Healthy Child Manitoba (HCM) is unique in the Western Hemisphere, as the only provincial or state level strategy for the comprehensive support and prevention of children's issues from prenatal through young adulthood. All data are linked, with care for confidentiality, so that the impact of provincial initiatives can be evaluated. Dr. Embry was a keynote speaker outlining what might happen in the next decade of Healthy Child Manitoba.
Oregon Research Institute Presentation on Science to PracticeDennis Embry
Human behavior is not maintained in the evolutionary, natural environment by programs. Rather, human behavior is naturally influenced by antecedents, relational frames, differential reinforcement and physiological events. Families, teachers, clinicians, businesses, and policy makers can harness this fact with evidence-based kernels (Embry & Biglan, 2008), which are the fundamental units of behavioral influence to alter behavior for the good. A kernel must have peer-reviewed experimental studies showing that it works. Kernels can be easily explained, modeled and diffused in society. This workshop takes several kernels and steps though how people from all walks of life can use kernels at home, at school, in clinical/medical practice, in the workplace and in policy efforts to effect change quickly.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify what kernels are or are not and the types of kernels
• Work through several examples of applying kernels to common problems
Harvard University Brief on Causes and Cures of Bullying and Harassment Dennis Embry
Bullying and harassment in the 21st century in the United States is one of the symptoms of a broader epidemic of mental, emotional, behavioral and related physical illnesses—collectively the result of evolutionary mismatches and selection by consequences within the broader culture. Focusing on bullying and harassment per se may paradoxically serve to maintain multiple toxic conditions causing victimization that all here assembled find reprehensible.
Our Futures Meeting in Central FloridaDennis Embry
Central Florida Behavioral Health Network met on June 8-9 at the Manatee County Chamber of Conference and United Way conference center. The aim of this two days is to implement a collection of evidence-based based kernels to achieve population level changes for protection against multiple mental, emotional, behavioral and related disorders. Dr. Dennis Embry from PAXIS presented and consulted with the coalitions
Preventing Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders - Part 1Dennis Embry
Yes, we can prevent mental, emotional and behavioral disorders—so says the institute of medicine report in 2009. This workshop details some effective strategies that can be rolled out in
Oregon Research Institute Presentation on Science to PracticeDennis Embry
Human behavior is not maintained in the evolutionary, natural environment by programs. Rather, human behavior is naturally influenced by antecedents, relational frames, differential reinforcement and physiological events. Families, teachers, clinicians, businesses, and policy makers can harness this fact with evidence-based kernels (Embry & Biglan, 2008), which are the fundamental units of behavioral influence to alter behavior for the good. A kernel must have peer-reviewed experimental studies showing that it works. Kernels can be easily explained, modeled and diffused in society. This workshop takes several kernels and steps though how people from all walks of life can use kernels at home, at school, in clinical/medical practice, in the workplace and in policy efforts to effect change quickly.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify what kernels are or are not and the types of kernels
• Work through several examples of applying kernels to common problems
Harvard University Brief on Causes and Cures of Bullying and Harassment Dennis Embry
Bullying and harassment in the 21st century in the United States is one of the symptoms of a broader epidemic of mental, emotional, behavioral and related physical illnesses—collectively the result of evolutionary mismatches and selection by consequences within the broader culture. Focusing on bullying and harassment per se may paradoxically serve to maintain multiple toxic conditions causing victimization that all here assembled find reprehensible.
Our Futures Meeting in Central FloridaDennis Embry
Central Florida Behavioral Health Network met on June 8-9 at the Manatee County Chamber of Conference and United Way conference center. The aim of this two days is to implement a collection of evidence-based based kernels to achieve population level changes for protection against multiple mental, emotional, behavioral and related disorders. Dr. Dennis Embry from PAXIS presented and consulted with the coalitions
Preventing Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders - Part 1Dennis Embry
Yes, we can prevent mental, emotional and behavioral disorders—so says the institute of medicine report in 2009. This workshop details some effective strategies that can be rolled out in
The 2012 Claremont International Jain Conference ; Bioethics - Religious & Sp...JainStudiesAtClaremont
Register by July 15 for the lowest registration fee!
August 24th and 25th , 2012
Venue:
Claremont Lincoln University
Mudd Auditorium,
1325 N. College Avenue,
Claremont CA 91711
Creating an Evidence-Based Approach to Lifespan Suicide PreventionDennis Embry
Keynote: Address:
Humans appear to be the only species on the planet that kill themselves, which is the apparent result of the unique properties of language and the fact that other humans are the principal predator and the principal source of safety in our lives. Last year, three times as many America’s died from suicide as died at the height of the polio epidemic in the 1950s: 36,000 deaths from suicide, versus 3,000 from polio.
