Track: Stress, Trauma, and Resilience
Stress and Trauma are universal experiences, but their effects on mental health can vary widely, influenced by individual, environmental, and cultural
factors. In this session, participants will examine the neurobiological
underpinnings of stress and trauma, exploring how chronic stress and traumatic
experiences can alter brain function and lead to mental health challenges such
as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
This session will also focus on the concept of resilience—the ability to
bounce back from adversity. Participants will explore the psychosocial factors
that promote resilience, including the role of supportive relationships,
adaptive coping strategies, and community resources. By understanding these
elements, mental health professionals can better support individuals in
building resilience and recovering from trauma.
Furthermore, the Stress, Trauma, and Resilience session will cover trauma-informed care, a critical approach that emphasizes safety, trust, and empowerment in therapeutic settings. Attendees will learn how to integrate trauma-informed principles into their practice, ensuring that treatment is sensitive to the needs and experiences of trauma survivors.
Finally, this session will present a range of interventions designed to
mitigate the effects of stress and trauma and promote resilience. These
evidence-based strategies, such as CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness, offer powerful
tools for helping individuals heal from trauma and strengthen their mental health. This session will conclude with a discussion on resilience across the
lifespan, highlighting how resilience can be nurtured at any age, from
childhood through older adulthood.
Key Topics:
- Neurobiology of Stress and Trauma: Explore how stress and trauma impact brain structure and function, including the role of the HPA axis and neuroplasticity.
- Psychosocial Factors in Resilience: Discuss how social support, coping mechanisms, and positive psychology contribute to building resilience.
- Trauma-Informed Care: Learn about the principles and practices that ensure a compassionate, informed approach to treating trauma survivors.
- Interventions for Stress and Trauma: Review evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness practices.
- Resilience Across the Lifespan: Examine resilience-building strategies tailored for different life stages, from childhood to older adulthood.
Scientific Highlights
- Neuroscience and Neurology
- Central Nervous System
- Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
- Neuropharmacology and Neuroendocrinology
- Neuro-Oncology
- Brain and Neurological Disorders
- Neurosurgery and Spine
- Pediatric Neurology
- Psychology and Mental Health
- Stress, Trauma, and Resilience
- Neuropsychiatry and Psychiatric Disorders
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Neurological Outcomes After Effect of COVID- 19
- Research and Case Studies in Neuroscience and Mental Health