If you are someone who likes to see all your choices laid out before you, you have come to the right place. TBI Topics lists every single article, story, research paper, podcast, and video on the BrainLine site. These content pieces are divided by topics — all the way from About TBI to Vision Problems.
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About Traumatic Brain Injury<back to top>
Exploring Your Brain with Garrick UtleyExploring Your Brain with Garrick Utley. Learn more about traumatic brain injury through the eyes of doctors and survivors. This video is one in a series created to unravel the mysteries of the brain. Transcript of this video.
November 24, 2008
Learn more about the miraculous and sometimes heartbreaking organ called the brain in this segment from WETA's "Exploring Your Brain with Garrick Utley" series.
The Dynamics of a Closed Head Injury
A concussion or mild brain injury usually causes a cascade of chemical changes within the brain. Most mild TBIs take 5-10 days to get back to normal, but every injury is unique. Produced by Vicky Youcha and Brian King.
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07/29/10
A concussion or mild brain injury usually causes a cascade of chemical changes within the brain. Most mild TBIs take 5-10 days to get back to normal, but every injury is unique.
What is the Difference Between a Subdural and Epidural Hematoma?
What is the difference? Learn more about brain anatomy and types of brain bleeds. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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What is the difference? Learn more about brain anatomy and types of brain bleeds.
ASHA: Traumatic Brain Injury
From the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Used with permission. www.asha.org Transcript of this video.
When speech, language, and hearing rehab is crucial after TBI.
The Critical Link: CHRs and Traumatic Brain Injury in Indian CountryThis documentary presentation was created to educate Native American Health Representatives about TBI and to assist in its identification among members of their tribes.
New Mexico's Aging and Long-Term Services Department with funding from the State of NM and the US Health Resources and Service Administration. Used with permission.
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This documentary presentation was created to educate Native American Health Representatives about TBI and to assist in its identification among members of their tribes.
Can the Brain Recover Regardless of Age?
Up until the time when we die, our brain continues to make new connections and make new neural cells. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Up until the time when we die, our brain continues to make new connections and make new neural cells.
Advocacy<back to top>
Brain Injury Awareness Month Video 2010Find out about Brain Injury Awareness Month events in your area.
Narrator: March is national Brain Injury Awareness Month with activities taking place nationwide to shine a spotlight on brain research. The month is also an opportunity to raise awareness about traumatic brain injury. In the Washington, DC area, the National Museum of Health and Medicine at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center hosts Brain Awareness Week with hands-on activities for school children on topics like brain anatomy and neuroscience.
Students learn about life with a brain injury and how brain injury can affect hearing, speech, language, and motor skills. One of the most popular sessions teaches students about their own brains — by providing the chance for them to touch an actual human brain.
Male Student: To me it felt like, at the top it’s all hard but when you put your finger through, you can feel everything that’s inside. When you flip it over it’s mushy.
Narrator: Students learn about the importance of protecting their brains from injury by wearing helmets, wearing seatbelts, and what to look out for if they suspect they have had an injury.
Female Student: It definitely made me more interested in the brain, because I didn’t know how much stuff in our head that we don’t even know that’s there.
Narrator: You can find out more about Brain Injury Awareness Month and the events taking place in your area by visiting Brain Injury Awareness Month Calendar.
Brain injury awareness month features activities nationwide to raise awareness for the need for brain research and awareness of traumatic brain injury.
Ask the Expert: Determining Brain Injury in Court
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Ask the Expert: The Importance of "Showing" a Brain Injury
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Don't Give Up: Advocate for Your Child with Traumatic Brain Injury
Parents know their children better than anyone. Follow your instincts -- right after your child's injury or ten years after the fact. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine..
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Parents know their children better than anyone. Follow your instincts -- right after your child's injury or ten years after the fact.
Behavioral & Emotional Symptoms<back to top>
Dr. Maria Mouratidis Talks About Differences in Expressing Emotion After InjuryDr. Maria Mouratidis is is a licensed neuropsychologist and currently the command consultant and subject matter expert for Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health at the National Naval Medical Center. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Mouratidis recorded on September 17th, 2008. Transcript of the video here.
March 4, 2009
BrainLine talks with Dr. Maria Mouratidis about differences in expressing emotion after injury.
Dr. Maria Mouratidis Talks About How to Address Thoughts of Suicide
Dr. Maria Mouratidis is is a licensed neuropsychologist and currently the command consultant and subject matter expert for Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health at the National Naval Medical Center. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King.
2009
How common is suicide after brain injury?
Emotional and Behavioral Changes in Children After Brain Injury
Everything affects the outcome after a TBI -- from the severity of the injury to the ongoing support of family, friends, and community. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Everything affects the outcome after a TBI -- from the severity of the injury to the ongoing support of family, friends, and community.
Dr. Tedd Judd Talks About Understanding Behavior Changes with TBIProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This neuropsychologist shares his experience and advice about culture, ethnicity, and brain injury rehab. Transcript of this video.
Emotional and behavioral changes in a person after a TBI can be significant.
Caron Gan Talks About Working With Adolescents After Brain InjuryProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This marriage and family therapist talks about common issues after TBI.
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Adolescence is never easy. Hear how this family therapist works with young adults with TBI.
Caron Gan Talks About Behavior and Personality Changes After TBIProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This marriage and family therapist talks about common issues after TBI.
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Why is my loved one's behavior and personality suddenly different?
Caron Gan Talks About Educating Families About Behavioral ChangesProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This marriage and family therapist talks about common issues after TBI.
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TBI affects the whole family. Hear advice from a family therapist.
BrainLine Talks with Dr. Jeffrey Kreutzer and Dr. Taryn Stejskal About Teaching and Maintaining Positivity and HopeOn April 24, 2009, BrainLine had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Kreutzer and Dr. Stejskal to talk about their work with people with traumatic brain injury and their families. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. Transcript of this video.
Having an optimistic outlook can make all the difference during recovery.
Risky Behavior and Brain Injury
Learn why after being in combat zone, drinking and driving may not seem like risky behavior. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Learn why after being in combat zone, drinking and driving may not seem like risky behavior.
Brain Injury Rehabilitation<back to top>
Community Transition and the Fine and Performing ArtsRehabilitation comes in many forms. Watch here to learn more about the power of creative arts therapy and TBI. The Fine Arts Program at the Northeast Center for Special Care. Used with permission. All rights reserved http://www.northeastcenter.com. Transcript of this Video.
December 16, 2008
Rehabilitation comes in many forms. Watch here to learn more about the power of creative arts therapy and TBI.
Rhythms of Hope Dance TherapyRhythms of Hope is led by Dr. Marianne Talbot and is based in the Washington DC area. Through the use of dance, Dr. Talbot works with survivors of traumatic brain injuries to make new connections in their brain and aid in the road to recovery.
National Rehabilitation and Rediscovery Foundation's Rhythms of Hope Dance Company. www.nrrf.us
December 4, 2008
Through the use of dance, people with traumatic brain injuries make new connections in their brains, which pushes them forward on the road to recovery.
How to Succeed in Biz-Ness by Really Trying (Logan's Story)This is the story of a girl named Logan who persevered through her brain injury to create a magazine for other kids with disabilities and inspire them to achieve their dreams and goals. As featured on Bizkids. Transcript of this video.
November 24, 2008
This is the story of a girl named Logan who persevered through her brain injury to create a magazine for other kids with disabilities and inspire them to achieve their dreams and goals.
Dr. Tedd Judd Talks About Navigating Cultural Barriers in Brain Injury RehabilitationProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This neuropsychologist shares his experience and advice about culture, ethnicity, and brain injury rehab. Transcript of this video.
Professional advice about getting buy-in from patients and families when cultural barriers are in the way.
Dr. Tedd Judd Talks About Brain Injury Professionals and Cultural CompetenceProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This neuropsychologist shares his experience and advice about culture, ethnicity, and brain injury rehab. Transcript of this video.
Professionals need to be culturally savvy to work most effectively with people of different ethnicities.