A public-health approach across the lifespan is required to reduce this terrible suffering and injury. A public-health campaign is less about the warning signs of suicide than specific actions that disable the “pump handle” to the wells of despair that result in suicidality.
This talk lays out four key principles from a lead article in a special issue of the American Psychologist on prevention, by the presenter and colleagues [1]. These principles arise from the consilience of evolutionary, medical, and behavioral sciences. The principles are not limited to the prevention of suicide; indeed, they principles address prevention of multiple mental, emotional, behavioral, and related physical disorders as outlined by the Institute of Medicine [2].
This talk integrates these principles with low-cost evidence-based kernels [3] and behavioral vaccines [4, 5] that can operate as an integrated public-health model to prevent multiple mental, emotional, behavioral, and related disorders [6]. This talk specifically shows how several apparently simple strategies can be promoted to prevent suicide across the lifespan, illustrated by data and practical mechanisms with rapid results and cost savings for multiple-silos of government and the private sector. The net result is happier, healthier, and productive citizens of all ages.
Breakout #1: Preventing Future Suicide from Pregnancy through Childhood Evidence-based Kernels and Behavioral Vaccines
This breakout expands on the keynote with specific evidence-based kernels and behavioral vaccines, organization and implementation details for low-cost strategies that can avert suicidality 10 to 20 years later cost effectively. One specific strategy that will be covered in greater detail is the Good Behavior Game (which is being widely promoted by in the US and Canada), as the only early elementary school strategy with lifetime scientific data on reducing sucidality [7]. Presently, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) is funding 30 sties to do the Good Behavior Game, with 28 of those being supervised by Dr. Embry and his colleagues.
Breakout #2: Preventing Suicide from Adulthood through Senior Years
This breakout explores what science we have that shows pathways for preventing suicide among adults of all ages, beyond signs of suicide. This breakout links the principles from the keynote with evidence-based kernels and behavioral vaccines that can be used in multiple contexts and initiatives. Policies and practices can be scale
The 2012 Claremont International Jain Conference ; Bioethics - Religious & Sp...JainStudiesAtClaremont
Register by July 15 for the lowest registration fee!
August 24th and 25th , 2012
Venue:
Claremont Lincoln University
Mudd Auditorium,
1325 N. College Avenue,
Claremont CA 91711
Creating an Evidence-Based Approach to Lifespan Suicide PreventionDennis Embry
Keynote: Address:
Humans appear to be the only species on the planet that kill themselves, which is the apparent result of the unique properties of language and the fact that other humans are the principal predator and the principal source of safety in our lives. Last year, three times as many America’s died from suicide as died at the height of the polio epidemic in the 1950s: 36,000 deaths from suicide, versus 3,000 from polio.
A public-health approach across the lifespan is required to reduce this terrible suffering and injury. A public-health campaign is less about the warning signs of suicide than specific actions that disable the “pump handle” to the wells of despair that result in suicidality.
This talk lays out four key principles from a lead article in a special issue of the American Psychologist on prevention, by the presenter and colleagues [1]. These principles arise from the consilience of evolutionary, medical, and behavioral sciences. The principles are not limited to the prevention of suicide; indeed, they principles address prevention of multiple mental, emotional, behavioral, and related physical disorders as outlined by the Institute of Medicine [2].
This talk integrates these principles with low-cost evidence-based kernels [3] and behavioral vaccines [4, 5] that can operate as an integrated public-health model to prevent multiple mental, emotional, behavioral, and related disorders [6]. This talk specifically shows how several apparently simple strategies can be promoted to prevent suicide across the lifespan, illustrated by data and practical mechanisms with rapid results and cost savings for multiple-silos of government and the private sector. The net result is happier, healthier, and productive citizens of all ages.
Breakout #1: Preventing Future Suicide from Pregnancy through Childhood Evidence-based Kernels and Behavioral Vaccines
This breakout expands on the keynote with specific evidence-based kernels and behavioral vaccines, organization and implementation details for low-cost strategies that can avert suicidality 10 to 20 years later cost effectively. One specific strategy that will be covered in greater detail is the Good Behavior Game (which is being widely promoted by in the US and Canada), as the only early elementary school strategy with lifetime scientific data on reducing sucidality [7]. Presently, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) is funding 30 sties to do the Good Behavior Game, with 28 of those being supervised by Dr. Embry and his colleagues.
