The Neuroscience of Mental Health
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
Ellensburg
Event Website
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source
Start Date
16-5-2021
End Date
22-5-2021
Keywords
Mental Health, Neuroscience, Self-Help
Abstract
COVID-19 has affected our world in countless ways, but most of all, the virus has encouraged reflection in most areas of humanity. One of the most pressing global issues currently is mental health. An overall ambiguous term, mental health encompasses several areas of the human experience. As scientific study rapidly develops, new information regarding behavioral neuroscience and genetics has introduced the opportunity for individuals to develop personal “best practices”. This presentation is designed to provide an overview of how our “ancient brain” interacts with a modern lifestyle. Specifically, major brain regions and neurophysiology will be introduced in relationship to mental illness, motivation, and general homeostasis. The interplay between diet, exercise and use of technology in relation to mental health will also be explored. Winner, College of the Sciences Presentation Award.
Recommended Citation
Ussery, Tyler, "The Neuroscience of Mental Health" (2021). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 88.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2021/COTS/88
Department/Program
Psychology
Additional Mentoring Department
https://cwu.studentopportunitycenter.com/the-neuroscience-of-mental-health/
The Neuroscience of Mental Health
Ellensburg
COVID-19 has affected our world in countless ways, but most of all, the virus has encouraged reflection in most areas of humanity. One of the most pressing global issues currently is mental health. An overall ambiguous term, mental health encompasses several areas of the human experience. As scientific study rapidly develops, new information regarding behavioral neuroscience and genetics has introduced the opportunity for individuals to develop personal “best practices”. This presentation is designed to provide an overview of how our “ancient brain” interacts with a modern lifestyle. Specifically, major brain regions and neurophysiology will be introduced in relationship to mental illness, motivation, and general homeostasis. The interplay between diet, exercise and use of technology in relation to mental health will also be explored. Winner, College of the Sciences Presentation Award.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2021/COTS/88