Unraveling the Neurobiology of Empathy and Compassion: Implications for Treatments for Brain Disorders and Human Well-being, Day 2
2-day virtual workshop exploring the biological mechanisms of empathy and compassion. Workshop participants will examine the factors that influence the development of empathy and compassion, their role in brain functionality and brain disorders, and their potential to inform future medical treatments.
The National Academies Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders, in collaboration with the Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences, will host a 2-day virtual workshop exploring the biological mechanisms of empathy and compassion. Event page.
The workshop will bring together leaders from multiple disciplines to discuss how understanding empathy and compassion's biological mechanisms could have broader applications in areas like workplace practices, technology, and education to foster human well-being.