Dr. Tedd Judd Talks Incorporating Brain Injury and Cultural Background Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This neuropsychologist shares his experience and advice about culture, ethnicity, and brain injury rehab. Transcript of this video.
The more doctors or therapists know about the background and traditions of their patients, the more effective they will be.
Dr. Tedd Judd Talks About Guidelines for Using Brain Injury Rehabilitation Techniques at HomeProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This neuropsychologist shares his experience and advice about culture, ethnicity, and brain injury rehab. Transcript of this video.
The more professionals can teach caregivers, the more effective the rehab techniques will be at home.
Dr. Tedd Judd Talks About Errorless Learning After Brain InjuryProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This neuropsychologist shares his experience and advice about culture, ethnicity, and brain injury rehab. Transcript of this video.
What exactly is this teaching tool used for people with TBI?
Dr. Tedd Judd Talks About Brain Injury, Cultural Competency, and Relavence in RehabilitationProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This neuropsychologist shares his experience and advice about culture, ethnicity, and brain injury rehab. Transcript of this video.
What is cultural competency?
Caron Gan Talks About Providing Culturally Relevant TreatmentProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This marriage and family therapist talks about common issues after TBI.
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Why therapists need to take a person's cultural background and traditions into account.
Caron Gan Talks About Finding Support in the Brain Injury CommunityProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This marriage and family therapist talks about common issues after TBI.
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Advice from a family therapist on finding community support after TBI.
Brain Injury Dialogues: Rehabilitation From Brain Injury Dialogues, ©2008. Written and directed by Lyell Davies and Rick Franklin. Used with permission. All rights reserved. http://www.braininjurydialogues.org
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Hear from people in rehab.
BrainLine Talks with Dr. Jeffrey Kreutzer and Dr. Taryn Stejskal About What Services They Provide at VCUOn April 24, 2009, BrainLine had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Kreutzer and Dr. Stejskal to talk about their work with people with traumatic brain injury and their families. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. Transcript of this video.
Find out what kind of services these doctors offer and why their work is highly effective.
BrainLine Talks with Dr. Jeffrey Kreutzer and Dr. Taryn Stejskal About What Kinds of Support they ProvideOn April 24, 2009, BrainLine had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Kreutzer and Dr. Stejskal to talk about their work with people with traumatic brain injury and their families. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. Transcript of this video.
These doctors share their experience working with people wth TBI and their families.
BrainLine Talks with Dr. Jeffrey Kreutzer and Dr. Taryn Stejskal About Their Research and Areas of InterestOn April 24, 2009, BrainLine had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Kreutzer and Dr. Stejskal to talk about their work with people with traumatic brain injury and their families. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. Transcript of this video.
Hear about some current research in the works on how best to work with people with TBI and their families.
What Does a Rehabilitation Psychologist Do?
Pediatric Versus Adult Rehabilitation After Brain InjuryTranscript of this video.
When do you Begin the Rehab Process?Transcript of this video.
Brain Injury Symptoms<back to top>
What Impact Can Age Have on a Child's Injury?
Learn what symptoms and signs to look for in your child with TBI -- whether the injury happened at 3 years of age, or 12 years. Produced by Vcitoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Learn what symptoms and signs to look for in your child with TBI -- whether the injury happened at 3 years of age, or 12 years.
What Do Parents Need to Know About Traumatic Brain Injury?
Learn what parents should know -- from prevention to how to use rehab therapy, support, and love to help their child recover from TBI. Produced by Vcitoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Learn what parents should know -- from prevention to how to use rehab therapy, support, and love to help their child recover from TBI.
Traumatic Brain Injury in Young Children: In Harm's Way
This documentary presentation was created to educate early childhood providers about TBI in young children.
New Mexico’s Aging and Long-Term Services Department with funding from the State of NM and the US Health Resources and Service Administration. Used with permission.
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This documentary presentation was created to educate early childhood providers about TBI in young children.
A Child's Age at the Time of Injury: What Do We Know?
Learn what symptoms and signs to look for in your child with TBI -- whether the injury happened at 3 years of age, or 12 years. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Learn what symptoms and signs to look for in your child with TBI -- whether the injury happened at 3 years of age, or 12 years.
What to Do If Your Child's Symptoms Are Not Abating
Oftentimes a child sustains a TBI but her CT or MRI scan shows nothing. If symptoms persist, seek out a specialist. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Oftentimes a child sustains a TBI but her CT or MRI scan shows nothing. If symptoms persist, seek out a specialist.
When Does the Pediatric Brain Turn into the Adult Brain?
The brain keeps developing till the age of 25. How should young soldiers and their civilian counterparts be treated after a brain injury? Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine. Transcript of this video.
The brain keeps developing till the age of 25. How should young soldiers and their civilian counterparts be treated after a brain injury?
Caregiving & Brain Injury<back to top>
Far from Home, Injured Vet Is Never Alone
This powerful story opens a window into the lives of two brave and loving wives who care for their husbands after they both sustained severe brain injuries in combat. Video by The Star-Ledger, produced by Nyier Abdou. Used with permission. All rights reserved. http://www.nj.com/starledger.
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Author: Produced by Nyier Abdou | March 13th, 2010
Watch this powerful story about two brave and loving wives who care for their husbands after they both sustained severe brain injuries in combat.
Dr. Maria Mouratidis Talks About Compassion Fatigue in CaregiversDr. Maria Mouratidis is is a licensed neuropsychologist and currently the command consultant and subject matter expert for Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health at the National Naval Medical Center. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Mouratidis recorded on September 17th, 2008. Transcript of the video here.
March 4, 2009
BrainLine talks with Dr. Maria Mouratidis about compassion fatigue in caregivers.
Caregiving and TBI: What You Need to KnowBrainLine's webcast "Caregiving and TBI: What You Need to Know" offers ideas and strategies for people caring for a loved one with TBI. Produced by BrainLine.org. Transcript of this video. View this video in a webcast format.
January 26, 2009
BrainLine's webcast "Caregiving and TBI: What You Need to Know" offers ideas and strategies for people caring for a loved one with TBI.
Michael Paul Mason Talks About Unlikely HeroesBrainLine got the chance to catch up with Michael Paul Mason about his role as a brain injury case manager and writer and talked with him about the unexpected heroes he works with everyday. Transcript of this video.
December 1, 2008
TBI Case Manager Michael Paul Mason talks about the unexpected heroes he encounters in his work.
Changes in Family Roles After Traumatic Brain InjuryTranscript of this video.
Dr. Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla Talks About Cultural Differences in CaregivingDr. Arango-Lasprilla is currently a research assistant professor in the Department of PM&R at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is also the cultural competency coordinator for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research's (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems and co-director for the NIDRR-funded Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Arango-Lasprilla recorded on June 5th, 2008. Transcript of the video here.
Professionals working with people with TBI and their families should have knowledge about different cultural backgrounds and traditions.
Dr. Tedd Judd Talks About Finding the Right Caregiver After TBIProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This neuropsychologist shares his experience and advice about culture, ethnicity, and brain injury rehab. Transcript of this video.
People with TBI need to find a good fit with caregivers — from family members to professionals.
The Biggest Challenges Caregivers Face When a Loved One Comes Home
Concussion / Mild TBI<back to top>
Jason Belser Discusses Concussion and the NFL
Jason Belser played 11 seasons in the NFL and is now an executive with the National Football League Players Association. Here he discusses why athletes might resist leaving the game after a possible concussion. Produced by Brian King and Noel Gunther.
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6/29/10
Former NFL player Jason Belser talks about the highs and lows of his 11 seasons in pro football.
Bird's-Eye View Animation of a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in a Car CrashLearn more about what happens to the brain in a car crash. From Medivisuals Medical & Legal Visuals. Used with permission.
http://medivisuals.com. Transcript of this Video.
December 15, 2008
Learn more about what happens to the brain in a car crash.
Side-View Animation of a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in a Car CrashLearn more about what happens to the brain in a car crash. From Medivisuals Medical & Legal Visuals. Used with permission. http://medivisuals.com. Transcript of this Video.
December 15, 2008
Learn more about what happens to the brain in a car crash.
