Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman
Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is presented by The Mac Parkman Foundation
The mission of this show and the foundation is To serve as a source of information, resources, and communications to the community of parents, coaches/Athletic trainers, medical staff, and athletes that are affected by sports-related concussions and to raise awareness of the long-term implications of concussive and sub-concussive trauma to our children.
Broken Brains will also explore how Concussive Trauma impacts our Service Members and Veterans.
Join us every week as Bruce interviews leaders and experts in various Medical fields, as well as survivors of Concussive trauma.
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Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman
Mac Parkman Foundation webinar built specifically for veterans, families, and clinicians
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What if the rage, depression, and suicidal thoughts so many veterans carry are not PTSD at all, but physical brain damage from blast exposure? In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman opens up about his own battle with traumatic brain injury and walks through the neuroimaging diagnostics and treatments that are finally giving veterans a real shot at healing. He also previews an upcoming webinar designed to put this knowledge directly in the hands of those who need it most. If you or someone you love is fighting an invisible battle, this is the conversation that could change everything.
This episode also previews an upcoming Mac Parkman Foundation webinar built specifically for veterans, families, and clinicians who want clarity, hope, and a real path forward.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- The physiological impact of blast exposure on the brain
- How advances in neuroimaging are revealing injuries that were once invisible
- Cutting-edge treatments for TBI and the mental health symptoms that come with it
- The connection between undiagnosed brain trauma and veteran suicide
- How to access the Mac Parkman Foundation webinar and resources
Notable Moments:
"Uncontrolled rage was a big part of my struggle."
"We can see into the brain with advanced scans."
"Visit mpfact.org to register for the webinar."
Resources Mentioned: Mac Parkman Foundation: https://mpfact.org
Connect with Bruce Parkman & The Mac Parkman Foundation: Website: https://mpfact.org
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Webinar for Veterans
02:46 Personal Journey and Mental Health Awareness
06:05 Understanding Brain Trauma and Treatment Options
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