Join us for fascinating lectures and discussions on the topics of brain, behavior, and mind.
About this Event

The Brain, Behavior, and Mind Lecture Series is a forum for audiences around the world to hear from distinguished speakers, whose work spanning neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, and community has advanced our understanding of brain, behavior, and mind, and our ability to sustain mental health.

Please join us virtually for this year's event:

“A Conversation on Where Brain, Behavior, and Mind Meet National Security”
with General Paul M. Nakasone, U.S. Army (Retired)<h4>Former Director, National Security Agency & Chief, Central Security Service</h4><h4>Former Commander, U.S. Cyber Command</h4><h4>Founding Director, Institute of National Security, Vanderbilt University</h4><h4>
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October 23, 2024, at 3:00pm EDT (Virtual)

This virtual event will include a pre-recorded discussion between our distinguished speaker, Retired U.S. Army General Paul M. Nakasone, and mental health experts, followed by a live, moderated Question & Answer session in which General Nakasone will answer questions from attendees.

This event is free and open to the public.

Sponsored by the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Department of Psychiatry, Center for Deployment Psychology, and Brain & Behavior Hub of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.

This event is not eligible for continuing education credits.

Agenda

3:00–3:05 PM EDT

Welcome and Introductions

James A. Naifeh, PhD

3:05–3:45 PM EDT

A Conversation on Where Brain, Behavior, and Mind Meets National Security

General Paul M. Nakasone, U.S. Army (Retired)

Robert J. Ursano, MD

David M. Benedek, MD

Description: General Nakasone will discuss a broad range of topics relevant to the intersection of mental health, behavior, leadership, and national security. The discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Ursano and Dr. Benedek from the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University.

3:45–4:15 PM EDT

Moderated Question & Answer Session

General Paul M. Nakasone, U.S. Army (Retired)

Moderator: James C. West, MD

Description: GEN (Ret.) Nakasone will respond to questions submitted by attendees.

4:15–4:20 PM EDT

Closing Remarks

Robert J. Ursano, MD

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