Exploring Brain Health with Jennifer Zientz, MS, CCC-SLP

Today on Raising Joy, we dive into brain health, an often-overlooked aspect of overall well-being.

 

Co-hosts Wini and Dr. Pyrc speak with Jennifer Zientz, MS, CCC-SLP, Director of Programs at The Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas, who defines brain health as more than just the absence of disease.

 

Zientz provides valuable insights into:

·         How the Center for BrainHealth uniquely focuses on maintaining brain health across all stages of life

·         How individuals can assess their own brain health

·         Practical tips for improving brain health

·         How we can help children practice healthy brain habits

 

Tune in to discover all the benefits of a healthy brain!

 

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What is Raising Joy?

Raising Joy is part of Cook Children’s Joy Campaign, which aims to encourage hope and resilience among children and teens. Cook Children’s Health Care System is located in Fort Worth, Texas and has seen the mental and emotional toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on children and their families. In this podcast, hosts Wini King and Dr. Kristen Pyrc explore topics of anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and suicide in order to bring hope and needed resources to struggling children and families. Raising Joy is produced by the public relations team at Cook Children’s. The theme music was created by Raymond Turner from the Sparklefly Recording Studio at Cook Children’s.

Disclaimer: The opinions and advice provided by our guests are not endorsed by Cook Children’s. If you
or someone you know are struggling, please reach out for professional help. Cook Children’s has a list of crisis contact information for youth and families on its website: cookchildrens.org/joy.

Executive Producer:
Winifred “Wini” King