1 Hour / 1 CE

On Demand | Self-Paced Professional Training

This on-demand professional training program on Excessive Sugar Consumption: Implications for Mood, Behavior, Cognition, and Criminality is presented by Jerrod Brown, PhD.

This badge-earning program can be shared digitally on platforms like LinkedIn or your resume and counts towards a certificate. Enroll in this program to earn credit towards the Integrated Behavioral Health Certificate and share your new digital credentials with prospective employers and colleagues.

This program is designed to provide professionals with a deep understanding of the significant implications that excessive sugar consumption can have on various aspects of behavioral health. In this training, participants explore the profound impact of sugar consumption on mood, behavior, cognition, and even criminality. Through a comprehensive examination of empirical evidence, this program delves into the relationship between excessive sugar intake and poor behavioral health outcomes. By highlighting the latest research findings, participants will build a solid foundation for understanding the complex interplay between sugar consumption and its consequences.

Moreover, this program emphasizes the importance of screening and intervention from a behavioral health perspective. Participants gain valuable insights into effective strategies for identifying and addressing the negative effects of excessive sugar consumption on individuals' mental and behavioral well-being. The program provides evidence-based approaches to screening individuals for sugar-related issues and implementing targeted interventions to promote healthier behaviors.

This program ensures a professional and engaging learning environment. By incorporating empirically based research throughout the program, participants are equipped with up-to-date information to inform their professional practice. Expand your understanding of the impact of sugar consumption on behavioral health, gain practical skills for screening and intervention, and enhance your professional practice. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • 1 Describe excessive sugar consumption and other related constructs
  • 2 Describe the neurobiopsychosocial factors that influence excessive sugar consumption
  • 3 Describe the impact excessive sugar consumption has on mood, behavior, cognition, and criminality
  • 4 Describe screening and intervention considerations through a behavioral health lens
  • 5 Describe up-to-date research findings

  • Intended Audience

    This training is designed for mental health professionals across all career stages, with a focus on those working in behavioral health, clinical psychology, counseling, or integrated health settings. It is suitable for individuals practicing in clinical, educational, or community-based environments, and is relevant for psychologists, social workers, and counselors seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge.

  • Experience Level

    This training is applicable for all career stages: entry-level, mid-career, and experienced professionals.

    • Early-career professionals seeking foundational skills and best practices
    • Mid-career practitioners aiming to update or expand their expertise
    • Experienced clinicians interested in advanced concepts or new approaches
    • Professionals transitioning into behavioral health or integrated care settings

  • Practice Setting

    • Psychologists (clinical, counseling, school, or health psychologists)
    • Social Workers (including clinical social workers and those in community settings)
    • Counselors (mental health, school, rehabilitation, or substance use counselors)
    • Behavioral health professionals in integrated care or primary care settings
    • Mental health professionals working in educational or community-based organizations

Presented By

Jerrod Brown, PhD

Jerrod Brown, PhD, is the Treatment Director for Pathways Counseling Center, Inc., the lead developer of an online Master of Arts degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Forensic Behavioral Health from Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota, the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS), and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST) and the Journal of Special Populations (JSP).

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Training Outline

Key topics covered in this training include:

  • Excessive sugar consumption

  • Neuropsychological factors

  • Impact of excessive sugar consumption

  • Screening and intervention considerations

Earning a Certificate

This is a badge-earning program, which means it will help you earn a certificate that can be showcased on digital platforms like LinkedIn.
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CE Sponsorship Information

Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by, recognized by, or maintains sponsorship provider status with the following boards and agencies. We maintain responsibility for all content in our CE/CPD programs. For more information, visit here. 

  1. American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.

  2. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.

  3. Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

  4. National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).



Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356 and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CONCEPT Professional Training, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits.