Neuroscience-Inspired, Behavioral Change Program for University Students

作者：Hudziak James J; Tiemeier Gesa L

来源：Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 2017, 26(2): 381-+.

DOI：10.1016/j.chc.2016.12.016

• Health promotion
• Behavioral change
• Transitional age brain development
• Critical period
• Developmental mismatch

It is clear that environmental influences impact the structure and function of the human brain, and thus, thoughts, actions, and behaviors. These in turn influence whether an individual engages in high-risk (drugs, alcohol, violence) or health-promoting (exercise, meditation, music) activities. The developmental mismatch between cortical and subcortical maturation of the transitional age brain places college students at risk for negative outcomes. This article argues that the prescription of incentive-based behavioral change and brain-building activities simply make good scientific, programmatic, and financial sense for colleges and universities. The authors present University of Vermont Wellness Environment as an example.

• 出版日期2017-4