Breakout #2: Preventing Suicide from Adulthood through Senior Years
This breakout explores what science we have that shows pathways for preventing suicide among adults of all ages, beyond signs of suicide. This breakout links the principles from the keynote with evidence-based kernels and behavioral vaccines that can be used in multiple contexts and initiatives. Policies and practices can be scale
Three Easy Pieces for Maternal and Child Health Policy: MACHs Roundtable 2012 Dennis Embry
Troubles impact the future of our children in the modern world, many of which are traceable to what evolutionary thinkers call—evolutionary mismatch. I am a participant with the Evolution Institute, which says this about mismatch:
Natural selection adapts organisms to their past environments and has no ability to foresee the future. When the environment changes, adaptations to past environments can misfire in the current environment, producing a mismatch that can only be solved by subsequent evolution or by modifying the current environment. Mismatches are an inevitable consequence of evolution in changing environments.
Today, we examples of potential mismatch lurking in a whole range of mental, emotional, behavioral, and related disorders affecting maternal and child health. It this talk, I plan to explore how five simple policies might address mismatch that has created epidemics of autism, fetal alcohol effects, schizophrenia, depression, and other ills. These three policy categories emerge from robust science that challenges our conventional theories about the causes of troubling things like the rise of autism, serious mental illness, or aggressive and violent behavior.
In my experience as a prevention scientist, Manitoba is perhaps the only place in the Western Hemisphere capable of implementing policies and practices that might reverse adverse trends affecting the wellbeing of mothers and children for the future. So let us have a roundtable about three easy pieces for our futures:
1. Policy Goal 1: Reduce multiple sources of neuro-inflammation before pregnancy, during pregnancy and during childhood—using low-cost, scientifically proven evidence-based kernels [1].
2. Policy Goal 2: Recognize, reinforce and reward non-use of tobacco, alcohol & other drugs among women of childbearing age —using low-cost, scientifically proven evidence-based kernels [1].
3. Policy Goal 3: Create public-private partnerships to promote specific nurturing environments actionable strategies for children and their caregivers [2, 3]
References Utilized and Cited
1. Embry DD, Biglan A: Evidence-Based Kernels: Fundamental Units of Behavioral Influence. Clinical Child & Family Psychology Review 2008, 11(3):75-113.
2. Biglan A, Flay BR, Embry DD, Sandler IN: The critical role of nurturing environments for promoting human well-being. American Psychologist 2012, 67(4):257-271.
3. Embry DD: Behavioral Vaccines and Evidence-Based Kernels: Nonpharmaceutical Approaches for the Prevention of Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders. Psychiatric Clinics of North America 2011, 34(March):1-34.
Something has been happening in America. More and more young people are showing up with various mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders—based on the 2009 Institute of Medicine Report on the Prevention of Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Among Young People. These disorders—from alcohol addiction to other serious mental and behavioral problems—are not just happening in K-12 education: they are fully present in larger numbers on college and university campuses. And, even more importantly, they are now epidemic in our broader society, causing untold damage to the fiscal stability of America, its national security, and global economic competitiveness.
Oddly, it is American institutions of higher learning that have pioneered the world’s best science why and how this epidemic is happening and what can be done to avert the problems. Still more oddly, it is not American institutions of higher learning leading the charge on applying that science—something at odds with the unique heritage of America applying science to better the world. Other rich democracies now lead in applying prevention science for the protection of their future generations.
American Colleges and Universities can become one of the drivers of great carbon revolution, not just a revolution in silicon technology. By a carbon revolution, this means resolving the problems of human behavior that are the largest burdens of social and economic pain and suffering.
In my presentations, I intend to outline how the youthful energies of our young people might be combined with prevention science for population-level prevention and protection against mental, emotional, behavioral and related physical disorders plaguing our futures.
• First, the presentation is aimed at evoking understanding of how these problems have arisen from fundamental evolutionary mismatch—something that my colleagues in the evolutionary sciences have started to map well.
• Second, the presentation gives concrete examples of how prevention science can be scaled to a public-health model to protect our young people and our broader society.
• Third, the presentation outlines how colleges and universities—students, faculty and staff—might have a leadership role in changing the trajectory of these problems rapidly.
• Fourth, the presentation maps how all this can be funded in a politically powerful way, which will in turn strengthen colleges and universities by reducing the huge rise in tuition and other costs that have well outpaced inflation. Indeed, the cost of higher education is now significantly higher in the US proportionately than that of other rich democracies.
