Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries: How Concussions Affect Mental Health with Dr. Gettings & the Therapists of Eden Therapy Co.

In this eye-opening episode, therapists Leslie, Marianne, and Angie sit down with Dr. Gettings, a physician specializing in neuropsychiatric health and brain optimization, to discuss traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and their often-overlooked connection to mental health symptoms. As both a physician and survivor of domestic violence, Dr. Gettings brings unique insight into how mild TBIs are frequently misdiagnosed as anxiety, depression, ADHD, or mood disorders.

What You'll Learn:

• The surprising truth about mild TBIs: 90% don't involve loss of consciousness
• Common causes of brain injuries beyond sports: domestic violence, car accidents, falls, and even forceps delivery
• Why you don't need to hit your head to sustain a concussion
• How brain injuries affect the frontal lobe (focus, motivation) and temporal lobes (emotion, memory)
• The connection between TBIs and increased dementia risk
• Why standard ER scans miss most mild brain injuries
• The difference between structural imaging (CT/MRI) and functional imaging (SPECT scans)
• Practical healing protocols: omega-3 fatty acids, lithium orotate, hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• How therapists can screen clients for undiagnosed brain injuries
• Why helmets prevent skull fractures but not concussions

Key Takeaways:

• Domestic violence is one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries
• Brain injuries can present as depression, anger issues, memory problems, and processing speed difficulties
• Many people with brain injuries don't respond well to standard psychiatric medications
• Anti-inflammatory supplements and oxygen therapy can help heal brain tissue
• A thorough history is essential: ask about car accidents, sports, falls, and domestic violence

Guest Expert:

Dr. Gettings is a physician specializing in neuropsychiatric health and brain optimization.. She advocates for screening individuals for traumatic brain injuries and works to normalize the neuropsychiatric effects of brain injury beyond seizures and paralysis.

To Contact Dr Gettings:

Clarion Nuro: https://drgettings.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgettings?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Resources Mentioned:

• SPECT brain imaging at Amen Clinics
• Supplements: Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA/EPA), Lithium orotate (Life Extension 10,000 micrograms)
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• Curcumin for inflammation
• EMDR therapy for trauma processing

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