Animated Deceleration Injury from a Traumatic Brain InjuryLearn more about what happens to the brain in a car crash. From Medivisuals Medical & Legal Visuals. Used with permission. http://medivisuals.com. Transcript of this Video.
December 15, 2008
Learn more about what happens to the brain in a car crash.
Animated Relevant Anatomy of a Traumatic Brain InjuryLearn more about what happens to the brain in a car crash. From Medivisuals Medical & Legal Visuals. Used with permission. http://medivisuals.com. Transcript of this Video.
December 15, 2008
Learn more about what happens to the brain in a car crash.
Animated Mild Traumatic Brain InjuryLearn more about the signs and symptoms of mild TBI, the causes, and treatments. From Medivisuals Medical & Legal Visuals. Used with permission. http://medivisuals.com. Transcript of this Video.
December 15, 2008
Learn more about the signs and symptoms of mild TBI, the causes, and treatments.
Dr. James Kelly Talks About Areas of the Brain Affected by ConcussionDr. James Kelly is professor of Neurosurgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and associate director of the Colorado Area Health Education Center System. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Kelly recorded on July 11, 2008. Transcript of the program here.
November 13, 2008
BrainLine sat down with Dr. Kelly to talk about how different areas of the brain can be affected by concussion, or mild TBI.
Dr. James Kelly Talks About Children, Helmets, and ConcussionDr. James Kelly is professor of Neurosurgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and associate director of the Colorado Area Health Education Center System. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Kelly recorded on July 11, 2008. Transcript of the video.
November 13, 2008
BrainLine sat down with Dr. Kelly to talk about how TBI affects children differently from adults, the use and design of helmets, and how parents can best deal with concussion in their child.
Dr. James Kelly Talks About Concussion Screening StandardsDr. James Kelly is professor of Neurosurgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and associate director of the Colorado Area Health Education Center System. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Kelly recorded on July 11, 2008. Transcript of this program.
November 13, 2008
BrainLine talks with Dr. Kelly about the current standards when screening for TBI and what how future testing might improve.
Child Brain Versus Adult Brain with TBI
Studies show that a child's brain is more vulnerable to the effects of a brain injury and takes longer to recover. Learn more. Produced by Vicky Youcha and Brian King.
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07/29/10
Studies show that a child's brain is more vulnerable to the effects of a brain injury and takes longer to recover. Learn more.
Why is Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Hard to Diagnose?
Making a connection between social and academic challenges and a past TBI can be crucial for a child's success. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Making a connection between social and academic challenges and a past TBI can be crucial for a child's success.
Concussion: Understanding Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
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Welcome to the first in a series of webcasts on traumatic brain injury, hosted by Doris McMillon. Concussion: Understanding Mild Traumatic Brain Injury will help you understand what a concussion is and what to expect during recovery. We are pleased to feature the following distinguished guests:
Panelist Bios
James P. Kelly, MA, MD, FAAN
Dr. Kelly is Professor of Neurosurgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and Associate Director of the Colorado Area Health Education Center System. He graduated cum laude with a BA from Western Michigan University, with a major in Psychology and minor in Chemistry before obtaining his MA, also at WMU, in Clinical Psychology. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University.
Kelly specializes in all aspects of traumatic brain injury research and clinical care. His scientific publications and editorials have appeared in numerous medical journals, and he is invited to speak on a variety of neurological topics across the United States and abroad. Among countless other affiliations, positions, and publications, he was lead author of the Colorado and American Academy of Neurology Guidelines for the Management of Sports Concussion, and a co-author of the Standardized Assessment of Concussion (SAC), which is the most widely used sideline mental status test in sports.
Dr. Kelly is a member of the Colorado State Boxing Commission and is the consulting neurologist to the National Hockey League Players Association, to the Aspen Skiing Company, and to the US Department of Defense for blast injury and concussion. He is Chairman of the Defense Health Board's Traumatic Brain Injury External Advisory Subcommittee for military clinical care, research, and education. He maintains an active outpatient and inpatient practice at the University of Colorado Hospital.
Aditya A. Bhagwat, PhD, ABPP-CN
Dr. Bhagwat is a board certified Clinical Neuropsychologist currently working in the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC.
He completed his undergraduate studies in Psychology at McGill University, his doctoral work in Counseling Psychology at The Ohio State University, and a postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology through the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC, and Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Dr. Bhagwat served as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force for seven years before joining the DVBIC, where he is privileged to be able to continue serving military service members who have suffered brain injuries.
Lesley LeMasurier
A senior at University of Colorado at Boulder (CU), Lesley LeMasurier grew up skiing in Virginia until age twelve, when she moved north to attend Burke Mountain Academy, a ski racing school in Vermont. In the spring of 2003, she earned a spot on the United States Alpine Development Ski Team. Over the course of the two years (2001 – 2003) prior to joining the US Team, she suffered four concussions, and began struggling with poor balance, coordination, and strength on the left side of her body. She also began suffering from migraines and insomnia. Despite these symptoms, she accepted the spot on the team. But after many crashes resulting in a fifth concussion, a broken right leg, and torn ligaments in her left knee in early 2005, she left the development team to focus on her health.
An English major with a minor in Ethnic Studies, she is also a member of the CU Varsity Ski Team, but given her history of mild TBI, she is medically ineligible to compete. However, she continues her relationship with athletics by assisting with ski team training sessions, mentoring freshman student-athletes in the athletic department at CU, and serving as a board member and the athlete representative for the Shelley Glover Ski Education Foundation. She plans to pursue an MFA in writing upon completion of her undergraduate studies.
About BrainLine Webcasts We've launched BrainLine's webcast series to keep you informed — on an ongoing basis — about preventing, treating, and living with traumatic brain injury. Listen, watch, and learn from top experts in the field — from neurosurgeons and speech pathologists to long-time caregivers and individuals living with TBI.
BrainLine original webcast on concussion and mild traumatic brain injury featuring a panel of experts including Dr. James Kelly, Dr. Aditya Bhagwat, and Lesley LaMasurier.
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - Shaken Baby Syndrome
What Are the Symptoms of Concussion, Especially in Children?
Learn the common and not so common symptoms of concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Author: Produced by Victoria McDonough and Brian King
Learn the common and not so common symptoms of concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury.
Depression<back to top>
Dr. Maria Mouratidis Talks About How to Address Thoughts of Suicide
Dr. Maria Mouratidis is is a licensed neuropsychologist and currently the command consultant and subject matter expert for Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health at the National Naval Medical Center. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Mouratidis recorded on September 17th, 2008. Transcript of the video here.
March 4, 2009
BrainLine talks with Dr. Maria Mouratidis about how to address thoughts of suicide in someone dealing with a TBI, PTSD or depression.
Depression with Mike WallaceHealthy Minds is a 13-part award-winning TV series about the latest research and insights about mental illness, created to help reduce the stigma associated with psychiatric disease, which often prevents patients and their families from getting needed help. This 30-minute segment on depression features veteran newsman Mike Wallace and his wife Mary, who discuss how they dealt with his depression and reveal intimate details about his suicide attempt and ultimate recovery. From WLIW21 Public Television, in conjunction with NARSAD. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Third-party use restricted. www.wliw.org. Transcript of this Video.
November 24, 2008
News reporter Mike Wallace talks about his experience with depression, how it almost took his life, and how he copes with depression every day.
Using Anti-Depressants After TBI?Is it safe to take an anti-depressant after a brain injury? My wife never took them before her brain injury. Her depression is a result of her injury, it seems, and she just can't seem to kick it. It's been more than a year now. I'm wondering about their effectiveness and safety after a brain injury.
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Are they safe? Do they help?
Diagnosing & Treating Brain Injury<back to top>
Second Impact Syndrome in Children
If your brain doesn't get to recover properly from one concussion before sustaining another concussion -- even a seemingly mild one -- the damage can be far worse, long-lasting, even fatal. Produced by Vicky Youcha and Brian King.
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7/24/10
What happens if a young athlete doesn't take the proper amount of time to recover after a concussion before sustaining another?
