

Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health: Intensive Workshops
To address concerns around traumatic brain injury (TBI) and mental health, the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center has partnered with the National Association of State Health Injury Administrators to host a series of workshops focused on the intersection of TBI and mental health.
This first session was open to a general audience and provided attendees with a working knowledge of TBI and its relation to mental health. This 60-minute session is a pre-requisite for anyone wanting to attend any of the workshops that follow.
The Intersection between Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health: An Introduction
August 4, 2020
Workshops
The intensive workshops are directed towards specific populations. The intensive workshops are intended for individuals and providers who support the mental health, substance abuse, veterans, and school-age communities.The series will conclude with a final general session, again open to anyone, focused on screening in primary health care. The intensive workshops are limited to 20 participants each. Each workshop consist of a presentation, an interactive exercise, and Q & A. This format is designed to facilitate experiential learning and problem solving. Each workshop will be led by a nationally recognized subject matter expert.
Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health for the Addiction Prevention and Treatment Community
August 18, 2020
This session was provided in collaboration with the Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center.
Trainer
Anastasia Edmonston, MS CRC
Trainer and Consultant,
Maryland State Behavioral Health Administration
Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health in the Veterans Community
September 8, 2020
Trainer
Dr. Lisa A. Brenner, Veterans Affairs
Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health for the Mental/Behavioral Health Community
September 10, 2020
Trainer
Dr. Kim Gorgens, University of Denver
Panel Discussion: How States are Addressing TBI and Mental Health
September 21, 2020
Resources shared by panelists:
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Association Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Risk of Suicide
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Brandeis University resources about the interconnectivity between opioid misuse and brain injury
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Extensive listing of resources and informational handouts for TBI related conditions from the North Dakota Brain Injury Network
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Factsheets on depression and emotional conditions after TBI: Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center
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HELPS Brain Injury Screening Tool
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Jeff Kruetzer, VA Commonwealth University resources
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National Association of State Head Injury Administrators resource library on co-occurring conditions
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Ohio State University Web-based TBI Training Modules
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Traumatic Brain Injury-Related Deaths from Firearm Suicide: United States, 2008-2017
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VA Rocky Mountain MIRECC on Suicide Prevention toolkit on TBI and co-occurring conditions
Panelists
Rebeccah Wolfkiel, MPP, National Association of State Head Injury Administrators
Rebecca Quinn, MSW, LMSW, North Dakota Traumatic Brain Injury Network
Justine Ashokar, PhD, The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center at Black Hills Works
Kate Kerkmans, LCSW, CBIS, The Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado
Liz Gerdeman, MA, CBIST, MINDSOURCE Brain Injury Network
Shawnda Schroeder, PhD, MA, Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center
Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health in the K-12 Education Community
October 6, 2020
Trainer
Dr. Karen McAvoy
Open Session Webinar: Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health for the Primary Health Care Community
October 27, 2020
Trainers
Caitlin Synovec, OTD, OTR/L
Amber Richert, BSN, MSN, DNP