College PRograms
KEYNOTE: “A Better High”
Target Event
Orientations, NCAA Programs,Conferences
Ideal Audience Size
100 – 5,000
depending on the venue
Duration
70 minutes
This informative and humorous presentation focuses on natural highs, coping with disappointment and creating healthy habits in college. Dr. Bellace’s comedic style, interactive demonstrations and inspirational stories are an ideal combination for college audiences. He presents science-based information on resilience, mental health and substance abuse. In addition, he demonstrates coping skills such as meditation and cognitive reframing. The presentation concludes with Dr. Bellace’s personal story of college prevention leadership, as the founder of a nationally recognized student group at Bucknell University.
Outcomes
- Gain an understanding of the science behind natural highs, such as the neurotransmitters released during running, laughing and loving others.
- Recognize the importance of positive social support, including having friends who make healthier choices around alcohol and other drugs.
- Learn about the protective factors that increase resilience and mental health in college students.
- Be able to discuss the effects of marijuana and alcohol use on the brain when used prior to the age of 25.
- Have fun and associate having fun with prevention in college.
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