Dr. Maria Mouratidis Talks About Treating the Patient and Avoiding Stove PipingDr. Maria Mouratidis is is a licensed neuropsychologist and currently the command consultant and subject matter expert for Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health at the National Naval Medical Center. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Mouratidis recorded on September 17, 2008. Transcript of the video here.
March 4, 2009
BrainLine talks with Dr. Maria Mouratidis about the treating the patient and avoiding stove piping.
Neurologist James Kelly and NHL Great Pat LaFontaine: Cranial Nerve TestWatch what this test entails. Produced by BrainLine.org. Transcript of this video.
February 3, 2009
Watch what this test entails.
Neurologist James Kelly and NHL Great Pat LaFontaine: Neuropsychology TestSee what kinds of skills are involved. Transcript of this video.
February 3, 2009
See what kinds of skills are involved.
Michael Paul Mason Talks About Brain Injury Case Management BrainLine got the chance to catch up with Michael Paul Mason about his role as a brain injury case manager and writer and talked with him about being a case manager and his experience finding resources for his clients. Transcript of this video.
December 1, 2008
BrainLine talks with Michael Paul Mason about being a case manager and his experience finding resources for his clients.
Michael Paul Mason Talks About What Happens to People Post-TBIBrainLine got the chance to catch up with Michael Paul Mason about his role as a brain injury case manager and writer and talked with him about what happens to survivors of TBI after the injury. Transcript of this video.
December 1, 2008
BrainLine got the chance to catch up with Michael Paul Mason to talk about what happens to people after they sustain a TBI.
Identifying a Concussion and Its Long-and Short-Term Effects
When can a young athlete return to play after a concussion? Learn about the ins and outs of this complex question -- from the use of baseline testing to the philosophy of "one and done." Produced by Vicky Youcha and Brian King.
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07/29/10
When can a young athlete return to play after a concussion?
What We Know and Don't Know About Multiple Concussions
When has a person had too many concussions? There is no definitive answer but with each additional concussion comes more danger. Learn more about the effects of cumulative concussions. Produced by Vicky Youcha and Brian King.
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07/29/10
When has a person had too many concussions?
The Emotional Consequences of Concussion
Lots of rest, sleep, and reduced stress are crucial for a child recovering from a mild TBI. The more parents know about the symptoms, the better. Produced by Vicky Youcha and Brian King.
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07/29/10
Lots of rest, sleep, and reduced stress are crucial for a child recovering from a mild TBI.
What Factors Affect Outcome After a Brain Injury?
Everything affects the outcome after a TBI -- from the severity of the injury to the ongoing support of family, friends, and community. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Everything affects the outcome after a TBI -- from the severity of the injury to the ongoing support of family, friends, and community.
Common Problems Children Have After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Learn the signs and symptoms of a concussion or brain injury so you can get the best help for you child. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.org.
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Learn the signs and symptoms of a concussion or brain injury so you can get the best help for you child.
Care for Brain Injury in the United States Versus Canada
Do the differences in short- and long-term care for TBI in these two countries make a difference in outcome? Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Do the differences in short- and long-term care for TBI in these two countries make a difference in outcome?
BrainLine Talks with Dr. Nathan Zasler About Diagnosis and Care After TBIListen to BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Nathan Zasler who talks about diagnosis and care post-TBI. Produced by BrainLine.org. Transcript of this video here.
Dr. Zasler offers advice about recovery strategies after sustaining a brain injury.
Dr. Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla Talks About Disparity of Care for MinoritiesDr. Arango-Lasprilla is currently a research assistant professor in the Department of PM&R at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is also the cultural competency coordinator for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research's (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems and co-director for the NIDRR-funded Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Arango-Lasprilla recorded on June 5th, 2008. Transcript of the video here.
Why is cultural competency so important?
Dr. Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla Talks About Differences Between Caucasians and Minorities in TBI CasesDr. Arango-Lasprilla is currently a research assistant professor in the Department of PM&R at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is also the cultural competency coordinator for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research's (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems and co-director for the NIDRR-funded Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Arango-Lasprilla recorded on June 5, 2008. Transcript of the video here.
In what ways are these ethnic groups treated the same or differently?
Dr. Jeffrey Bazarian Talks About Using Biomarkers to Detect Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Jeffrey Bazarian is an emergency physician with a strong research interest in traumatic brain injury. He is associate professor of Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and Neurosurgery at the Center for Neural Development and Disease, University of Rochester Medical Center. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Jeffrey Bazarian recorded on September 26, 2008.
Transcript of the video here.
Is there — or will there be — a simple blood test to detect TBI?
Dr. Jeffrey Bazarian Talks About Treatment of TBI in the Emergency DepartmentDr. Jeffrey Bazarian is an emergency physician with a strong research interest in traumatic brain injury. He is associate professor of Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and Neurosurgery at the Center for Neural Development and Disease, University of Rochester Medical Center. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Jeffrey Bazarian recorded on September 26, 2008.
Transcript of the video here.
What happens when you arrive in the ER with a brain injury?
Dr. Jeffrey Bazarian Talks About What Interested him About Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Jeffrey Bazarian is an emergency physician with a strong research interest in traumatic brain injury. He is associate professor of Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and Neurosurgery at the Center for Neural Development and Disease, University of Rochester Medical Center. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Jeffrey Bazarian recorded on September 26, 2008.
Transcript of the video here.
What got this emergency physician interested in traumatic brain injury?
Caron Gan Talks About The Brain Injury Intervention ProtocolProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This marriage and family therapist talks about common issues after TBI. Transcript of this video.
Learn what treatment should include.
Caron Gan Talks About Using Her Cultural Background to Her AdvantageProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This marriage and family therapist talks about common issues after TBI.
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This marriage and family therapist talks about her Chinese-Canadian heritage and how it comes into play in her everyday practice.
Caron Gan Talks About Being a Family TherapistProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This marriage and family therapist talks about common issues after TBI.
Transcript of this video.
Learn about the work of a family therapist.
Caron Gan Talks About Barriers in Working Towards IndependenceProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This marriage and family therapist talks about common issues after TBI.
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What barriers can therapists encounter when working with families helping a loved one?
Pros and Cons of Taking Preventative Anti-Seizure MedicationFour months ago, my husband sustained a TBI in a car wreck. He has never had a seizure, but should he be on an anti-seizure medicine to prevent him from having one? Transcript of this video.
Waiting or preventing: what's the best choice?
Not All Nutritional Supplements Are Safe After Brain InjuryAre there any good over-the-counter medications or nutritional supplements to help people with TBI who have short-term memory problems? Transcript of this video.
Nutritional supplements can have positive — and negative effects on short-term memory.
Why Don't the Three Stooges Ever Get a TBI?Transcript of this video.
The Silent Epidemic: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Part 2: “Managment of MTBI”This Telly award winning documentary presentation includes information on medical complications, optimizing recovery, patient and family education, and more.
New Mexico’s Aging and Long-Term Services Department with funding from the State of NM and the US Health Resources and Service Administration. Used with permission.
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This Telly Award winning documentary presentation includes information on medical complications, optimizing recovery, patient and family education, and more.
The Silent Epidemic: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Part 1: “Identification and Diagnosis”
This Telly Award winning documentary presentation includes information on the personal and societal cost of TBI, neuroimaging and neuropsychological evaluations, diagnosis, and more.
New Mexico’s Aging and Long-Term Services Department with funding from the State of NM and the US Health Resources and Service Administration. Used with permission.
Transcript of this video.
This Telly award winning documentary presentation includes information on the personal and societal cost of TBI, neuroimaging and neuropsychological evaluations, diagnosis, and more.
Research on the Impact of Age at Injury
Is a soldier at 18 going to recover better from a TBI than a soldier at 32? Find out what the research says. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Is a soldier at 18 going to recover better from a TBI than a soldier at 32? Find out what the research says.
The Role of Imaging in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
New imaging technology is helping show what's normal versus not normal development in a pediatric brain. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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New imaging technology is helping show what's normal versus not normal development in a pediatric brain. Learn more.
What If Your MRI is "Clean" Post-Brain Injury?
