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TDMHSAS Mental Health Services Overview
PowerPoint slides from a presentation on the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services' (TDMHSAS) mental health services overview, delivered by Matt Yancey, Deputy Commissioner of TDMHSAS, on May 4, 2023.
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Recording_TBF: Mental Health
May 4, 2023, Presenters:
Matt Yancey, LCSW, MPA, TDMHSAS - Deputy Commissioner
Caitlin Wright, MSW, LAPSW, TennCare - Director, Behavioral Health Services
Brain injury can create mental health problems in children, youth, and adults and it can worsen pre-existing issues, even with a concussion-level injury (mild). A mild injury does not necessarily mean a mild outcome. As high as 75% of the people looking for mental health and substance use treatment also have a brain injury.
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The Infographic Series reflects a main goal of TBF: to share with other Systems of Support how brain injury intersects with them. Each one shows, in a visual format, the evidence supporting the overlaps of brain injury with that System of Support and Steps for best practice
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Suggested Training Topics & Resources
** All training tailored to fit the specific needs of organization
** All training resources and materials provided at no cost
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