Events
Welcome to the events! Here you will have access to resources that other organizations and universities have developed for you to learn more about your mind. There will be various available events, that will help you gain valuable insight into the world of neurology and psychology.
Deep-Dive into NeuroLeadership
April 3rd| 7pm PDT | NeuroLeadership Institute
Why do you need neuroscience to lead?
Neuroscience applied at work has been proven to improve decision-making, human performance, teamwork and change initiatives.
Join our upcoming webinar to dissect the term “NeuroLeadership” which was coined by our Co-Founder and CEO Dr David Rock in 2007. You’ll learn how embracing a brain-friendly approach to work can transform your leadership and drive growth.
I don’t know how to support youth living in a digital world
April 11th | 11am PDT | Mental Health America
Being a parent and supporting your child’s mental health comes with challenges and complexities. In 2024, it can be even more confusing with the added layer of the digital world young people are growing up in. Technology is ever-present for youth, affecting their mental health. It comes with online comparison, loneliness, complex dynamics of body image and self-perception, and many other things.
For parents, knowing what children are now struggling with in a digital world is hard, and being able to address it and provide support is essential.
Examining Gender Differences in Mental Health
April 11th | 9am PDT | Mass General Brigham McLean
Mental health conditions impact all genders—but how they present may differ depending on gender. In addition, strong sociocultural forces—like the saying “Boys don’t cry”—can impact social and emotional development in kids. Variations in symptoms, coupled with differences in how genders are expected to display their emotions, can cause some conditions to go undetected.
How can we encourage kids of all genders to express emotion and how they’re mentally feeling? Where are these differences most impactful in mental health diagnoses and treatment? And how can we help break the stigma around children expressing how they’re truly feeling?
Breakthroughs in Psychedelic Chemistry: Discovering the World’s First Novel Salts and Polymorphs of Psilocybin, MDMA, LSD and Other Psychedelic Compounds
April 16th | 7am PDT | Technology Networks
In this webinar we will explore novel salts and polymorphs of psychedelic substances, including Dr. Sam Clark’s discovery of the first new salts and polymorphs of psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, Methylone and other compounds. The importance of salts and polymorphs for novel therapeutics will also be discussed as well as the process of discovery, identification and characterization. Finally, we will discuss the criteria involved in choosing the salts and polymorphs that are most suitable for development into pharmaceutical formulations and their therapeutic applications for patients with neuropsychiatric conditions.
Managing Fears and Phobias in Kids and Teens
April 16th | 8am PDT | Mass General Brigham McLean
Growing up can be frightening. The path to adulthood is fraught with fears, both rational and irrational, challenging children and adolescents alike. And while it’s not uncommon for a child to be scared of imaginary foes or a teen to be afraid of social rejection, these and similar fears can lead to various types of anxiety disorders when not addressed with care.
So how can parents and other adults best help young people navigate their fears? What are the signs that typical childhood and adolescent fears have become more serious? And when is the right time to seek professional help?
Join us as Jacqueline Sperling, PhD, breaks down common fears for kids and teens, offers strategies for parenting children who are feeling scared, and answers audience questions about specific phobias and how they’re treated.
Effectively Diagnosing and Treating Eating Disorders
April 24th | 9am PDT | Mass General Brigham McLean
People with eating disorders struggle to maintain healthy relationships with food and their bodies. That’s a fact, and so too is this: conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), while treatable, can be life threatening if unaddressed.
But what about the notion that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice? That is simply not true. It’s a myth, as is the false belief that only girls and women develop these conditions. Unfortunately, myths such as these create confusion and can even keep people from getting treatment.
So, how can someone concerned about disordered eating—their own or a loved one’s—learn to separate fact from fiction when it comes to understanding when and how to seek help? And what are the options for effective treatment?