Date & Time
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Name
450 Applying Neuroscience to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury*
Description
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a huge silent epidemic within incarcerated populations, underdiagnosed and untreated. TBI leads sufferers to become more emotionally and behaviorally dysregulated and more likely to experience a variety of mental health disorders. This session will explore behavioral health best practices, current neuroscience research, the six TBI diagnostic trajectories, early diagnosis, and actionable treatment options.
Educational Objectives- Review the prevalence of TBI in correctional settings and current diagnostic and treatment challenges
- Explain the current neurologic understanding of the six TBI diagnostic trajectories
- Discuss how to improve diagnosis of TBI
Level: Intermediate
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