Melissa completed an Honours degree in Psychology followed by a PhD with an Australian Postgraduate Award scholarship at Deakin University. She also holds a Master's degree in Professional Psycholo...view moreMelissa completed an Honours degree in Psychology followed by a PhD with an Australian Postgraduate Award scholarship at Deakin University. She also holds a Master's degree in Professional Psychology and is a registered Psychologist. Melissa has published several articles relating to the effects of lifestyle factors on cognitive function and has also co-published a a book chapter on the 'Mediterranean Diet and Cognition'. Melissa currently works as a Research Fellow in a large regional hospital and works in private practice. This book is the fourth in a series educating children in brain health. Please see her other books titled 'My Brain is my Best Friend' 'My Brain has made Friends with my Guts' and 'My Brain and Guts talk to my Heart'.view less