Brain Health Summit 2025 | Rewired: Social Media’s Hidden Impact on Brain Health


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In today’s always-connected world, social media plays a significant role in shaping how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. While it can be a powerful tool for connection, education, and inspiration, excessive or unhealthy use of social platforms is increasingly linked to stress, anxiety, depression, comparison traps, and burnout. This engaging and thought-provoking session explores the psychological impacts of social media and offers practical tools to cultivate a healthy relationship with digital platforms.
Whether you're a professional navigating workplace pressures, a parent concerned about your child’s screen time, or someone looking to boost your own wellbeing, this session will provide meaningful insights and strategies to help you and those around you thrive in the digital age.
Learning Objectives:
  • Understand the psychological effects of social media on mental health, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.
  • Identify common warning signs of social media overuse and digital burnout.
  • Explore how algorithms, comparison culture, and cyberbullying influence mood and mindset.
  • Learn practical strategies for setting digital boundaries and creating a healthier online/offline balance.

Class Details

1 Session(s)
Wed

Location
NICC Peosta Campus

Instructor
Joyce Marter Enterpr Joyce Marter Enterprises, Inc. 

 

Notice

Please read:  8:30-9 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast Continental Breakfast Supplied Early Bird Rate Ends October 1, 2025 $129 Regular Price $159 This Summit has been endorsed by the Healthiest State Initiative. This is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization intended to inspire Iowans to improve their physical, social and emotional well-being - and help Iowa become the healthiest state in the nation. The Healthiest State Initiative shines a spotlight on health and well-being topics, highlights existing programs that improve well-being, and creates new projects that will help Iowa achieve its goal. To be successful, the Healthiest State Initiative engages individuals, families, businesses, faith-based organizations, not-for-profits and the public sector in a community-focused effort.

Tuition: 

$129.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
11/12/2025 Wed 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Peosta, NICC Peosta Campus  Map Joyce Marter Enterpr Joyce Marter Enterprises, Inc.