I realize that this not a standard presentation about addictions among our college-age youth, decrying the alcohol industry or arguing over the age of drinking or the legalization of marijuana. I believe we must have a much bigger solution, not just for the sake of the young people on our campuses—but for all o
Rapid results for usa jobs and child family wellbeingDennis Embry
Imagine US Corporations repatriated and invested their $1.5 trillion overseas profits back into the use to increase employment in the nation's 4.6 million small businesses, reduce and prevent the nation's epidemic of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders among our young people, and improved the health of the country and radically reduced the burden of our prisons on the taxpayers while improving public safety. Impossible? Hardly. The US tax code enables this to happen, and the US companies will only pay interest on their investments in the US—not the repatriated funds. This can happen through the vehicle of Social Impact Bonds, and the world-class prevention science of the United States. Please read and help us make this idea happen.
Connecticut nurturing environments for rapid results rev2Dennis Embry
Can we make huge change to benefit children and families. This talk was before state, federal and private leaders on how we can reclaim our children's futures.
Connecticut Presentation for Major ChangeDennis Embry
The state of Connecticut recently held a major meeting with Congressional members, cabinet members, and funders to outline a plan to create major, population-level impact on improving the wellbeing of Connecticut's children and families. This presentation opened the discussion
Creating a culture of prevention and recoveryDennis Embry
Texas is the land of professed public bootstraps, and very private suffering. There is not a family in Texas that has not been touched by the rising prevalence of mental, emotional, behavioral and related physical illnesses. In fact there is not a family in America that has not been so touched, based on the elegant epidemiological monitoring in the US.
So in the land of big hats, why cannot Texas take the lead in a very big idea that will save billions of dollars, improve health, increase the global economic competitiveness of the US, and improve our national security? All that sounds, well, frankly very patriotic and American. What is the really big idea?
First, virtually every mental, emotional, and behavioral disorder (including addictions) is preventable. How solid is that statement? Stamp on the ground ten times as hard as you can. Did you feel it? Well that is how solid the science is. You don’t hear it on your TV; you don’t hear that science in your newspaper or Time magazine; you don’t hear it from your health care provider; and people are not learning this at university. And absolutely nobody is lobbying the Texas Legislature or Governor about this science and possibility. I’ll wager you might not believe me, even though I am a pretty dang good scientist. So if you don’t believe me that the science exists, you can go to www.pubmed.gov and look every study or fact I site. After my talk, you will jabbering away at just about anybody who will listen.
Second, recovery from mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders—including very serious ones like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder—can go into remission. This remission and recovery is not dependent on medications. Now that is not a fact that you will hear on TV, or hear from the pharmaceutical detail people in your doctor’s office. Now I read almost everything I can on these problems, and I missed hearing about this science—until recently. That shows you how buried it is. At my plenary, you will hear about the practical science of recovery.
Third, there are ways to pay for all this using something called, “Social Impact Bonds.” So instead of Texas selling bonds for building another prison, bonds can be sold preventing or reducing the problems in the first place. Now there’s an idea. And, yes other countries are doing this.
The really big idea—a Texas big idea? Well, Texas could be the first place in America to do all this. That would change America, and all our futures.
Biglan et al the critical role of nurturing environments for promoting human ...Dennis Embry
The recent Institute of Medicine report on prevention (National Research Council & Institute of Medicine, 2009) noted the substantial interrelationship among mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and pointed out that, to a great extent, these problems stem from a set of common conditions. However, despite the evidence, current research and practice continue to deal with the prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders as if they are unrelated and each stems from different conditions. This article proposes a framework that could accelerate progress in preventing these problems. Environments that foster successful development and prevent the development of psychological and behavioral problems are usefully characterized as nurturing environments. First, these environments minimize biologically and psychologically toxic events. Second, they teach, promote, and richly reinforce prosocial behavior, including self-regulatory behaviors and all of the skills needed to become productive adult members of society. Third, they monitor and limit opportunities for problem behavior. Fourth, they foster psychological flexibility—the ability to be mindful of one's thoughts and feelings and to act in the service of one's values even when one's thoughts and feelings discourage taking valued action. We review evidence to support this synthesis and describe the kind of public health movement that could increase the prevalence of nurturing environments and thereby contribute to the prevention of most mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. This article is one of three in a special section (see also Muñoz Beardslee, & Leykin, 2012; Yoshikawa, Aber, & Beardslee, 2012) representing an elaboration on a theme for prevention science developed by the 2009 report of the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
CAPE MAY: A Different Scientific Perspective About the Causes and Cures of Bu...Dennis Embry
The story of the bully is very old. You can read descriptions of bullies in the Old Testament. Bullying seems to be increasing. Why is that? Why is it that aggressive, disturbing and disruptive behaviors have steadily increased in America—much more than other rich countries? We see bullying at preschool, at elementary school, in secondary school. We see bullying in the workplace, in the media, in every walk of life imaginable. Why is this so? What has happened that this behavior is more prevalent? The causes of being a bully and being bully victim have increasingly intriguing scientific findings. This presentation outlines what might underlying causes of the increase and the implications for larger action in society. We will look a biology, the brain, behavior and even evolutionary findings to get a deeper understanding for action. Some of the causes of being a bully and being a bully victim will surprise you, and will lay the foundation for a culture freer of bullying.
