Co-Occurring Personality Disorders and TBI: How Diagnostic Over-Shadowing and Stigma Impact Treatment Outcomes

This webinar focuses on the prevalence of co-occurring personality disorders and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and how this intersection impacts recovery and treatment outcomes. It will explore diagnostic overshadowing and the role it plays in misinterpreting behavioral presentations, often leading to inaccurate assumptions about survivor motivation and needs. Many individuals with co-occurring conditions face significant stigma, frequently being labeled as “resistant to care” or “behaviorally complex,” which can impede access to appropriate supports. You will learn about the importance of effective communication strategies, trauma-informed treatment approaches, and creating continuums of support that foster long-term recovery. Attendees will leave with practical approaches to improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce stigma, and enhance treatment outcomes for individuals navigating both personality disorders and TBI.