Brain & Mind Hub

24/04/2026

This Anzac Day, we pause to honour all who have served, and those who continue to serve. We’re proud to share this message from Sarah Freeman, Clinical Nurse, Veteran and member of our Veteran Programme Steering Committee, reflecting on this year’s theme, Women in Defence.

Her words highlight the important role women have played and continue to play, in shaping Australia’s defence story, while recognising the contribution of all who have served. It’s also a moment to reflect on the ongoing impact of service and the importance of support, understanding and care within our community.

Lest we forget.

10/04/2026

We know putting yourself first can be hard.
Starting, or even re-starting, your mental health journey isn’t always easy. It can bring up a lot and it can feel daunting to place your trust and hope in something that could make a real difference.
But it starts with one step. One moment of showing up for yourself.
We’re here to create a space where you can do exactly that.

www.brainandmindhub.org.au

10/04/2026

Movement isn’t just something we do for our physical health.�It directly influences how the brain functions.

From a neuroscience perspective, even small amounts of movement can support energy production, regulate the stress response and influence the systems involved in mood, focus and sleep.

08/04/2026

At Thompson Brain and Mind Healthcare, we’re committed to continuously improving how we support our community.

As part of our Annual Healthcheck, we’re inviting you to share your feedback. Your insights help shape the way we deliver care, design services, and plan for the future.
If you have a moment, we would greatly value your input. The survey will remain open until 30 April 2026.

Access the survey here: https://bit.ly/tbmh-health-check

02/04/2026

You are Invited!

To Brain & Mind Hub’s inaugural Arts in Recovery Exhibition -
a community event celebrating creativity, lived experience and the role art plays in supporting mental health and recovery. This exhibition showcases artwork created through the Arts therapy program at Brain & Mind Hub. Through art, participants explore identity, experience and hope for the future. Each piece tells a story that words often cannot.

Reserve your FREE ticket here: https://bit.ly/4dtNg1d

We use an innovative precision medicine approach that’s based on the latest research, neuroscience and medical technology, designed to reconceptualise mental healthcare for all who seek it.

25/03/2026

You can be sleeping and still not getting the kind of rest your brain needs.
Sleep is not just about duration, it’s also about what’s happening in the brain while you sleep.

Processes like the glymphatic system, which supports the brain’s natural waste clearance, are most active during deeper stages of sleep.

When sleep is disrupted, it can influence how we think, feel and regulate stress.
This is why we take an integrated, whole-person approach to mental health.

This is why we look beyond symptoms and consider lifestyle and brain health as part of the bigger picture. Find out more about how we can help you today.
www.brainandmindhub.org.au/

17/03/2026

Tom turns 7 today! 
Our favourite therapy dog in training, professional mood booster, and all-round good boy. 
We love you Tom 🧡

13/03/2026

Sleep is often thought of as a time when the brain and body switch off.
But sleep is not passive.

During sleep we cycle through different sleep stages with fluctuating brain activity. Good quality sleep is important to strengthen memory, consolidate learning, and regulate emotions. This helps our overall wellbeing.

On World Sleep Day, we explore what actually happens in the brain while you sleep and why it matters so much for mental health.
www.brainandmindhub.org.au/sleep/

12/03/2026

Your mental health doesn’t operate in isolation.

Emerging research continues to explore the link between gut dysbiosis, inflammation and brain function, reminding us that mood, stress resilience and cognitive clarity are influenced by more than psychology alone.

At Brain & Mind Hub, our Lifestyle Medicine and Dietitian services look at the biological foundations that may be shaping how you feel — including nutrition quality, metabolic health, sleep and stress physiology.

Because reshaping mental healthcare means understanding the brain in context.
If you’re curious about a more integrated approach, our team is here to guide you.
www.brainandmindhub.org.au/our-services/lifestyle-medicine/

07/03/2026

Did you know Art therapy can support neuroplasticity?
Your brain is constantly adapting. When you engage in creative expression, you’re not just making something, you’re activating the parts of your brain involved in emotion, self awareness and regulation.

Art therapy can help calm stress responses, create space to process experiences and strengthen healthier neural pathways over time.

If you or someone you love would like to try art therapy, please reach out today.

06/03/2026

We are inviting experienced General and Clinical Psychologists to join the team at Brain & Mind Hub Sunshine Coast, the flagship clinical service of Thompson Brain & Mind Healthcare.

This onsite role in Maroochydore focuses on the delivery of high quality, psychological therapy and assessment within a neuroscience-informed, multidisciplinary model alongside psychiatry, neuromodulation, lifestyle medicine and research.

Beyond clinical work, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to program development, service integration and continuous quality improvement as our model continues to evolve.

We offer modern facilities, full administrative support, structured onboarding and professional development, and not-for-profit salary packaging.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.
Apply here: https://www.seek.com.au/job/90734593

26/02/2026

ADHD can already place significant demands on attention, regulation and mental energy.
If symptoms feel heavier than usual, more fatigue, more brain fog, less cognitive stamina. it may be worth considering whether something else is contributing.

Iron plays a role in brain energy and neurotransmitter function. Low iron stores do not cause ADHD, but they can sometimes amplify cognitive fatigue.

At Brain & Mind Hub, we take a whole-person approach to mental health, considering both the brain and the biological systems that support it.
If you or a loved one needs support, please reach out today.