Cape May New Jersey Presentation on PreventionDennis Embry
The story of the bully is very old. You can read descriptions of bullies in the Old Testament. Bullying seems to be increasing. Why is that? Why is it that aggressive, disturbing and disruptive behaviors have steadily increased in America—much more than other rich countries? We see bullying at preschool, at elementary school, in secondary school. We see bullying in the workplace, in the media, in every walk of life imaginable. Why is this so? What has happened that this behavior is more prevalent? The causes of being a bully and being bully victim have increasingly intriguing scientific findings. This presentation outlines what might underlying causes of the increase and the implications for larger action in society. We will look a biology, the brain, behavior and even evolutionary findings to get a deeper understanding for action. Some of the causes of being a bully and being a bully victim will surprise you, and will lay the foundation for a culture freer of bullying.
In this 1 hour presentation, a deeper unstinting of why crime prevention must incorporate evolutionary theory. Humans are the principle predator of humans, and the principle source of safety. This talk outlines several clear strategies with large preventive effects.
New Hampshire Keynote on Prevention for Whole County 11 10-11Dennis Embry
Cheshire County, NH, seeks to be the healthiest county in America by 2020. The County is off to a roaring start: it has statistical snapshots and research briefs. Now the summit is about moving into high-gear to influence the behavior of 77,000 people from birth to 100 to meet the challenge.
How will the organizers and advocates do this with due hast and cost-efficiency in terms of people power, money and time?
How will the organizers and advocates make increased wellness and reduced morbidity and mortality happen across all the categories —from healthy weights, to mental illness, to cancer, to unintentional or intentional injuries, to addictions, to self harm, and heart disease?
This talk lays out real answers from somebody who has done large scale prevention trials with success, with diverse problems.
First, people will learn to tackle the problems not so much by topic (i.e., each separate issue), but by tackling the underlying common threads that hold and cause multiple problems. When you cut the common thread, you have impact across many domains. This is called a multi-problem or syndemic approach, and participates will learn from examples how to apply this to real-world issues from the Research Briefs.
Second, people need to use powerful yet low cost tools to influence those 77,000 to make changes in their behavior—with enough people to tip the balance of change. We cannot do therapy with every citizen to achieve the change; we need a public health model that empowers each citizen—young or old—to act not just for themselves but also in ways that help the health and wellbeing futures of many others. Again, the talk and related activities will illustrate how such behavior change and mobilization can be done using the same basic toolkit over and over, with examples.
Third, the whole community needs a way to be invested in ALL OUR FUTURES, not just self. Why? Because, the aggregate success actually reduces the “behavioral contagion” causing many of these problems. And, health equals wealth, both an individual and community level. This part of the presentation gives examples and illustrations that can help create the healthiest county not just for 2020—but also for decades to come
Keynote talk: Vermont Assn. for Mental Health and Friends of Recovery Annual...Dennis Embry
Dear Attendees of the Vermont Association for Mental Health and Friends of Recovery Annual Conference,
I am delighted to be participating at your event about the very real possibility of preventing mental illness at a population level in Vermont, based on the world-class research reviewed in the 2009 Institute of Medicine Report on the Prevention of Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders in Young People.
Vermont is in a unique position in the history of America to implement strategies that could catapult our country into unparalleled wellbeing. During my work with you on Thursday, October 27, I will be discussing how the State can use the opportunity of its Health Care Initiative to do what impeccable science (and a good dose of grand-motherly wisdom) show is within our grasp:
• Prevent, avert, and/or reduce most mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
• Promote mental, emotional, and behavioral wellbeing that improves educational and workplace productivity.
When these are changed, the state’s economic wellbeing will be improved on multiple fronts, since these problems are the biggest cost centers of local, state and business operations.
If Vermont can do this, then its success can help move America into a place of greater fiscal and political safety for all our futures.
Thus, I join you with a spirit of practical optimism on Thursday, and invite you to download and share two recent papers related to our work together.
