Reminder (and Discount code): BrainFutures 2017 to take place September 6-7th in Washington, DC

— 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. The conference is certified to offer CEU and CME credits. Where: Gaylord National Resort (Washington, D.C.) When: September 6-7, 2017  Description: 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. SharpBrains readers can receive a $100 discount by following this link to register, and entering the promotional code SHARPBRAINS as you select tickets at chec...
Source: SharpBrains - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Technology alvaro-fernandez brain brain-development Brain-health BrainFutures Dr. Adam Gazzaley Dr. Alvaro Pascual-Leone Dr. John Ratey Dr. Norman Doidge mental health care Mental-Health mindfulness Source Type: blogs