Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
What is social health, and why is it crucial for brain development? In this video, Linda Gorman, neuroscientist and Founder of Making Neuroscience Fun, LLC, explores how our relationships, sense of self, and social environment shape the brain's ability to change — especially during childhood and adolescence.
Through the lens of the “Brain Health: It’s SPECtacular” program, Gorman explains how social behaviors like empathy, self-esteem, and connection are essential tools for brain development, supporting adaptability and lifelong wellness. Designed for educators, parents, and caregivers, this video shows how fostering social health among young learners helps lay the groundwork for a resilient, healthy brain.
What is social health, and why is it crucial for brain development? In this video, Linda Gorman, neuroscientist and Founder of Making Neuroscience Fun, LLC, explores how our relationships, sense of self, and social environment shape the brain's ability to change — especially during childhood and adolescence.
Through the lens of the “Brain Health: It’s SPECtacular” program, Gorman explains how social behaviors like empathy, self-esteem, and connection are essential tools for brain development, supporting adaptability and lifelong wellness. Designed for educators, parents, and caregivers, this video shows how fostering social health among young learners helps lay the groundwork for a resilient, healthy brain.
