Epigenetics, Neuroplasticity & Mental Health Interventions

Epigenetics, Neuroplasticity & Mental Health Interventions is organized by Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE).

Expiration Date: December 31st, 2026

Description:
In this foundational course, Dr. Josh Hamilton reviews what epigentics is, why it matters in the development disease, and in what pathways. Learners are encouraged to brush up on cell biology a bit with this presentation and are introduced to topics like: Posttranslational gene modification, acetylation, methylation, ubiquination, and more. Learn about neurohormonal stress, the importance of brain development, pleiotropy and more! This course is critical for all NPs to understand how disease develops and can be passed on to offspring.

Learning Objectives:
After taking part in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:

• Define the common factors in the therapeutic framework.
•  Discuss theories of pathologic neurobiology in psychiatry.
• Propose and discuss neurobiological mechanisms of action for various therapeutic approaches.