Environmental and Social Determinants of Child Mental Health

43 Vassar Street,Cambridge MA 02139

11 May, 2023

Description

Join us on Thursday, May 11 for The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory's biennial Spring Symposium, in conjunction with The JPB Foundation, this year titled "Environmental and Social Determinants of Child Mental Health."Studies show that abuse, neglect or trauma during childhood can lead to lifelong struggles including with mental health. Fortunately research also indicates that solutions and interventions at various stages of life can be developed to help. But even among people who remain resilient or do not experience acute stresses, a lack of opportunity early in life due to poverty or systemic racism can still constrain their ability to realize their full potential. In what ways are health and other outcomes affected by early life difficulty? What can individuals and institutions do to enhance opportunity? This daylong event will feature talks by neuroscientists, policy experts, physicians, educators and activists as they discuss how our experiences and biology work together to affect how our minds develop and what can be accomplished in helping people overcome early disadvantages. How to AttendThis event is free and open to all to attend. It will be held in person with the option to attend virtually. If you'll be joining us virtually, please be on the lookout for an email with the webcast link as the event approaches. The event will be held in MIT Building 46 in Singleton Auditorium (46-3002) located at 43 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139. Take any staircase or elevator to the third floor and follow signage to Singleton Auditorium.