An estimated 95 percent of people with TBI in the US leave the hospital with a clean CT or MRI scan. But what if symptoms continue to persist? Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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An estimated 95 percent of people with TBI in the US leave the hospital with a clean CT or MRI scan. But what if symptoms continue to persist?
What are the Latest Advancements in Imaging Techniques for Traumatic Brain Injury
Are neurons dying? What is the brain tissue doing? How is the blood flow in the brain? Learn what specialized imaging techniques can tell us. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Are neurons dying? What is the brain tissue doing? How is the blood flow in the brain? Learn what specialized imaging techniques can tell us.
What is Diffuse Axonal Injury?
Learn more about how axons in the brain can be torn and sheared during an injury, interrupting communications within the brain. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Learn more about how axons in the brain can be torn and sheared during an injury, interrupting communications within the brain.
What Imaging Techniques are Used to Diagnose Traumatic Brain Injury?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the standard imaging tool used to diagnose traumatic brain injury (TBI), but other tools are being developed to "see" more. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
Transcript of this video.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the standard imaging tool used to diagnose traumatic brain injury (TBI), but other tools are being developed to "see" more.
Why Predicting Outcomes After Traumatic Brain Injury Can Be Limiting
Learn about someone who went from coma to professional athlete and educator. You never know how far someone is going to go after a TBI. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Learn about someone who went from fatal coma to professional athlete and educator. You never know how far someone is going to go after a TBI.
Employment & Training<back to top>
Compensatory Strategies for StudyingProduced by Vicky Youcha and Brian King, BrainLine. Transcript of this video.
Kelli Gary talks about the compensatory strategies that she found through her own experience worked for her.
What Do I Tell My Employer?I had a mild TBI last year and now my employer expects me to work as I had before my injury. I still have problems with fatigue, memory, and concentration but have no visible scars. My doctors classify my injuries as "mild." How do I explain to my employer that my problems are real? Transcript of this video.
Will my boss know that "mild" TBI is much more than mild?
Family Concerns<back to top>
Brain Interrupted: The Story of John's Traumatic Brain InjuryMt. Sinai's Dr. Wayne Gordon introduces one mother's powerful story about the importance of accurate diagnosis. From Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 2008. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
http://www.mssm.eduTranscript of this video.
February 3, 2009
Mt. Sinai's Dr. Wayne Gordon introduces one mother's powerful story about the importance of accurate diagnosis.
How Can Physicians Best Help Families with Children with Brain Injury?
Especially with children with brain injury, health professionals need to think outside the "medical model." Produced by Vcitoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
Transcript of this video.
Especially with children with brain injury, health professionals need to think outside the "medical model."
Dr. Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla Talks About Cultural Differences in Treatment of TBIDr. Arango-Lasprilla is currently a research assistant professor in the Department of PM&R at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is also the cultural competency coordinator for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research's (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems and co-director for the NIDRR-funded Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Arango-Lasprilla recorded on June 5th, 2008. Transcript of the video here.
Do people from non-US cultures get treated differently after a TBI?
Dr. Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla Talks About the Importance of Family in Hispanic CultureDr. Arango-Lasprilla is currently a research assistant professor in the Department of PM&R at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is also the cultural competency coordinator for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research's (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems and co-director for the NIDRR-funded Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Arango-Lasprilla recorded on June 5th, 2008. Transcript of the video here.
The role of family differs culture to culture.
Dr. Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla Talks About his Brother's TBI StoryDr. Arango-Lasprilla is currently a research assistant professor in the Department of PM&R at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Arango-Lasprilla is also the cultural competency coordinator for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research's (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems and co-director for the NIDRR-funded Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Arango-Lasprilla recorded on June 5, 2008. Transcript of the video here.
When brain injury hits home.
Dr. Tedd Judd Talks About Brain Injury and Setting Family Centered GoalsProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This neuropsychologist shares his experience and advice about culture, ethnicity, and brain injury rehab. Transcript of this video.
What makes family-centered care so effective?
Caron Gan Talks About Working With Families From Different Ethnic and Cultural BackgroundsProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This marriage and family therapist talks about common issues after TBI. Transcript of this video.
Why are being cognizant of these differences so important during therapy for TBI?
BrainLine Talks with Dr. Jeffrey Kreutzer and Dr. Taryn Stejskal About Dealing with Adolescents and TBIOn April 24, 2009, BrainLine had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Kreutzer and Dr. Stejskal to talk about their work with people with traumatic brain injury and their families. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. Transcript of this video.
Adolescence is a tough enough time. What happens when a brain injury is added to the mix?
BrainLine Talks with Dr. Jeffrey Kreutzer and Dr. Taryn Stejskal About What Happens to a Family After Brain InjuryOn April 24, 2009, BrainLine had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Kreutzer and Dr. Stejskal to talk about their work with people with traumatic brain injury and their families. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. Transcript of this video.
Brain injury affects the whole family. Learn more.
BrainLine Talks with Dr. Jeffrey Kreutzer and Dr. Taryn Stejskal About the Uniqueness of Their ApproachOn April 24, 2009, BrainLine had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Kreutzer and Dr. Stejskal to talk about their work with people with traumatic brain injury and their families. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. Transcript of this video.
Listening is crucial when sorking with people with TBI and their families.
Adolescents and TBI
On April 24, 2009, BrainLine had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Kreutzer and Dr. Stejskal to talk about their work with people with traumatic brain injury and their families. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King.
Transcript of this video.
Adolescence is a tough enough time. What happens when a brain injury is added to the mix?
The Role of Family-Centered Care
Finances<back to top>
Planning Your Estate My wife and I are planning our estate and we want to make sure that our daughter, who needs fulltime care after her brain injury, is provided for financially. What kinds of things should we be talking about with our attorney? Transcript of this video.
Advice on how to provide long-term financial care for a loved one after you are gone.
What to Know About Trusts and Structured Settlements After Brain Injury
Hospital Care<back to top>
After the Injury: Acute Care and TBIBrainLine's webcast "After the Injury: Acute Care and TBI" offers information on the medical care provided following a TBI — from the first moments in an emergency room to the collaboration between the family and medical team to create and individual treatment plan. Produced by BrainLine.org. Transcript of this video. Watch this as a webcast.
January 26, 2009
BrainLine's webcast "After the Injury: Acute Care and TBI" offers information on the medical care provided following a TBI — from the first moments in an emergency room to the collaboration between the family and medical team to create and individual treatment plan.
Intimate Relationships<back to top>
BJ and Abby Jackson on Supporting Intimate RelationshipsFrom the Wounded Troops and Partners: Supporting Intimate Relationships Conference, 2008. Sponsored by the Morehouse School of Medicine Center of Excellence for Sexual Health, Disabilities, Chronic Conditions and Sexual Health Program. http://cesh.msm.edu. Transcript of this video.
February 3, 2009
The story of one marriage after TBI.
Lee Woodruff Speaks on Supporting Intimate RelationshipsLee Woodruff (co-author of In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing) talks about her experience with her husband, ABC News Anchor Bob Woodruff, who sustained a brain injury while reporting in Iraq. Transcript of the video.
From the Wounded Troops and Partners: Supporting Intimate Relationships Conference, 2008. Sponsored by the Morehouse School of Medicine Center of Excellence for Sexual Health, Disabilities, Chronic Conditions and Sexual Health Program. Http://cesh.msm.edu.
December 1, 2008
Lee Woodruff talks about her experience with her husband, ABC News Anchor Bob Woodruff, who sustained a brain injury while reporting in Iraq.
BrainLine Talks with Jason and Susannah Ferguson About Family and TBIBrainLine talks with Jason and Susannah Ferguson about Jason's traumatic brain injury which he suffered in a car accident. The couple discusses how the injury has affected family life, their marriage, and outlook on life. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King at the 2008 Williamsburg Brain Injury Services Conference. Transcript of the video.
December 1, 2008
BrainLine talks with Jason and Susannah Ferguson about how Jason's brain injury has affected their marriage, family, and outlook on life.
