NJPN Annual Addiction Conference 2022

9:40 AM - 10:45 AM

9:00 AM - 9:35 AM

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

WELCOME (DAY 2)

New Doors to Healing: How the New Neurobiology of Trauma Opens Pathways to Well-Being in Troubled Times

Building Your Anti-Burnout Toolkit

Erayna Sargent Founder, Hookey Wellness

Donna Jackson Nakazawa Science Journalist, Author, International Speaker

Burnout is at an all-time high and while there’s no silver bullet, there are everyday behaviors to help combat this common condition. This session will breakdown burnout and how to navigate the world of mental wellness so you can feel empowered to take steps towards your relief.

This session opens a new doorway into understanding the link between trauma, chronic stress, and our physical and mental health. Participants will delve into the latest science on how trauma and toxic stress affect the brain, nervous system, immune system, and the stress-response in ways that can shape individuals’ health for good or for ill across the lifespan. The learner will come to understand: how pandemic and other cultural stressors affect individuals’ sense of safety and well-being; why young people and girls are uniquely affected; how powerful immune cells in the brain crosstalk with the body’s immune cells; the way in which our brain dances with ever-changing cues in our environment and how this profoundly shapes well-being; a framework for why a sense of unsafety can lead to powerful epigenetic changes that create neural changes, which, in turn, can lead to mental health disorders, addiction, and cognitive decline. This presentation leaves learners with the understanding that the brain is forever plastic, and sets forth new hope for addressing brain-related disorders and promoting brain health. Together, these findings create a radically reconceived picture of human health; one that helps us to better address and promote individual, familial, and community flourishing.

NJ’S 24/7 ADDICTION HELPLINE

ReachNJ is a central call-in line for New Jersey residents who are looking for help with a substance use disorder (SUD).

• Each call to ReachNJ is answered by a live person in the first 30 seconds. • Trained staff will screen callers to identify their exact needs, are able to provide referrals to supportive services and a seamless connection to a local treatment provider. • ReachNJ serves NJ residents of all ages regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. REACHNJ.GOV

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DAY 2 - KEYNOTE SPEAKER

DAY 2 - WELCOME