The content discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) encompassing its definition, severity classifications, diagnosis, cognitive changes, common types and causes, emotional and behavioral changes, recovery, treatment considerations, and support for individuals and caregivers. It details diagnostic criteria, cognitive changes post-injury, emotional responses, family challenges, communication skills, and resources available for those affected by brain injury. Key Points: … [Read more...] about Adult Traumatic Brain Injury for Mental Health Professionals
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The Impact of Trauma on Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Fact Sheet for Providers
Provides information on the impact that trauma may have on youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This fact sheet offers providers information on IDD and trauma, communication and trauma-related behavior, IDD and systems of care, screening and assessment for youth with IDD, diagnostic criteria, treatment, and resilience and recovery for youth with IDD who have experienced trauma. … [Read more...] about The Impact of Trauma on Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Fact Sheet for Providers
Psychotropic Medication Utilization Parameters for Children and Youth in Texas Public Behavioral Health (6th Version)
The Psychotropic Medication Utilization Parameters were initially developed in 2004 to provide evidence-informed guidance on the use of psychotropic medication with children and youth and suggest parameters for utilization review. While the most recent versions have focused primarily on children within the Texas foster care system, this sixth iteration of the Psychotropic Medication Utilization Parameters has been refocused to address the treatment of all children and adolescents served by the public behavioral health system in Texas. … [Read more...] about Psychotropic Medication Utilization Parameters for Children and Youth in Texas Public Behavioral Health (6th Version)
Promoting Wellness a Guide to Community Action
This guide aims to inspire communities to promote wellness. The tools in this guide define wellness and present a number of ways communities can share the message that wellness is central to recovery from behavioral health conditions. Since the path to wellness is different for each individual and community, this guide includes a range of recommendations that can be tailored to a community’s unique considerations. … [Read more...] about Promoting Wellness a Guide to Community Action
Minds Matter: Strategies for Supporting Students with Mental Health Challenges in Schools – A Multi-Part Learning Series for Educators: ADHD (Session 2)
Each session in this series will include a brief expert presentation on the topic at hand, followed by a case presentation and discussion. Session 2 will focus on ADHD. … [Read more...] about Minds Matter: Strategies for Supporting Students with Mental Health Challenges in Schools – A Multi-Part Learning Series for Educators: ADHD (Session 2)