakey.org/five-priorit... @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
Five priorities for the Albanese Government to transform Australia’s mental health system
Introduction by Croakey: In the wake of its historic election victory, the Albanese Government now has a rare opportunity to
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May 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Five key mental health priorities for new Labor Government, here: www.croakey.org/five-priorit... @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social