HTA Lecture: “The Mind-Body Loop: How Psychology Shapes Health More Than We Realize”
March 4 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Shelly Stolp will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Pearl River Community College titled “The Mind-Body Loop: How Psychology Shapes Health More Than We Realize.”
This presentation examines how psychological processes shape physical health, often through everyday stress. Using guided imagery and discussion of the autonomic nervous system, it illustrates the mind–body feedback loop. Attendees will learn how stress regulation and coping strategies influence health outcomes.
The lecture will take place on the Pearl River Community College campus on March 4, 2026, at 11 a.m.