Mi Gente Wellness: Let’s Learn About Your Brain and Nervous System

This  interactive card game can help adults understand their brain and nervous system. Plus a quick Truth and Myth question game to test your knowledge.

• Download this book as a PDF.
• Print each page of the book and cut around the solid lines.
• Cut out the individual pieces.
• Read the instructions and start practicing each day

THE THREE BENEFITS ABOUT LEARNING ABOUT YOUR BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM

• Better Stress and Emotion Regulation: Understanding how stress and the amygdala trigger fight-or-flight responses allows you to calm your body, lower cortisol levels, and better manage your emotions.
• Enhanced Neuroplasticity and Learning: Knowing how neurons build connections helps you use active recall and targeted practice to grow new neural pathways, improve memory, and learn skills faster.
• Protection Against Cognitive Decline: Engaging with how your nervous system functions encourages lifelong mental challenges, which builds cognitive reserve and lowers the risk of age-related mental decline.