Picking Your Brain

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Picking Your Brain: TBI, Psychological Health, and Stigma (Ep. 5) Mar 02, 2022

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In this episode, we explore psychological health and the related stigmas, particularly associated with traumatic brain injury in active-duty service members and veterans. We feature interviews with clinical psychologists Dr. Nick Polizzi with the Psychological Health Center of Excellence and Jimmy Paiz, United States Marine Corps veteran. Episodes of Picking Your Brain focus on military and civilian medical providers, active-duty service members, and veterans who have sustained a TBI, as well as the loved ones who support their recovery process. For more information visit TBICoE’s website. Website: Health.mil/TBICoE The views, opinions, and/or findings contained in this podcast are those of the host and subject matter experts. They should not be construed as an official Department of Defense position, policy, or decision unless so designated by other official documentation. Our theme song is “Medical Corporate" by TimTaj available at jamendo.com and was used according to Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0.

Picking Your Brain: Active-Duty Service Members & TBI (Ep. 1) May 14, 2020

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In this episode of Picking Your Brain, we look at the impact of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) on active-duty service members. We also identify the signs and symptoms of TBI and talk about the risks of sustaining a TBI while in combat and training environments. We feature interviews with Neuroscience Clinician, Dr. Joanne Gold, and the Chief of Clinical Practice and Clinical Recommendations Dr. Gary McKinney from the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence, or TBICoE. Also, U.S. Marine Captain, Will Greeson, shares his TBI story. For more information, visit TBICoE’s website. Website: Health.mil/TBICoE The views, opinions, and/or findings contained in this podcast are those of the host and subject matter experts. They should not be construed as an official Department of Defense position, policy, or decision unless so designated by other official documentation. Our theme song is “Medical Corporate’ by TimTaj available at jamendo.com and was used according to Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0

Picking Your Brain: Exploring the Mission - Part 2 (Ep. 3) May 14, 2020

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In part two, we focus on the center's impact on clinical care and the education of medical providers, service members, and veterans with the central aim to return those who have sustained a TBI to the highest level of function possible. This episode features interviews from TBI subject matter experts who are on the front lines to better understand the issues that contribute to TBI. Episodes of Picking Your Brain focus on military and civilian medical providers, active-duty service members, and veterans who have sustained a TBI, as well as the loved ones who support their recovery process. For more information visit TBICoE’s website. Website: Health.mil/TBICoE The views, opinions, and/or findings contained in this podcast are those of the host and subject matter experts. They should not be construed as an official Department of Defense position, policy, or decision unless so designated by other official documentation. Our theme song is “Medical Corporate’ by TimTaj available at jamendo.com and was used according to Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0

Picking Your Brain: Exploring The Mission - Part 1 (Ep. 3) May 14, 2020

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In this two-part episode, we’ll discuss the center’s Research section and their clinical investigation into the effects of TBI on service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers. Part one will cover both center-generated and congressionally mandated research. This episode will feature interviews from TBI subject matter experts who are on the front lines to better understand the issues that contribute to TBI. Episodes of Picking Your Brain focus on military and civilian medical providers, active-duty service members, and veterans who have sustained a TBI, as well as the loved ones who support their recovery process. For more information visit TBICoE’s website. Website: Health.mil/TBICoE The views, opinions, and/or findings contained in this podcast are those of the host and subject matter experts. They should not be construed as an official Department of Defense position, policy, or decision unless so designated by other official documentation. Our theme song is “Medical Corporate’ by TimTaj available at jamendo.com and was used according to Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0

Picking Your Brain: TBI Caregivers (Ep. 4) May 14, 2020

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On the final episode of Picking Your Brain, we sit down with TBICoE Division Chief Navy Captain Scott Pyne about the great work the center is doing and his vision for the organization. We will also hear from caregivers and others who experience TBI along with the service member or veteran. Episodes of Picking Your Brain focus on military and civilian medical providers, active-duty service members, and veterans who have sustained a TBI, as well as the loved ones who support their recovery process. For more information visit TBICoE’s website. Website: Health.mil/TBICoE The views, opinions, and/or findings contained in this podcast are those of the host and subject matter experts. They should not be construed as an official Department of Defense position, policy, or decision unless so designated by other official documentation. Our theme song is “Medical Corporate" by TimTaj available at jamendo.com and was used according to Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0.

Picking Your Brain: Veterans & TBI (Ep. 2) May 14, 2020

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In this episode of Picking Your Brain, we discuss veterans who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the effect this injury has on the veteran population and their families. We also interview Dr. Joel Scholten, National Director for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Linda Picon, senior consultant for rehabilitation and prosthetics services from the Veterans Health Administration. Episodes of Picking Your Brain focus on military and civilian medical providers, active-duty service members, and veterans who have sustained a TBI, as well as the loved ones who support their recovery process. For more information visit TBICoE’s website. Website: Health.mil/TBICoE The views, opinions, and/or findings contained in this podcast are those of the host and subject matter experts. They should not be construed as an official Department of Defense position, policy, or decision unless so designated by other official documentation. Our theme song is “Medical Corporate’ by TimTaj available at jamendo.com and was used according to Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0

Picking Your Brain (Trailer) Apr 28, 2020

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Picking Your Brain is a four-part series from the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) that focuses on the care and recovery of service members and veterans who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Episodes were released weekly during March as part of Brain Injury Awareness Month (BIAM) and focused on military and civilian medical providers, active-duty service members, and veterans who have sustained a TBI, as well as the loved ones who support their recovery process. The views, opinions and/or findings contained in this podcast are those of the host and subject matter experts. They should not be construed as an official Department of Defense position, policy or decision unless so designated by other official documentation. Our theme song is “Medical Corporate’ by TimTaj available at jamendo.com and was used according to Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0

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