(Use this tiny hyperlink: http://bit.ly/IOM-EMBRY)
Embry, D. D. (2011). "Behavioral Vaccines and Evidence-Based Kernels: Non-pharmaceutical Approaches for the Prevention of Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders." Psychiatric Clinics of North America 34(March): 1-34.
The Institute of Medicine Report on the Prevention of Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Among Young People1 (IOM Report) provides a powerful map for how the United States might significantly prevent mental illnesses and behavioral disorders like alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among America’s youth. This document is already shaping United States policies, and will almost certainly affect Canada and other countries’ policies. Mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders (MEBs) among America’s youth and young adults present a serious threat to the country’s national security2 and to our economic competitiveness compared with 22 other rich countries.3–7 Such MEBs are also the leading preventable cost center for local, state, and the federal governments.1,4 Further, safe schools, healthy working environments, and public events or places are seriously compromised by MEBs as well.
(Use this tiny hyperlink: http://bit.ly/EmbryBiglanKernels)
Embry, D. D. and A. Biglan (2008). "Evidence-Based Kernels: Fundamental Units of Behavioral Influence." Clinical Child & Family Psychology Review 11(3): 75-113.
This paper describes evidence-based kernels, fundamental units of behavioral influence that appear to u
Women In Medicine University of KansasDennis Embry
Specific Learning Objectives:
1. Learning the four key malleable factors for preventing multiple, interrelated mental, emotional, behavioral and physical disorders that are epidemic in America
2. 2. . Learning how to move from rationing of prevention to universal access to simple, scientifically proven strategies (e.g., evidence-based kernels and behavioral vaccines) that prevent the most costly burdens affecting children, youth, and adults.
3. 3. Learning actual examples that can be applied to improve practice, applied science and basic science as well as for personal or family benefit
Abstract:
“How are the children?” goes the greeting when chiefs of aboriginal peoples meet. The question is not about the chiefs’ own children, but about all the children of the tribe. The children and young adults today are not all right. The 2009 IOM Report on the Prevention of Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (and related physical disorders) shows that the prevalence rates in the US are the worst among the rich democracies, and continuing to get worse. These trends imperil the future security, safety, economic, and political stability of America.
Just as John Snow showed how the Cholera epidemic could be stopped by a simple strategy that provided “prevention for everyone,” so are there very simple strategies from robust science called “evidence-based kernels” and “behavioral vaccines” that prevent, avert or reduce almost every mental, emotional, behavior and related physical disorders. Prevailing scientific dogma, political policies, and mega-marketing by pharmaceutical companies obscures the clear potential to achieve major shifts in morbidity and mortality for the whole country.
This presentation show real world scientifically validated examples, many of which amusingly have significant histories from science at the University of Kansas over the past 45 years. Examples will be presented to show clinical, scientific and personal applications.
New prevention for everyone washington state aug 2011 copyDennis Embry
Washington State Educational Service District #113 had an exciting event in which virtually every level of community and government was present to learn how to apply evidence-based kernels and behavioral vaccines across the board to achieve large benefits in reducing or preventing mental, emotional, behavioral, and related physical health problems. This even was the first to engage in helping Dr. Embry write a new book for chaining
Nurturing the genius of genes the new frontier of education, therapy, and un...Dennis Embry
Not every child seems equally susceptible to the same parental, educational, or environmental influences even if cognitive level is similar. This study is the first ran- domized controlled trial to apply the differential susceptibility paradigm to education in relation to children’s genotype and early literacy skills. A randomized pretest–posttest control group design was used to examine the effects of the Intelligent Tutoring System Living Letters. Two intervention groups were created, 1 receiving feedback and 1 completing the program without feedback, and 1 control group. Carriers of the long variant of the dopamine D4 receptor gene (DRD4 7-repeat) profited most from the computer program with positive feed- back, whereas they performed at the lowest level of early literacy skills in the absence of such feedback. Our findings suggest that behind modest overall educational intervention effects a strong effect on a subgroup of susceptible children may be hidden.
Harvard Presentation on the Science of Bullying PrevetionDennis Embry
Dr. Dennis Embry presented a guest lecture at a one day event sponsored by Harvard University. Dr. Embry's comments focused on how broad scale evolutionary mismatch is causing vulnerability to multiple forms of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders that are linked to bullying and harassment for both perpetration and victimization.
MANAGEMENT OF ATRIOVENTRICULAR CONDUCTION BLOCK.pdfJim Jacob Roy
Cardiac conduction defects can occur due to various causes.
Atrioventricular conduction blocks ( AV blocks ) are classified into 3 types.
