Rosie Hunter, PhD

Anxiety challenges people, families, organizations, and communities like never before. But what do you actually know about the science of anxiety? This session provides an evidence-based understanding of anxiety so you can become your own expert. The cognitive model and behavior therapy can help you prevent and manage your own anxiety. You will also learn to apply the direct, actionable implications of the science of anxiety in your role as a community or business leader. How can you recognize anxiety-driven performance issues and support your team? What policies and resources actually increase anxiety? Can you transform adversity to foster a more confident, courageous future? This session disseminates tenants that need to be shared broadly to effectively manage the epidemic of anxiety.