Traumatic Brain Injury & SUD: Suicide

Starting with a background on suicide and the connection to traumatic brain injury (TBI), this presentation explores the relationship between suicide, TBI, and co-morbid substance use. After presenting some research-based findings, the speaker concludes with a discussion of the brain mechanisms that may mediate this relationship.

Learning Objectives:

• Provide a background on suicide and the connection to TBI;
• Explore the relationship between TBI, suicide, and substance use; and
• Comment on mechanisms for this tri-directional relationship.

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