teenage brain and antisocial behavior links

University of Cambridge (2016, June 23) posted an article about the teenage brain and links for antisocial behavior.

Check it out here: http://scitechconnect.elsevier.com/teenage-brain-antisocial-behavior-brain-development/?utm_source=socialmedia&utm_medium=neuro&utm_campaign=%E2%80%98Map%E2%80%99%20of%20Teenage%20Brain%20Provides%20Strong%20Evidence%20of%20Link%20Between%20Serious%20Antisocial%20Behavior%20and%20Brain%20Development&sf29514028=1

brain fitness - do more than play simple games

Constance Gustke had written an article for the New York Times blog, “for effective brain fitness, do more than play simple games.”

Rec Therapists might want to read this article. Go here:

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/09/your-money/for-effective-brain-fitness-do-more-than-play-simple-games.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur

anxiety and the brain:

Here is an interesting article on anxiety and the brain:

http://thespiritscience.net/2016/06/10/inside-an-anxious-brain-anxiety-changes-your-perception-of-reality/   

how mindfulness changes the brain

Mindful.org is one of my favorite online sites.

I recently discovered an article by Jennifer Wokin (2015, Sept. 20) regarding: How the brain changes when you meditate.

Many recreational therapists and DBT Therapists use meditation/ mindfulness training to help patients.

Here is a link to Wokin's article that I think you'd be interested in reading:

http://www.mindful.org/how-the-brain-changes-when-you-meditate/

You can grown brain cells

I [Danny Pettry] am always fascinated by the brain.

There is a real neat TED talk about Sandrine Thuret (a neural stem cell researcher) who talks about growing brain cells.

I think many RTs who provide services for people with cognitive functioning needs may be interested by this talk:

Check it out here:

http://www.ted.com/talks/sandrine_thuret_you_can_grow_new_brain_cells_here_s_how?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_content=talk&utm_term=science

Don't say this to a person with brain injury

From Health Perfection: 6 things you should never say to a person with brain injury:

http://healthperfection.co/6-things-you-should-never-ever-say-to-a-brain-injury-survivor/

stress affects the brain

I’m a big fan of TED talks. I hope to give one someday.

Below is a link to a TED talk about how stress affects the brain.

My focus as a practitioner is providing services for children with abuse-reactive needs. These kids have suffered traumatic experiences.

The trauma causes major changes to the brain as well.

Here is the TED talk link:

https://www.facebook.com/TEDEducation/videos/1127655593914312/?fref=nf

Outcomes: dance parties good for kids

I read an interesting article regarding dancing/ fitness improving brain function of children.

It is based on a research study.

check it out here:

http://teacherpop.org/2015/01/science-says-your-classroom-needs-more-dance-parties/

How stress affects your brain

I enjoy TED talks.
here is an interesting TED Talk:

http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-stress-affects-your-brain-madhumita-murgia?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_content=lesson&utm_term=science

7 ways childhood adversity changes your brain.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-last-best-cure/201508/7-ways-childhood-adversity-changes-your-brain?utm_source=FacebookPost&utm_medium=FBPost&utm_campaign=FBPost