Continuing the Conversation – A research-based look at mental wellness and learning

The MIT Integrated Learning Initiative (MITili) is focused on exploring a series of questions around identifying, detecting, and acting on the cognitive and neural correlates of autism, anxiety and depression, and Alzheimer’s as they impact learning. The objective of the new Mental Wellness Initiative (MWI) is to expand the scope of and collaborate across MIT research projects that focus on debilitating mental health conditions that impact and are impacted by learning. Our panelists will explore in depth why mental well-being is so important to learning and possible interventions for those struggling in school or still learning from home.
Faculty are applying MIT-style science and engineering to advance our understanding of conditions and make progress towards developing more targeted diagnostic assessments and interventions across diverse populations. In this talk, Professors Gabrieli, Maes, and Sinha will discuss the urgent need for research to find ways to keep learners well. Professor Sarma, MIT’s Vice President for Open Learning, will moderate the discussion and the audience Q&A.