H.E.R Brain Health Literacy
About This Program
Program Goals:
- Increase brain health awareness in underserved communities
- Provide culturally responsive educational materials
- Build health literacy skills that last a lifetime
- Connect women to trusted brain health resources
Brain Health Education
Experiences such as trauma, chronic stress, sleep patterns, nutrition, physical activity, and social connection can all influence brain function and long-term neurological wellbeing. Understanding how the brain develops, adapts, and heals helps individuals make informed decisions that support resilience, mental wellness, and overall health across the lifespan.
- Educational information — not a substitute for medical care.
Women’s Brain Health Across Life Stages
Key Life Stages
- Puberty
- Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Perimenopause & Menopause
- Caregiving-related chronic stress
- Higher exposure to interpersonal violence
Impact on Brain Health
- Neuroplasticity
- Stress hormone regulation
- Mood, cognition, and sleep
- Stroke and dementia risk
- Chronic pain disorders
Women’s Lived Experiences & Risk Contexts
- Puberty
- Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Perimenopause & Menopause
- Caregiving-related chronic stress
- Higher exposure to interpersonal violence
Why This Matters
Brain Health Education Center
Comprehensive, evidence-based resources on brain health across the lifespan.

Foundations of Brain Health
Learn the fundamentals of how the brain develops, functions, adapts, and supports thinking, emotions, memory, and overall well-being throughout life.

Brain Health Across the Life Course
Explore how brain health changes from pregnancy and childhood through adolescence, adulthood, and healthy aging, with unique considerations for women at every stage of life.

Brain Health & Neurological Condition
Understand common neurological disorders, their impact on brain function, and evidence-based approaches to prevention, treatment, and long-term management.

Life Experiences & Brain Health
Discover how social, environmental, economic, and life experiences—including education, relationships, adversity, and resilience—influence lifelong brain health

Trauma, Stress & the Nervous System
Learn how chronic stress and trauma affect the brain and nervous system, and explore trauma-informed strategies that promote healing, resilience, and recovery.

Brain Health and Violence Exposure
Examine the neurological, psychological, and physical effects of interpersonal, sexual, and gender-based violence, along with pathways to healing and survivor-centered care.

Prevention, Wellness & Protective Factors
Explore everyday habits and protective factors—including sleep, nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and social connection—that support lifelong brain health.

Brain Health, Culture & Identity
Understand how culture, identity, lived experiences, and community shape brain health, influence health behaviors, and affect access to care across diverse populations.

Brain Health, Policy & Equity
Learn how health policy, systems of care, and social equity influence brain health outcomes, and discover opportunities to advance equitable access to care for all communities.

Resources & Support
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