BrainFutures 2017: September 6-7th in Washington, DC

— What: BrainFutures 2017 is a one-and-a-half-day conference featuring renowned leaders sharing research-to-practice innovation to optimize brain health and transform mental health care. Keynote speakers include Dr. Norman Doidge, Dr. Alvaro Pascual-Leone, Dr. John Ratey, Dr. Adam Gazzaley, Alvaro Fernandez, and more. CE credits are available. Where: Gaylord National Resort (Washington, D.C.) When: September 6-7, 2017  Why: Until recently, scientists believed that brain development came to a halt during adulthood. Today we know that our brains are constantly changing throughout our lives and forming new pathways in response to our environment, actions, thinking and emotions. This is good news for all of us, whether we want to improve learning outcomes for kids, maintain sharp thinking as we age, optimize functioning at work or enhance treatment for a mental health or substance use problem. Breakthroughs in understanding of brain plasticity have spurred new directions in neuroscience research, producing a wide range of practical applications through the use of: games, apps and computer-assisted learning magnetic and electrical medical devices new medication and therapies mindfulness practice, diet and exercise –> To Learn More, check out conference agenda HERE, and register HERE. The Conference in Context: Five reasons the future of brain enhancement is digital, pervasive and (hopefully) bright Infographic on the Digital Brain Health Market 2012-2020 10 neu...
Source: SharpBrains - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Education & Lifelong Learning Health & Wellness Professional Development alvaro-fernandez brain brain-development Brain-health BrainFutures Dr. Adam Gazzaley Dr. Alvaro Pascual-Leone Dr. John Ratey Dr. Norman Source Type: blogs