Manage Stress, Improve Sleep: A Science-Based Talk

​Event Overview

​We are excited to announce our upcoming offline event in London. Led in English and lasting 1 hour 45 minutes, this program combines insights from neuroscience, psychology, and practical tools to help you understand stress and anxiety, and learn how to recover effectively—both in the moment and over the long term.

​Format: Offline, English-led
Duration: 1h 45m
Location: Attendance is subject to approval due to high demand. The confirmed venue details will be shared with approved participants.

​Through three talks and a guided Q&A, participants will explore:

• ​What happens in the brain when anxiety strikes
• ​How different stress types affect us and our sleep
• ​Practical short- and long-term strategies for managing stress and recovering daily

​Agenda (1h 45m)

​10 min | Introduction
Welcome remarks, event framing, and a brief overview of stress, anxiety, and recovery.

​20–25 min | Talk 1 – Managing Stress & Anxiety: Short-Term & Long-Term (Jenny)

• ​Short-term resets: breathing, boundary setting, cognitive cues
• ​Long-term strategies: routines, sleep hygiene, workload shaping, social support
• ​Practical tool: The Thought Record Sheet (structure & at-home use)
• ​Knowing when to seek professional help

​20–25 min | Talk 2 – Your Brain on Anxiety: Amygdala & Regulation (Amy)

• ​What happens in the amygdala and brain when anxiety strikes
• ​Two neural pathways of anxiety
• ​How sleep influences amygdala regulation
• ​Strategies to calm the amygdala

​20–25 min | Talk 3 – Mapping Stress: Types, Triggers & Sleep Links (Qi)

• ​Acute vs. chronic stress
• ​Eustress vs. distress
• ​Predictability & controllability
• ​Social-evaluative threat
• ​Impact of stress types on sleep onset, maintenance, and early waking

​20–25 min | Interactive Q&A

• ​Audience polls (anonymous, stress/sleep experience)
• ​Guided expert Q&A with prompts such as:
• • ​Fastest ways to reduce anxiety in minutes vs. reliable long-term strategies
  • ​Structuring a day under pressure to protect focus and energy
  • ​What to track to measure progress (stress 0–10, sleep quality, triggers)
  • ​How to maintain gains and handle relapses during peak stress

​⏱ Total time: ~1h 45m

​Speakers

​Jenny
Lecturer in Psychology
Jenny holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology and has over 14 years of research experience, along with more than 2 years as a therapist and life coach. She combines psychoanalysis, CBT, mindfulness, and coaching techniques to support emotional well-being and resilience in daily life.

​Amy
Founder of a HealthTech App
Amy earned her PhD in Behavioral Science and is the founder of a HealthTech app focused on innovation in mental health. She bridges research and practical application to design impactful solutions for stress management and well-being.

​Qi
PhD Candidate in Entrepreneurship and Stress Research
Qi is a doctoral researcher focusing on the intersection of stress and entrepreneurship. She is a member of the Healthcare Innovation Pitching Society and works as an independent healthcare consultant. Her work explores how stress and innovation interact to drive positive change for individuals and organizations.

​Host

​Enlighten Mind Wellbeing
This event is hosted by Enlighten Mind Wellbeing, a platform dedicated to advancing mental health awareness, science communication, and practical innovation. Our mission is to connect academic research with real-world tools, supporting individuals and communities in managing stress, improving sleep, and fostering resilience.