Health and Well-Being

Biophilia is a hypothesis that humans have an innate desire and need to connect with nature. Decades of research confirm that people experience myriad health and wellness benefits when they spend time interacting with nature—from increased physical activity to improved emotional wellbeing. But the amount of time we Americans spend...

This webinar weaves together foundations of social emotional development during middle childhood and the role of expressive art in nurturing their overall development.

Food allergies are a growing global health concern.  In the last decade, there has been a paradigm shift in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of food allergy. Attend this webinar to learn state of the art, evidence-based practical approaches to common pediatric food allergies. By the end of this webinar, attendees...

This webinar explores the transformative power of gardens and gardening in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. Discover how gardens, thoughtfully designed, can serve as therapeutic havens, promoting physical, emotional, cognitive and social well-being. Learn about the wide-ranging benefits of gardening, from sensory stimulation to stress reduction, and explore...

The ongoing employment crisis affects not only economic and financial security but also health and well-being. In response, numerous innovative employment initiatives have emerged. Learn how the Department of Defense addresses holistic military spouse employment needs.

This webinar provides a broad overview of the most recent data on emerging drug trends among adult populations in the United States. Topics covered include the status of the opioid/fentanyl epidemic, changes in cocaine and methamphetamine use and consequences, and alcohol and vaping product trends, specifically marijuana and synthetic cannabinoids....

The prevalence of food insecurity in the U.S. military is 25% compared to only 10% in the civilian sector. Substantial research has been done since 2018 to determine the risk factors and reasons for food insecurity as well as the subsequent consequences of food insecurity in the military.

Many professionals work with victims of abuse every day, but just may not know it. Domestic abuse presents in many forms, such as emotional, physical, and financial abuse. Understanding the financial considerations for domestic abuse is essential for service providers across the spectrum of family readiness coordinating care for abuse...

This webinar explores essential aspects of neurodivergent conditions (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more) with an emphasis on these as natural variations in human cognition rather than deficits. The concept of neurodiversity is changing the way educators and other practitioners help children who learn differently. Participants will gain foundational knowledge...