Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation: Implications for Mood, Behavior, Cognition, and Physical Health

1 Hour | 1 CE

This on-demand program on Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation: Implications for Mood, Behavior, Cognition, and Physical Health is presented by Jerrod Brown, PhD as part of the Integrated Behavioral Health Certificate.

Designed specifically for professionals navigating the realms of integrated behavioral health, this program offers an overview of the intricate mechanisms behind inflammation. This biological response shields the body against infections, toxins, and injuries. While this process is crucial for survival, persistent low-grade inflammation can become detrimental. Indeed, chronic inflammation is implicated in a myriad of adverse health outcomes, such as obesity, accelerated aging, the emergence of a plethora of diseases, and even psychological distress.

This program's primary focus is chronic inflammation's role in mood, behavior, cognition, and physical health. It offers an in-depth look at the interplay between stress and our bodies, illuminating the effects on our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Furthermore, it provides valuable insights into toxic stress exposure, trauma, and Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis dysfunction, critical factors in understanding chronic inflammation. Empirically based research findings are highlighted throughout this program.