Neuroscience in Society

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Neuroethics Asks the Difficult Questions
Neuroscience has a profound ability to alter society, but who makes sure it changes society for the better?
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The Human Cost of Substance Use Disorders
Worldwide, more than 175 million people have a substance use disorder.
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The Depression Gender Gap
Around the world, women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with depression.
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Twin Studies: Histories and Discoveries in Neuroscience
For over a century twins have been helping researchers understand how our genes and environment influence our susceptibility to disease.
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Jamie Hanson: Falling Outside the Norms
Neuroscientist Jamie Hanson encourages scientists to look at people and situations that fall outside so-called societal norms.
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Resetting the Brain's Clock
Jet lag, irregular sleep schedules, and exposure to artificial light throw our internal clocks out of whack. When that happens, our health suffers.
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A Healthy Brain Supports a Healthy Mind
Neglecting to take care of yourself and your surroundings can negatively affect your brain, which can make it harder to steady your mental health.
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Meet Stuart Firestein, PhD
Meet the neuroscientists behind BrainFacts.org.
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Understanding the Neurobiological Impacts of Child Poverty
Learn about the impacts that child poverty has on the developing brain with data from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and public health epidemiology.
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Schools are an Important Context for Work to Reduce the Impact of Poverty
How can educators help ease the effects of common negative experiences facing students from poor socioeconomic backgrounds?
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Answering Your Questions on Socioeconomics and Its Impact on the Developing Brain
How does growing up less fortunate impact the brain and how can educators help their students overcome this obstacle?
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  • 21 min
The Neurobiology of Family Separation
The prolonged stress a child experiences by being separated from their parents has lasting implications for their mental health and the generations after them.
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Addressing Potential Stigma of Socioeconomic Status
While differences in brain size based on socioeconomic status could be considered stigmatizing, the brain is quite adaptable and plastic.
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