YCSC Grand Rounds: Integrating Neuroscience, Health Advocacy, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Tools for Societal Good

Session Description

Over the last several years, there has been ongoing and increased societal attention on topics like emotional wellness and mental health, the impacts of culture, and the challenges of social justice. Learn how to effectively communicate with and engage the public on topics at the intersection of neuroscience, mental health, faith, culture and social justice.

By the end of the talk, audience members will understand:

1. The tools and best practices for becoming a public intellectual, engaging general audiences on academic topics of public interest and relevance.
2. How principles of service leadership inform work that spans from the academy to the public domain.
3. How conversation at the intersection of brain science, mental health, culture and social justice can improve mental health awareness, approaches, and access to services.

This will be a hybrid session, held live and in person from the Cohen Auditorium and simulcast via Zoom.

Continuing Education

The 2023-2024 YCSC Grand Rounds series has been approved for eligibility for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. Yale School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Individual event designation details are provided at applicable live events.

This program has been approved for one Continuing Education Credit Hour by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, and Licensed Psychologist Licensure renewal. This session also meets the requirement for cultural competence. Additional information will be provided at the live event.