Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Mental Health Crisis

This continuing education webinar, led by psychiatrist Dr. David M. Reiss, explores the intricate relationship between traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and mental health crises, emphasizing the complexity of diagnosis and treatment. ​Participants will gain insight into the unpredictability of symptoms and gain understanding of how responses to interventions underscore the need for individualized, multidisciplinary approaches, requiring innovative thinking and integrated care to effectively manage the complexities of TBI-related mental health crises.

 

Program Release: May 6, 2025
Program Expiration: May 5, 2026

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Psychologists, Physician Assistants, Athletic Trainers

Learning Objectives

At the end of this activity, the learner or the healthcare team should be able to:

  • Differentiate brain injury-related symptoms from primary mental health disorders.
  • Recognize signs of crisis
  • Identify the key steps in a mental health evaluation.
  • Identify strategies for harm reduction and protection against suicide. 
  • Identify symptoms that indicate a referral to a mental health provider.
  • Identify other healthcare providers patients should be referred to for comprehensive care.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
  • 1.00 Category A Athletic Trainer Credit
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
05/06/2025
Course expires: 
05/05/2026
Rating: 
5

First Name

Last Name

Role

Disclosures

Michael

Burke

Planner

has no relevant financial relationships

Naomi

Moeller

BU CCE Planner

has no relevant financial relationships 

Chris

Nowinski, PhD

Course Director

is a consultant for Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals, LLC and StataDx

Courtney

Welch, ATC

Planner

has no relevant financial relationships

DavidReiss, MDFacultyhas no relevant financial relationships and does not plan on discussing unlabeled/investigational uses of a commercial product.
CiaraDockery, PhDPlannerhas no relevant financial relationships
MeganAshworthPlannerhas no relevant financial relationships

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

 

 

Physicians
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Psychologists

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

Nurses

Contact Hours: 1.0, of which 0 is eligible for pharmacology credit.

Athletic Trainers
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BOC AP#: JA0000185) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of  1.0 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. 

(Athletic trainers, log your credits for this program under Category A – Other Approved CE)

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
  • 1.00 Category A Athletic Trainer Credit
  • 1.00 Participation
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