This document describes the acute management of AV block.
micro teaching on communication m.sc nursing.pdfAnurag Sharma
Microteaching is a unique model of practice teaching. It is a viable instrument for the. desired change in the teaching behavior or the behavior potential which, in specified types of real. classroom situations, tends to facilitate the achievement of specified types of objectives.
Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
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Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
3. We must move in the right
direction, with all due speed for
the next decade—not just for
the children of Manitoba, but
also as the Inukshuk for the
Western Hemisphere.
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7. FREE DOWNLOAD
Embry, D. D., & Biglan, A. (2008).
Evidence-Based Kernels:
Fundamental Units of Behavioral
Influence. Clinical Child & Family
Psychology Review, 39.
Download at:
www.pubmed.gov
Described in the 2009 IOM Report, p. 210
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8. Relational
Antecedent Reinforcement Physiological
Frame
Kernel Kernel Kernel
Kernel
Changes Creates verbal
Happens BEFORE Happens AFTER the
biochemistry of relations for the
the behavior behavior
behavior behavior
Embry, D. D., & Biglan, A.
(2008). Evidence-Based
Four Types of Kernels
Kernels: Fundamental Units
of Behavioral Influence.
Clinical Child & Family
Psychology Review, 39.
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9. What is a kernel?
Is the smallest unit of scientifically proven behavioral
influence.
• Is indivisible; that is, removing any part makes it inactive.
Produces quick easily measured change that can grow
much bigger change over time.
Can be be used alone OR combined with other kernels
to create new programs, strategies or policies.
• Are the active ingredients of evidence-based programs
• Can be spread by word-of-mouth, by modeling, by non
professionals.
• Can address historic disparities without stigma, in part
because they are also found in cultural wisdom.
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11. Community Prenatal Ages 0-2 Ages 3-5
Text Text Text Text
Primary Intermediate Early Teens Later Teens
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12. Your take away task for communities and families…
List five ideas you can take back to your
community or even your own family
Explain the benefits of how these five things
Ask others to try one or more of these thing
Ask them use their social and electronic
networks to spread these ideas
For the benefit of all children and families in
Manitoba
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14. Obesity
Conduct
Disorders
Homicide &
Suicide
Early Sex
Early
Pregnancy
Addictions
Aggression
Disease
School
failure
Epigensis results in a risky path or a healthy path
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16. Redness, rubor, a response of body tissues to
injury or irritation; characterized by pain and
swelling and redness and heat.
Excitation, excitement, fervor, fervour the state of
being emotionally aroused and worked up
Inflaming arousal to violent emotion
Firing, ignition, kindling, lighting
the act of setting on fire or catching fire
Hypothesis: Evolutionary “inflammatory” processes
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17. Threat from parasites, Threat from humans
bacteria, and viruses who might kill or steal
Thursday, November 18, 2010 17
20. Substance Work Obesity,
Early Mental Illness Violence Cancer School
Abuse Problems etc
Sex Failure
Mood Reward Executive Behavioral
Attention
Stability Delay Function Competencies
Immune-
STD’s Motor Healing Special
Skills Multi-Inflammatory Threat Reaction Functions Ed
Major Ecologic Causes of the Dual Inflammatory Threats to Children & Youth
Physiological Antecedents Reinforcement Verbal Relations
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21. K R
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of a Child’s Life
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reproductive success
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22. Obesity
Conduct
Disorders
Homicide &
Suicide
Early Sex
Early
Pregnancy
Addictions
Aggression
Disease
School
Disabilities
failure
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23. Physically and Successful in
emotionally life-long
healthy learning
Safe and Socially engaged
secure Healthy Child and responsible
Manitoba
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24. Community Prenatal Ages 0-2 Ages 3-5
Text Text Text Text
Primary Intermediate Early Teens Later Teens
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polyunsaturated fatty acids in excessive
nutrition for childhood (ALSPAC study): an adipose tissue n-3 and n-6 fatty acids: estimations
early Homo observational cohort study considering worldwide diversity.
development and relationship to obesity
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41. Low maternal omega-3 consumption from
seafood and
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45. Why not help our serious at-
risk children with omega-3?
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Prevention of Psychotic Disorders: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial." Arch Gen
Psychiatry 67(2): 146-154.
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51. Why not reproduce the rapid
results in Manitoba to get a
37% reduction in jail violence?
It cost the Brits 19¢ per day or $69.35 per year.
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53. A environmental policy
case study in reducing
early rebelliousness, risk
taking and sensation
seeking
This risk factor can be easily measured in early-childhood, and it
predicts lifetime injuries, delinquency, alcohol/drug abuse abuse,
and school difficulties.
