The Neuroscience Behind Behavioral Addictions

This Lunch and Learn educational event will discuss The Neuroscience Behind Behavioral Addictions.Training OverviewWe'll explore the connection between various behavioral addictions, brain function, and mental health. Participants will learn how certain behaviors, such as compulsive technology use, gambling, shopping, or gaming, can alter brain processes and reinforce addictive patterns.Through guided discussion and applied learning, participants will gain skills to recognize behavioral addiction patterns, understand their neurological foundations, and respond with greater insight to individuals experiencing mental health challenges related to addictive behaviors.PresenterMatthew S. Stanford, Ph.D.Chief Executive Officer, Hope and Healing Center & InstituteLearning FocusThis training provides a framework for understanding:The relationship between behavioral addictions and brain function.The neuroscience underlying addictive patterns and reward processing.The impact of behavioral addictions on mental health and emotional functioning.Learning ObjectivesBy the end of this training, participants will be able to:Understand behavioral addictions and their connection to brain function and mental health.Understand the neuroscience behind addictive patterns, including the role of dopamine and the brain’s reward system.Recognize the adverse effects of behavioral addictions on mental health.Continuing EducationLicensed Mental Health Providers may earn up to 1.0 CE hour. Gateway to Hope adheres to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council guidelines. Please check with your state or provincial regulatory boards, as they retain final authority on whether this training may be accepted for CE credit.