In the age of the plastic brain, our private mental architecture can be better prepared to respond to the knowledge of positive psychology. This knowledge allows us to practice new psychological skills for our own benefit.

This is why the science of 'mental wellbeing', applied at a regional or urban scale, can support the evolution of human understanding and capacity.

Gabrielle Kelly is a profound generalist: thinker, leader and change agent. As a filmmaker, global director and digital media strategist, she has relentlessly driven social change in the service of democracy, innovation and the positive evolution of society.

Gabrielle is Director of the Wellbeing and Resilience Center at SAHMRI, the South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute.

This talk was delivered at a TEDx event in the TED conference format, but independently organized by a local community. For more information, visit http://ted.com/tedx

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