BrainLine Talks with Sarah and Ted Wade About Their Personal StoryAn interview with Sarah Wade and retired Army Sergeant Edward "Ted" Wade. Following the attacks of September 11, Ted was called on to serve first in Afghanistan and later in Iraq. On February 14, 2004, his humvee was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on a mission in Al Mahmudiyah. He sustained a severe TBI, suffered a transhumeral traumatic amputation, multiple fractured bones, soft tissue shrapnel injuries, and complications due to acute anemia, hypergycemia, and infections. Though SGT Wade remained in a coma for more two months, and withdrawal of life support was discussed, he made a remarkable recovery. Transcript of this Video.
November 24, 2008
Retired Army Sergeant Edward "Ted" Wade and his wife, Sarah, share their story after Ted sustained a severe TBI while serving in Iraq.
Caron Gan Talks About Spouses After InjuryProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This marriage and family therapist talks about common issues after TBI.
Transcript of this video.
Hear what this marriage and family therapist has to say.
BrainLine Talks with Dr. Jeffrey Kreutzer and Dr. Taryn Stejskal About When Couples Should Seek HelpOn April 24, 2009, BrainLine had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Kreutzer and Dr. Stejskal to talk about their work with people with traumatic brain injury and their families. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. Transcript of this video.
Brain injury can deeply affect a marriage. When do you know it's time to seek couples therapy?
BrainLine Talks with Dr. Jeffrey Kreutzer and Dr. Taryn Stejskal About How TBI Can Affect MarriageOn April 24, 2009, BrainLine had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Kreutzer and Dr. Stejskal to talk about their work with people with traumatic brain injury and their families. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. Transcript of this video.
Hear what two family therapists have to say.
BrainLine Talks with Dr. Jeffrey Kreutzer and Dr. Taryn Stejskal About Working with Couples in CrisisOn April 24, 2009, BrainLine had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Kreutzer and Dr. Stejskal to talk about their work with people with traumatic brain injury and their families. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. Transcript of this video.
You can learn to work together.
How I Re-built Social Supports After My TBIProduced by Vicky Youcha and Brian King, BrainLine. Transcript of this video.
Kelli Gary talks about the strategies she used to rebuild her social supports after her traumatic brain injury.
Dr. Kelli Gary Talks about her Relationships After Traumatic Brain Injury Transcript of this video.
Family Counseling Services After Brain Injury
When Should a Couple Seek Help
Living with Traumatic Brain Injury<back to top>
Living with a Traumatic Brain Injury
Meet a handful of people with brain injury who give courage and tenacity new meaning. From the University of Washington TV/Research Channel. Used with permission. All rights reserved. www.uwtv.org.
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January 26, 2009
Meet a handful of people with brain injury who give courage and tenacity new meaning.
Personal Story: Teens Talking to TeensMeet Sabrina — a teen talking to other teens about her experience after brain injury. From Lash & Associates Publishing Training Inc. Used with permission. For more information on this entire video, go to www.lapublishing.com. Transcript of this video.
January 7, 2009
Meet Sabrina — a teen talking to other teens about her experience after brain injury.
The Many Faces of Traumatic Brain InjuryFrom the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 2008. Transcript of the video.
November 24, 2008
Learn more about the short- and long-term effects of TBI from both professionals and individuals with brain injury.
Every 21 Seconds - The Story of 8 Survivors of TBIFrom Every 21 Seconds or Why I Scream at the Refrigerator. The story of 8 survivors of traumatic brain injury. © Laura Napier Productions 2005. Used with permission. All rights reserved. For more information, go to Doug Claybourne’s Website, and to Aquarius Productions for information on this video. Transcript of this video.
November 24, 2008
See an excerpt from a video that profiles the stories of eight people with TBI.
Crooked Smile - Video Excerpt of Daniel SkiingDaniel Cohen, 33, who sustained a brain injury at 17 yrs old, enjoys the Calgary slopes with the guidance of Pat Pearce, one of the hosts at Fernie Mountain Hosts. His mother, Lainie Cohen, wrote Crooked Smile: One Family's Journey Toward Healing about Daniel's injury and the journey of his whole family.
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Watch Daniel Cohen, 33, who sustained a brain injury 16 years before, enjoy the Calgary slopes.
Brain Injury Dialogues: Introduction From Brain Injury Dialogues, ©2008. Written and directed by Lyell Davies and Rick Franklin. Used with permission. All rights reserved. http://www.braininjurydialogues.org
Transcript of this video.
Meet a few faces of TBI in this moving documentary.
Brain Injury Dialogues: Brain Injury Pride From Brain Injury Dialogues, ©2008. Written and directed by Lyell Davies and Rick Franklin. Used with permission. All rights reserved. http://www.braininjurydialogues.org
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Celebrations of the journey.
When Billy Broke His Head and Other Tales of WonderFrom When Billy Broke His Head. © 1994, National Disability Awareness Project, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Distributed by Fanlight Productions. To get a copy of the complete documentary for educational use, please go to http://www.fanlight.com/catalog/films/136_wbbhh.php If you are an individual with a disability, please contact Billy Golfus at http://www.wbbhh.com/buy.html Transcript of this video.
"This ain't your basic inspirational cripple story."
Going the DistanceThis documentary work-in-progress shares poignant stories of people with TBI — from a victim of a road-rage beating to a Marine infantryman returning home wounded from Iraq. From David L. Brown Productions and Epic Way Sports. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Going the Distance is a 26-minute work-in-progress. Learn more about the project and the final documentary: http://www.goingthedistance.info Transcript of this video.
These poignant stories about brain injury show the resiliency of the human body and spirit.
Traumatic Brain Injury: Strategies for Surviving & ThrivingMake sure you see the accompanying manual, Traumatic Brain Injury: Strategies for Surviving and Thriving Manual. From the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, the Aging & Disability Services Administration, and the Department of Information Services. Used with permission. All rights reserved. http://www.adsa.dshs.wa.govTranscript of this video.
Real life experiences from people in rehab & recovery. Guide: Traumatic Brain Injury: Strategies for Surviving and Thriving Manual.
The Other Breakfast ClubThe Other Breakfast Club. Courtesy of the National Road Safety Foundation. Transcript of this video.
The other breakfast club is a group of traumatic brain injury survivors who meet to help each other with their injuries.
What's Different nowProduced by Vicky Youcha and Brian King, BrainLine. Transcript of this video.
Kelli Gary talks about what is different now living with her traumatic brain injury.
Completing my Education After my Traumatic Brain InjuryProduced by Vicky Youcha and Brian King, BrainLine. Transcript of this video.
Kelli Gary talks about the struggles she faced when going back to complete her education and some of the ways she coped with the difficulties caused by her injury.
Going Back to School After my Traumatic Brain InjuryProduced by Vicky Youcha and Brian King, BrainLine. Transcript of this video.
Kelli Gary talks about deciding to go back to school after her traumatic brain injury and her mom who supported her even when school didn't work out the first time.
Three Words That Motivated Me To Continue OnProduced by Vicky Youcha and Brian King, BrainLine. Transcript of this video.
Kelli Gary talks about the three words that helped her working through her TBI. I never gave up. I knew it was harder. Things were more difficult. It would take more time. But I never gave up.
Personal Limitations: Dealing With My New RealityProduced by Vicky Youcha and Brian King, BrainLine. Transcript of this video.
Kelli Gary talks about new personal limitations she faces after her traumatic brain injury and how she finally came to deal with and realize that life would be different.
Kelli Gary: Living With Traumatic Brain InjuryProduced by Vicky Youcha and Brian King, BrainLine. Transcript of this video.
Kelli Gary talks about her life living with traumatic brain injury and dealing with the everyday struggles she never anticipated.
Mindfulness and Brain Injury: The Central Park Jogger’s Story
From the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Integrative Medicine Project, copyright ©2006. Used with permission. www.spauldingrehab.org
Trisha Meili, known through the media as the Central Park Jogger, shares the story of her attack as well as how mindfulness and living in the present moment continues to help with her recovery.
Predicting Outcomes After Traumatic Brain InjuryTranscript of this video.
Military & Veterans<back to top>
Sesame Street's "Coming Home: Military Families Cope with Change"Preview of Sesame Street's new episode "Coming Home: Military Families Cope with Change." Courtesy of sesamestreetworkshop.org. To view the entire video online please visit "Coming Home: Military Families Cope with Change."
