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Family Resilience And Connection Promote Flourishing Among US Children, Even Amid Adversity [healthaffairs.org]

Marianne Avari · 5/9/196:04 AM

Flourishing and its predictors and links to health outcomes are well documented in adults, including among those facing adversities. Less is known about flourishing and its correlates among children, especially those who face circumstances such as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), chronic illness, or poverty. Studies show that flourishing is distinct from an absence of physical or mental illness and other adversities; that flourishing can and does exist amid these circumstances; and that...

The Brain Change Summit, A FREE Online Event (Now through May 2nd)

Sebern Fisher · 4/29/199:15 AM

I want to be sure you are all aware of this opportunity. The Brain Change Summit is a FREE 10-day online event. It’s currently underway and the speakers have been really outstanding. For registration and further details: https://www.soundstrue.com/store/brain-change-summit/free-access#a_aid=5c82ab8fc7797&a_bid=48584946 I’ll be speaking on Calming the Fear-Driven Brain on April 30 at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET. Once you’ve registered, you will be able to watch the speakers here:...

Women who experienced higher levels of trauma gave birth to significantly smaller male babies (www.

Dr. Bukola Ogunkua · 9/26/188:12 AM

Summary of new study findings below and link for more here.

What You Need to Know About Drugs, Drinking and the Teenage Brain

Robyn Brickel, M.A., LMFT · 8/31/185:53 AM

Adolescence awakens new emotions, social experiences and physical energy for many people. It’s often a time when young people try new things, make new friends, depend less on parents, and live more passionately. But as an adult, your role is still important. You can have a positive impact on helping your loved ones avoid the dangers of teen substance use. Adolescence is also a time when some explore alcohol or drugs (such as heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and prescription medicine, among other...

The First Five Years Matters: Quality of Early Relationships determines Lifelong Health

Dr. Bukola Ogunkua · 8/11/1810:15 PM

Quality of Early Relationships determines Lifelong Health The first relationship—usually this is between the mother and her infant—has an enduring impact on all later stages of human development. This relationship which occurs has been described by Bowlby’s attachment theory, which at its core, is about how the mother helps the infant regulate emotion. The mother-infant attachment communications are essential because they directly affect the development of the brain. Dr. Allan Schore, the...

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