Spreading deceptive information has become a new social norm–one fueled by emotional triggers and algorithmic amplifications that hijack the brain’s reactive circuits. Young people who lack skills to critically evaluate   information are especially vulnerable to manipulation, deception, and harm– the consequences of reacting instead of thinking. The Misinformation Crisis is Escalating  Recent data from the […]

Real Stories, Real Impact: BrainWise Educators Empower Generations   Dr. Eric Kandel received the 2000 Nobel Prize for his research describing neuroplasticity — how the brain builds connections when it learns something new. His findings inspired the development of BrainWise as a way to help children and youth learn skills to Stop and Think. The […]

Cultivating Thinking Skills with BrainWise “Planting a seed” is how social worker Dr. Gary Brayton describes his decades-long advocacy for teaching BrainWise and training new instructors. He recently trained 32 health care workers, including longtime instructor Melissa Hudson, in Calgary, Alberta, to become BrainWise trainers. (for background see Hull newsletter   BW professional group.) These […]