In this discussion, you will be evaluating an existing program designed to support health or learning outcomes. In your evaluation,
Provide a description of the program and the population it serves.
For examples of different types of programs, you may want to review the community outreach programs in the recommended resources. Note that these are examples—select a program that is relevant to your interests.
Consider reaching out to schools, hospitals, faith centers, non-profit organizations, or community leaders to identify local initiatives that aim to improve education or health outcomes of community members, including children, families, vulnerable populations, and veterans.
Identify how biopsychological concepts support or contradict the programs intent or implementation.
Your initial posting should include specific discussion of brain structures and functions related to cognition, learning, or wellbeing, including information on nervous system pathways and environmental factors that impact brain health and function.
Recommend additional strategies to support the program’s goals using concepts from this week’s reading and the peer-reviewed research.
Consider ethical implications of recommendations.
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