The Intersection of Brain Injury and Mental Health Disorders

Traumatic brain injuries can lead to symptoms common in mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety. In some cases, diagnostic overshadowing occurs, where the individual’s symptoms are attributed to mental illness, not brain injury. 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. A brain injury survivor will share his first-hand experience with diagnostic overshadowing. You will also learn some clinical assessment strategies to effectively address symptoms common to brain injury and mental health disorders.