Current Approaches to the Treatment of TBI and mTBI

James Spira, PhD

Current Approaches in the Treatment of TBI and mTBI
Web Lectures ~ 3 Hrs

Current Approaches in the Treatment of TBI and mTBI covers

• Current treatment plans for concussive injuries associated with military combat
  
  
• Treatment of mTBI in the context of comorbid conditions, including PTSD, pain, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse
  
  
• Areas where improvement is most needed
  
  
• Also included: Questions and Answers from Dr Spira's WEB RADIO show

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Dr. Spira is a practicing psychologist with 10 years experience in treating returning veterans, and conducting research on the impact of mTBI and PTSD, as well as discovering optimal treatments for these ailments.

He is the Senior Manager, Psychology; Program Manager, Psychology & Technology Clinical Research of the Center for Distributed Learning; Science and Engineering Group; RTI International. He is also a Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry; University of California, San Diego and an Adjunct Faculty for the Graduate Education & Training; Naval Medical Center San Diego and Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology.

Dr Spira is the former Head, Division of Health Psychology, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, and has trained clinicians worldwide in cutting edge treatments for mTBI and PTSD in combat veterans.