March 25, 2009
Preview of Sesame Street's new episode "Coming Home: Military Families Cope with Change." Featuring guest stars Queen Latifah, John Mayer, Elmo and Rosita.
Dr. Maria Mouratidis Talks About Military Families and Brain InjuryDr. Maria Mouratidis is is a licensed neuropsychologist and currently the command consultant and subject matter expert for Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health at the National Naval Medical Center. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Mouratidis recorded on September 17th, 2008. Transcript of the video here.
March 4, 2009
BrainLine talks with Dr. Maria Mouratidis about her experiences working with military families.
Dr. Maria Mouratidis Talks About Learning from Wounded WarriorsDr. Maria Mouratidis is is a licensed neuropsychologist and currently the command consultant and subject matter expert for Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health at the National Naval Medical Center. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Mouratidis recorded on September 17th, 2008. Transcript of the video here.
March 4, 2009
BrainLine talks with Dr. Maria Mouratidis about what she has learned from working with returning Wounded Warriors.
Survive, Thrive, and AliveThis video, created by the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center, focuses on the ebb and flow of recovery from TBI and features Former Secretary of State Colin Powell as well as several medical professionals and individuals with TBI. From Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center, the TBI operational component of the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury. Used with permission. dvbic.org. For more information, email Education@dvbic.org. Transcript of the program here.
January 26, 2009
This video, created by the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center, focuses on the ebb and flow of recovery from TBI and features Former Secretary of State Colin Powell as well as several medical professionals and individuals with TBI.
Unseen WoundsNewHour host Jim Lehrer tackles the question: How do service members return to their lives after surviving an explosion or helicopter crash and sustaining TBI? Broadcast on The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, July, 16, 2004. Courtesy of MacNeil Lehrer Productions. All rights reserved. www.pbs.org/newshour.
January 26, 2009
NewHour host Jim Lehrer tackles the question: What happens to service members after they survive a traumatic brain injury?
Michael Paul Mason Talks About Trauma Care in IraqBrainLine got the chance to catch up with Michael Paul Mason about his role as a brain injury case manager and writer and talked with him about his trip to Iraq to visit the primary trauma care in Iraq at the Air Force hospital in Balad. Transcript of this video.
December 1, 2008
BrainLine got the chance to catch up with Michael Paul Mason about his trip to Iraq to visit the primary trauma care at the Air Force hospital in Balad.
Dr. James Kelly Talks About TBI and the MilitaryBrainLine got the chance to catch up with Dr. Jim Kelly about his role helping the military as an advisor about TBI and blast injury. In this video interview, Dr. Kelly talks about advances he's seen in military care and how the trauma observed in the warzone has contributed to advancing sports and civilian medicine. This is from an exclusive interview with Dr. Kelly in July 11, 2008.
Transcript of the program here.
November 13, 2008
BrainLine got the chance to catch up with Dr. Kelly about his role helping the military as an advisor about TBI and blast injury.
Blast Injuries Versus Sports Injuries
What are the similarities and differences between sports injuries and blast injuries? Dr. Jeffrey Barth, an expert on concussions and sports, also works with the military on blast injuries. Here he sheds light on the research. Produced by Vicky Youcha and Brian King.
Transcript of this video.
07/29/10
What are the similarities and differences between sports injuries and blast injuries?
Dr. Jeffrey Bazarian Talks About his Research With the MilitaryDr. Jeffrey Bazarian is an emergency physician with a strong research interest in traumatic brain injury. He is associate professor of Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and Neurosurgery at the Center for Neural Development and Disease, University of Rochester Medical Center. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Jeffrey Bazarian recorded on September 26, 2008.
Transcript of the video here.
Find out about research on TBI in the military setting.
Dr. Tedd Judd Talks About Brain Injury and Working With Hispanic Families of Returning Wounded WarriorsProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King. This neuropsychologist shares his experience and advice about culture, ethnicity, and brain injury rehab. Transcript of this video.
Professionals working with returning veterans of Hispanic descent need to learn about their cultural mores.
BrainLine Interviews Army Specialist Robert AndrzejczakProduced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.org.
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Even after losing a leg and sustaining a mild TBI, this veteran is moving with a new confidence.
BrainLine Talks with Army Staff Sergeant Roy BellBrainLine talks with Army Staff Sergeant Roy Bell at the National Museum of Health and Medicine at Walter Reed on 3/20/09. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine. Transcript of this video.
“Stay focused and patient and you'll get better.”
In Their Boots,"Fractured Minds"From In Their Boots, Season 2, Episode 2, "Fractured Minds." Used with permission. All rights reserved. For more information on the In Their Boots, a documentary series about the impact the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are having on people here at home, go to www.intheirboots.org Transcript of this video.
Four soldiers navigate the difficult path of recovery from TBI.
Beyond the Invisible: Living with Brain InjuryThis project was developed by the Brain Injury Association of New York State in cooperation with the New York State Department of Health, supported by project H21MC06742 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau. This material is public domain. For more information, go to http://www.bianys.org
Narrated by Lee Woodruff, this video shares stories with military men and women who sustained TBIs and how they are living their lives now.
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Meet several brave service members and their family members who are struggling with the effects of traumatic brain injury sustained in combat.
Battlemind: Traumatic Brain Injury & PTSDTranscript of this video.
Who's Helping Our Wounded Vets?
Physical Symptoms of Brain Injury<back to top>
The Consequences of Shaken Baby Syndrome
An infant's brain is incredibly vulnerable to injury. The violent shaking of shaken baby syndrome can cause severe brain injury, disabling that child forever. Produced by Vicky Youcha and Brian King.
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07.23.10
An infant's brain is incredibly vulnerable to injury. The violent shaking of shaken baby syndrome can cause severe brain injury, disabling that child forever.
Does it Hurt to Eat After Traumatic Brain Injury?Transcript of this video.
Is There a Window of Time for Developing Seizures Post-TBI?BrainLine talks with Dr. Brian Greenwald about seizures after TBI. The risk of having a seizure is highest during the first week and months after a brain injury and decreases steadily from there. But everyone — and his or her brain injury — is different. Transcript of this video.
Can you develop seizures after a traumatic brain injury?
Increased Muscle Spasticity After Traumatic Brain InjuryI'm a case manager and have gotten questions from patients and their families about TBI and spasticity — like how often is spasticity a problem and how is it best to treat spasticity that follows a TBI? I haven't been able to find any definitive research. Any ideas? Transcript of this video.
What is muscle spasticity, why does it occur after TBI, and how is it treated?
Changes in Taste and Smell After Brain InjuryTranscript of this video.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<back to top>
Post-Traumatic Stress SyndromeHealthy Minds is a 13-part award-winning TV series about the latest research and insights about mental illness, created to help reduce the stigma associated with psychiatric disease, which often prevents patients and their families from getting needed help. This 30-minute segment on PTSD features guests who share their stories and experts who talk about diagnosis and the latest in treatment. From WLIW21 Politeness, in conjunction with NARSAD. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Third-party use restricted. www.wliw.org. Transcript of this video.
January 26, 2009
This video features guests who share their stories and experts who talk about diagnosis and the latest in treatment in PTSD.
Prevention<back to top>
Prevention and Awareness of TBI
Dr. Jeffrey Bazarian is an emergency physician with a strong research interest in traumatic brain injury. He is associate professor of Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and Neurosurgery at the Center for Neural Development and Disease, University of Rochester Medical Center. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Jeffrey Bazarian recorded on September 26, 2008.
Transcript of the video here.
Education and awareness are key when it comes to brain injury prevention — and treatment.
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Learn about shaken baby syndrome and mild traumatic brain injury in babies.
New Mexico's Aging and Long-Term Services Department with funding from the State of NM and the US Health Resources and Service Administration. Used with permission.
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Learn about shaken baby syndrome and mild traumatic brain injury in young children. New Mexico's Aging and Long-Term Services Department with funding from the State of NM and the US Health Resources and Service Administration. Used with permission.
