Event information
Date and time
Location
Webinar
Contact
Jesse Pedersen,
Inside the brain: Resources for teaching substance use and addiction
Society is experiencing rising rates of mental health challenges and addiction — from substances like drugs and alcohol to behaviors such as social media and online gambling. Understanding how the brain influences behavior and framing addiction as a brain-based disorder can help young people build self-regulation skills, develop empathy and reduce stigma around addiction.
In this interactive session, participants will explore ways to spark interest in neuroscience and gain strategies and resources for designing engaging, meaningful brain science learning in out-of-school time environments.
Presented by Jessica Russo and Jenny Cable of University of Minnesota Extension and Jonathan Lehman of Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB).
Audience
Youth development professionals
Cost
Free
Registration
Complete the online form to register.
Zoom meeting information will be sent to registered participants the week of the webinar.
Accommodations
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Language
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.