U.S. DOD Webinar & Podcast: "Mobile Technologies: A "Smart" Connection to Psychological Health and TBI Care"

[CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight]

Colleagues,

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) recently conducted a webinar & podcast on the use of mobile devices to address Post Traumatic Stress Disorde (PTSD) and the affects of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).   The webinar included participation by Brigadier General Lori Sutton, Director, Defense Centers of Excellence on Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) ...

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"Mobile Technologies: A "Smart" Connection to Psychological Health and TBI Care"

Purpose: Mobile devices represent a strategic technology area with the potential to enhance access to PH & TBI care and resources for Service Members, Veterans and Families. T2 is developing
mobile applications for PH and TBI using emerging mobile technology in
an effort to support outreach, advocacy and surveillance; treatment,
education and research initiatives; as well as reduce barriers to
resources and the stigma associated with seeking in-person behavioral
health care.

Agenda: This webinar will review the rationale, potential, and current efforts to develop smart device mobile applications to support Warriors, Veterans, and their families.

Presenters:
Greg Reger, Ph.D. - Acting Division Chief of Innovative Technology Applications
Robert Ciulla, Ph.D. - Acting Division Chief of Populations and
Prevention Programs
Jennifer Alford, Ph.D. - Functional Director of afterdeployment.org

Resources:

• Provision of Mental Health Counseling Services under TRICARE

Audio Recording:

• Click here to listen to the audio recording of this webinar.

Presentations:

• Presentation

Weblinks:

• AfterDeployment website
• T2's website
• AfterDeployment Podcasts