YCSC Annual Cohen Lecture: The effects of early psychosocial deprivation on brain and behavioral development—The first two decades of research from Bucharest Early Intervention Project

Session Description

This lecture will introduce the audience to the long term developmental consequences of early life neglect. The objectives are for participants to:

• Learn about critical periods
• Learn about behavioral, psychological, neurological and physical consequences of early psychosocial deprivation
• Appreciate the power of early intervention

This annual lecture named in honor of former YCSC Director Donald Cohen, MD focuses on developmental psychopathology and neurobiology.

Continuing Education

This session is approved for Continuing Education Credit (CEC) 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. Additional information and instructions for earning CEC for this session will be provided at the live event.

YCSC Grand Rounds are reviewed for eligibility for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits on an annual basis and most lecture-style sessions are approved for the year. 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.

YCSC Grand Rounds sessions are typically presented in the Cohen Auditorium at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays from September through June, with a live stream available via Zoom. Internal participants are encouraged to attend sessions in person​​​​​. Recordings are posted on-line as soon as they are available.