2024.10.31 – The Intersection of Brain Injury and Mental Health Disorders: How to Identify Common Symptoms and Prevent Misdiagnosis (Live Webinar)

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Traumatic brain injuries can lead to symptoms common in mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety. In this David Strauss clinical webinar, learn how brain injuries affect mental health and behavior, and systemic issues that contribute to misdiagnosis and inadequate access to care. You will also learn some clinical assessment strategies to effectively address symptoms common to brain injury and mental health disorders.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify common symptoms found in individuals with brain injury and mental health disorders.
• Describe the dangers of diagnostic overshadowing for brain injury survivors with mental health disorders.
• Discuss practical approaches for assessing and treating individuals with symptoms found in both brain injury and mental health disorders.

Includes 1 ACBIS CEU.

Speaker Bios

Chelsea Zarcone, LICSW, CBIS has worked in the field of brain injury and mental health for over a decade, working in various settings including inpatient neuro-rehabilitation and psychiatric facilities, community-based day programs, and community mental health. Chelsea is passionate about meeting the clinical and systemic needs of individuals with dual-diagnosis. She has advocated on the state and national levels for improvement in access to quality and specialized care for people living with disabilities. She received her license as an Independent Clinical Social Worker, while engaging in comprehensive trauma training and maintaining her certification as a brain injury specialist through BIAA. She continues to strive for best practices for individuals living with dual-diagnosis and experiencing diagnostic complexities.

Jake LaBrack sustained a brain injury in 2018 and experienced his own mental health challenges. He has become passionate about giving back to the brain injury community through psychoeducation and peer support. When he is not working for his own business, he can be found spending time with his 4-year-old son.

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