School Issues<back to top>
Sea Star SchoolFrom Sea Star - School for Neuro Education, SeaStar Brain Injury Foundation. Transcript of the program here.
November 24, 2008
Watch how one school specializes in working with children with TBI.
Tools and Resources for Educators Working with Kids with TBI
Learn about the tools out there -- from TBI 101-type information to specifics on how to develop a student's IEP. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King.
Transcript of this video.
07/29/10
Learn about the tools out there -- from TBI 101-type information to specifics on how to develop a student's IEP.
Recognizing a Child's Early TBI Later in the Classroom
Children who sustain a TBI early in childhood often grow into their injury; their problems sometimes don't surface until they are in elementary school. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King.
Transcript of this video.
07/29/10
Children who sustain a TBI early in childhood often grow into their injury; their problems sometimes don't surface until they are in elementary school.
Transitioning to Adult Life for Kids with TBI
Studies are being done to find the best ways to help kids transition from the hospital back to school and from school to adult life. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King.
Transcript of this video.
07/29/10
Studies are being done to find the best ways to help kids transition from the hospital back to school and from school to adult life.
Learn How to Be a Proactive Advocate for Your Child
Working in collaboration with your child's school and communicating clearly and calmly with teachers and administrators are two crucial strategies. Prodcuced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brain King.
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07/29/10
Working in collaboration with your child's school and communicating clearly and calmly with teachers and administrators are two crucial strategies.
What Schools Need to Know About Children with Brain Injury
Children spend about six hours a day at school. Educating teachers about a child's need after TBI is crucial. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Children spend about six hours a day at school. Educating teachers about a child's need after TBI is crucial.
Targeting Teachers in Treating Brain Injury in Children
Ninety-nine percent of services kids will need after a TBI will be in the school setting. Teachers are key. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Ninety-nine percent of services kids will need after a TBI will be in the school setting. Teachers are key.
Is Your Child the Class Troublemaker or Does He Have a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Medication intervention in pediatric brain injury is complex and controversial. Learn more. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King, BrainLine.
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Medication intervention in pediatric brain injury is complex and controversial. Learn more.
Sports Injuries<back to top>
NHL Hockey Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine Shares His StoryHear hockey great Pat LaFontaine recount his story and the steps he took during his recovery after several brain injuries. Produced by BrainLine. Transcript of this video.
January 7, 2009
Hear hockey great Pat LaFontaine recount his story and the steps he took during his recovery after several brain injuries.
Dr. James Kelly Talks About Second Impact SyndromeDr. James Kelly is professor of Neurosurgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and associate director of the Colorado Area Health Education Center System. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Kelly recorded on July 11, 2008. Transcript of this video.
November 13, 2008
BrainLine talks with Dr. Kelly about the risks of multiple concussions and how it affects the brain.
Dr. James Kelly Talks About Second Impact Syndrome
One concussion can be dangerous, another one -- and too soon after the first -- can be devastating, even fatal. Dr. James Kelly is professor of Neurosurgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and associate director of the Colorado Area Health Education Center System. Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King.
Author: Produced by Victoria Tilney McDonough and Brian King | November 13, 2008
One concussion can be dangerous, another one -- and too soon after the first -- can be devastating, even fatal.
NHL Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine Shares His Story
Hear hockey great Pat LaFontaine recount his story and the steps he took during his recovery after several brain injuries. Produced by BrainLine.
2001
Hear hockey great Pat LaFontaine recount the steps he took during his recovery after several brain injuries.
Working the Sidelines"Don't even try to fool me because I'm watching you!" So says Jay Driscoll, ATC / CSCS, athletic director at Washington, DC’s St. Albans School, to his student athletes, alluding to the fact that some athletes cover up a mild brain injury so as to stay in the game. With a no-nonsense attitude and a keen sense of humor, Jay talks to BrainLine about his program on injury prevention, care, and rehabilitation services as well as how he helps his athletes meet and exceed demands by enhancing their physical fitness, performance, and health. Transcript of this video.
One athletic director's strategies for keeping young athletes' brains safe.
Substance Abuse<back to top>
Jan Brown Offers Advice on Recovery from AddictionJan talks with BrainLine about the difference between sobriety and recovery; how children are affected by their parents’ addiction; and redefining herself and her spiritual journey.Transcript of this video.
Friends and family play a key role in recovery from addiction.
Jan Brown Talks about Family SupportJan talks with BrainLine about the difference between sobriety and recovery; how children are affected by their parents' addiction; and redefining herself and her spiritual journey.Transcript of this video.
Hear how children can be affected by their parents’ addiction.
Jan Brown on the SpiritWorks Program and the Seven C'sJan talks with BrainLine about the difference between sobriety and recovery; how children are affected by their parents’ addiction; and redefining herself and her spiritual journey.Transcript of this video.
Learn about the emotional power of the seven Cs.
Jan Brown on SpiritWorks Success StoriesJan talks with BrainLine about the difference between sobriety and recovery; how children are affected by their parents’ addiction; and redefining herself and her spiritual journey.Transcript of this video.
Living with recovery is different for every family.
Jan Brown Explains What Recovery Looks LikeJan talks with BrainLine about the difference between sobriety and recovery; how children are affected by their parents’ addiction; and redefining herself and her spiritual journey.Transcript of this video.
What's the difference between sobriety and recovery?
Jan Brown Talks about TBI and StigmaJan talks with BrainLine about the difference between sobriety and recovery; how children are affected by their parents’ addiction; and redefining herself and her spiritual journey.Transcript of this video.
Social stigmas associated with TBI and substance abuse.
Recognizing TBI in Substance Abuse Support GroupsI run a substance abuse support group and I suspect one of the members in the group may have experienced a brain injury at one time. His behavior is often inappropriate and he has trouble remembering what's been said or following along with the conversation. I'm afraid to ask him directly because he gets angry easily. Any suggestions? Transcript of this video.
Symptoms from brain injury and addiction can seem the same.
Staying Sober After a Brain InjuryMy daughter was in AA before she fell and injured her brain. She wants to stay sober now but she forgets to go to her AA meetings. I'm worried about her and about what she might do when she's out with her old friends who drink. Any advice? Transcript of this video.
If you went to AA meetings before TBI, keep going.
Coming Clean About Drugs with Your DoctorMy brother was in a car crash about eight months ago and had a brain injury. He was driving drunk and had a history of alcohol and drug abuse. The problem now is he's in a lot of pain and I don't know whether it's my place to tell his doctor that he has a drug problem. What should I do? Transcript of this video.
The overlapping problems of pain, prescription drugs, and substance abuse.
One Bad DecisionMichael Nepola was loving life as a high school kid. Then he made one bad decision: to drink and drive. Telling his story, he beseeches people not to make the same mistake he did.
From Michael Nepola, One Bad Decision. Used with permission. http://www.onebaddecision.com Transcript of this video.
Michael Nepola was loving life as a high school kid. Then he made one bad decision: to drink and drive. Telling his story, he beseeches people not to make the same mistake he did.
Should I Tell My TBI Rehab Staff About My Previous Addiction?Transcript of this video.
Avoiding Substance Abuse After Brain Injury?Transcript of this video.
Concern About My Brother With a TBI DrinkingTranscript of this video.
Jan Brown Talks About her Experience with Brain Injury and Substance Abuse
Thinking / Cognitive Symptoms<back to top>
Michael Paul Mason Talks About Partial Death SyndromeBrainLine got the chance to catch up with Michael Paul Mason about his role as a brain injury case manager and writer and talked with him about partial death syndrome and the spiritual nature of brain injury. Transcript of this video.
December 1, 2008
BrainLine talks with Michael Paul Mason about partial death syndrome and the spiritual nature of brain injury.
The Connection Between TBI and Neurodegenerative DiseasesDr. Jeffrey Bazarian is an emergency physician with a strong research interest in traumatic brain injury. He is associate professor of Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and Neurosurgery at the Center for Neural Development and Disease, University of Rochester Medical Center. This is BrainLine's exclusive interview with Dr. Jeffrey Bazarian recorded on September 26, 2008.
Transcript of the video here.
What's the difference?