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60. Study 1 showed preschool intervention alone had short-
term benefits
Study 2 showed preschool plus parenting intervention had
long-term benefits
Study 3 showed strategy could be implemented in 35 Head
Starts nationally
Study 4 showed parents could change child’s behavior from
special story workbook
Study 5 showed behavior change for over 100 preschoolers,
with no adverse effect.
Study 6 showed effort could be successful in a 3-city
multiple baseline in New Zealand
Study 7 is national campaign, adopted by 50% of New
Zealand families
Study 8 replicates city results in US
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61. Kernels and 4-P’s used in multi-city/national
Safe Playing campaign
Proclamations in cities and nationally
Endorsements/Sponsorships by prestige organizations AND businesses
Media models of adoption by high-status people
Media models showing rapid results/benefits
Public posting of rates of adoption/use
Competitions between cities on adoptions
Placement in supermarket or other easy venues
Price free after filling out Safe Playing Promise (with address, etc.)
Promotion for every family who wants their child to be safe
Product promises child will be safer in two weeks when steps followed
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62. Why not distribute specially
constructed books for
parents with young children…
Reduce dangerous,
impulsive, disturbing
behavior quickly?
Increase social-
competence quickly?
Improve school
readiness quickly?
Embry, D. D. and L. Peters (1985). A three-city evaluation of the diffusion of a pedestrian-safety
injury control intervention. R. S. Division, New Zealand Ministry of Transport, Wellington, NZ.
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64. Why not turn about the lives of high risk primary
grade children using a teacher invented procedure?
Muriel Saunders,
the teacher
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70. Injury Prevention Study Using Positive Reinforcement
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Control/Wait List Intervention
Krug, E. G., N. D. Brener, et al. (1997). "The impact of an elementary school-based violence prevention program on
visits to the school nurse." American Journal of Preventive Medicine 13(6): 459-463.
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71. Prevention Store
Prevention Science Meets
Retail Consumers
Dennis D. Embry, Ph.D., Society for Prevention Research, Denver, June, 2010
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73. How have kernels evolved?
The first (almost certainly antecedents) were selected by
consequence for immediate reinforcement of food, protection, etc.
Early tools come to mind as examples.
The second (physiological) probably also arouse by selection by
consequences by providing relief from physical or emotional
distress.
The third (relational frames) arouse with invention of oral and
written language, selected by consequences to protect against
danger from other humans or natural harm.
The forth (contingent reinforcement) arouse with invention of oral
and written language, selected by consequences for social
advantage within groups and survival advantage of kin.
Thursday, November 18, 2010 73
74. Using kernels to build
population-level change…
Problem
Kernel
#1 Observed
Proximal
Observed Effect
Kernel
Proximal Kernel
#2
Effect
Kernel Big
Kernel
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Effect
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Proximal
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75. Rule #1 of big change
A big population-level change requires
myriads of reliable, measurable small
behavioral changes in at least 20% to 25% of
the the total population.
Blame is not a kernel. A diagnoses is not a kernel.
“Shoulds” are not a kernel. Blame, diagnoses, and
“shoulds” are personal or group ways of
experiential avoidance for dealing with failure of the
methods to create desired change.
Thursday, November 18, 2010 75
76. Rule #2 of big change
Always maximize the dignity and self-sufficiency of the
persons whose behavior you wish to influence.
If you fail this step, you will be meet resistance,
counter-control and sabotage of the group of persons
to maintain their dignity and self-sufficiency. This is a
basic feature of human social interactions from which
our species has evolved. Dead, disposed or failed
chiefs and leaders liter human history who failed to
observe the key universal feature of human societies.
Thursday, November 18, 2010 76
77. Rule #3 of big change
Pay attention to variations in behavior for improvement.
Small differences—when done by many people—
can make the difference between night and day.
These small differences are the the variation in
quality control that great car companies like
Toyota or Honda to make incremental
improvements. Look for innovations as well as
problems.
Thursday, November 18, 2010 77
78. Rule # 4 Big Change with a
kernel requires other kernels
A kernel that you want to promote to affect a
specific behavior will require other kernels to make
the specific action happen. This because other
behaviors or people will be required before and
after or in other settings for cooperation to happen.
Thursday, November 18, 2010 78
79. Why not use a new word to convey our support
every child being healthy in Manitoba
Thursday, November 18, 2010 79
94. is the gift of our futures
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95. Contact: Dr. Dennis D. Embry, PAXIS Institute, PO Box 31205, Tucson, AZ USA
dde@paxis.org • www.paxis.org • www.slideshare.net/drdennisembry
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