2024.10.31 – The Intersection of Brain Injury and Mental Health Disorders (Recorded Webinar)

A David Strauss Memorial Clinical Lecture recorded webinar featuring Chelsea Zarcone, LICSW, CBIS and Jacob LaBrack.

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Aired live on October 31, 2024. Includes 1 ACBIS CEU. 

Note: A certificate of attendance/ACBIS CEU certificate will not be available with the purchase of this webinar after October 31, 2027.

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. caveats.  Treatment options will be examined, and data regarding natural history, prognostic factors and outcomes will also be delineated. 

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 is a licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Certified Brain Injury Specialist. 

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 education and peer support. When he is not working for his own business, he can be found spending time with his 4-year-old son.