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Psychologist answers questions about managing study and the impact of dopamine | Curiosities | UTS

In this episode of Curiosities, Dr Anastasia Hronis, a clinical psychologist, lecturer and researcher at the Graduate School of Health at UTS, dives into your questions about mental health, managing your studies and understanding how dopamine impacts your brain. Her new book, The Dopamine Brain, is now available: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-... Her research explores the impact of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for children with intellectual disabilities, as well as addiction and gambling. She’s also passionate about group therapy, with her research examining how therapy groups can create meaningful change. Anastasia also founded the Australian Institute for Human Wellness, a mental health clinic focused on innovative care that brings lasting, positive change to individuals and communities. She oversees both individual and group therapy programs, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) sessions. Find out more about Dr Anastasia Hronis: https://profiles.uts.edu.au/Anastasia... Find out more about the Graduate School of Health at UTS: https://www.uts.edu.au/about/graduate... 00:00 Introduction 00:35 What is dopamine and why is it important? 01:52 What are some ways to boost your dopamine? 03:26 Are some people’s brains more sensitive to dopamine than others? 04:15 How can I stop scrolling on my phone and start studying? 05:13 Studying and good marks are important to me – so why am I procrastinating? 06:20 What are some tips to cope with stress and pressure during exam time? 08:43 How can I manage disappointment if I don’t get the marks I was hoping for? 09:30 Does cramming the night before an exam actually work? 10:43 If I am feeling stressed and overwhelmed, when should I seek additional help? 12:02 Outro