Healthy Debate: Good Stress vs Bad Stress

The majority of Australians feel that stress impacts their physical health (72%) and mental health (64%) but very few reported seeking professional help. (Stress and Wellbeing in Australia Survey 2015)

How does stress affect you?

Do you thrive from stress or is it affecting your mental and physical well-being?

Do you continue what you are doing or is it time for change?

Let’s look at both sides of the coin with the upcoming debate on Good Stress vs Bad stress.

Hosted by the wonderful Wendy Harmer

In a career spanning four decades, Wendy has found success as a journalist, columnist, radio broadcaster, TV host, author, playwright and comic performer. Most recently she was the co-presenter on ABC Sydney radio breakfast. In 2022 she has again turned her efforts to writing.

Join our group of Health professionals talk about how you can either thrive on stress or is stress a silent killer?

acnem’s third Healthy Debate tackles this important issue head on, with our debating teams:

Good Stress Yes – Professional help is not needed as stress is healthy and helps us thrive

1. Neurosurgeon: Dr Vanessa Sammons
2. Psychologist: Prof Julia Rucklidge
3. Functional Medicine medical doctor: Dr Indra Barathan

Bad stress: No – it’s time to change, it’s beneficial to seek professional help to reduce the impact on physical health

1. Dr Denise Furness
2. Dr Cheryl Kam
3. Dr Michelle Woolhouse

The debate explores questions such as:

• How important is accessing professional help in managing the impact of stress on physical health?
• Does “low stress” mean better health?
• Is thriving a sign of good stress management?

Each team member has only 7 minutes to pitch their argument!

acnem’s Healthy Debates: where evidence meets curiosity for the health of every body are dynamic and lively online events designed for medical and health practitioners, as well as patients who are interested in empowering themselves to understand more about health and wellbeing.

Purchase now for this on-demand webinar to get up to speed on the latest research and opinions from experienced clinical practitioner on both sides, and get more clarity on where you sit on this controversial topic.