DSW Candidate – Ayana Thaanum, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
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Treating Traumatic Brain Injury in Military Populations
DSW Candidate – Ayana Thaanum, lCSW
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Treating Traumatic Brain Injury in Military Populations
The number of military personnel who sustain a service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI) is on the rise and presents an urgent social problem. Despite this rise, limited knowledge on TBI’s and best practices for mental health treatment interventions for service members who have sustained a TBI is available. Further, those who sustain a TBI often experience long-term cognitive deficits or impairments, as well as mental and physical comorbidities.
This presentation aims to provide insight into the scope of the issue of TBIs in military populations, the psychotherapeutic interventions that are efficacious in achieving positive treatment outcomes, and supply an evidence base to justify the need for future research. Of particular interest for future research is determining if treatment modifications are necessary when a cognitive deficit is present in the setting of a military–related TBI. While there are evidence-based interventions for treating TBIs, the available data and literature are insufficient when taking into consideration the full breadth of this issue. With a concentration in military behavioral health, this presenter will tackle the issue of TBI’s in the military and aid in setting the stage for a brighter and more innovative future.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of the prevalence of traumatic brain injury in military populations.
- Determine efficacious psychotherapy interventions for treating individuals with military-related traumatic brain injury.
- Develop an evidence base for further research on if treatment modifications are necessary for individuals with a cognitive deficit in the setting of a military–related traumatic brain injury.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
