BLINDSPOT Education

The World Health Organisation (WHO) definition of ‘optimum brain health’

‘… allowing a person to realise their full potential over the life course, irrespective of the presence or absence of disorders.’ (WHO)

Throughout distinct life stages, spanning infancy, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, later adulthood, pregnancy, and menopause, various determinants play a pivotal role in influencing brain health as well as mental and physical well-being. These determinants encompass factors that are most times within our control, such as sound nutrition, adequate hydration, appropriate supplementation, regular physical activity, social engagement, hormonal optimisation, sufficient sleep, and exposure to natural light.

Safeguarding optimal brain health is tantamount to investing in insurance to safeguard our future health and well-being. This entails shaping our current actions to reduce the risk of disease susceptibility. Commonsensical right? However, this contrasts with the findings of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) resource centre. GBD brings together data and analysis of worldwide trends providing you and me with a comprehensive picture of disability and mortality regionally/globally.

GBD reveals the almost epidemic extent of conditions, like depression, anxiety, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s across time and age groups, based on, for example 'years lived with disability’ (YLD). YLD is one of the measures used, highlighting years spent in less than full health; the data clearly illustrates the substantial impact these illnesses are having on quality of life and health outcomes. But there is something you can do about it!

Achieving and maintaining optimum brain health does not necessitate daily gym visits, predawn meditation rituals, exclusive organic diets, or perpetual immersion in cold water! Instead, it encompasses the application in everyday life of sensible, evidence-based practices toward enhancing brain health and general well-being. Starting with a walk in nature or calling a family member or friend for a chat…

At BLINDSPOT Education, we integrate education on such evidence-based practices into our neuro-psychotherapy and coaching psychology sessions, as well as within our retained mentoring service. We aim to help you adopt practical strategies that suit your unique needs and that fit within your lifestyle. We offer a free initial consultation for those seeking to learn more about us and our services.

#brainhealth #cognition #thinking #mental health #metacognition #self-awareness #perceptions #beliefs #challenge-state #threat-state #stress-management #longevity #health-span #lifespan #lifecourse #nutrition #hormones #supplements #circadian-clock #neurodiversity #insulin-resistance #leptin-resistance #gut-microbiome-brain-axis #immune-system #body