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Can an undiagnosed brain injury contribute to behavioral, emotional, or mental health problems in children?

In Episode 110 of the Broken Brains Podcast, Bruce Parkman sits down with Dr. Melissa McCart to explore the connection between childhood brain injury, concussion, trauma, mental health, and the importance of recognizing potential brain injuries early.

Dr. McCart discusses her work identifying brain injuries in children and youth, including the development and implementation of the Rapid Alaska Brain Injury Screening Tool (RABIST). She explains why changes in behavior, learning, emotional regulation, or mental health can sometimes signal the need to investigate a history of brain injury.

Bruce and Dr. McCart also explore concussion management, contact sports, domestic abuse, school accommodations, non-pharmaceutical interventions, family support, and practical questions parents can ask when something about their child suddenly seems different.

Episode 110 is an important conversation about recognizing brain injuries earlier and building systems that support children before potentially manageable problems become lifelong challenges.

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Chapters

00:00 Brain Trauma & Its Impact on Children
02:00 Why Children Are Our Most Valuable Asset
03:59 Dr. Melissa McCart’s Journey Into Brain Injury Research
08:57 Trauma, Mental Health & Hidden Brain Injuries
11:52 Why Early Brain Injury Screening Matters
18:00 Supporting Brain-Injured Children at School
24:00 Contact Sports, Domestic Abuse & Brain Trauma
29:52 The RABIST Brain Injury Screening Tool
36:03 Family & Community Support After Brain Injury
41:59 What Parents Should Know About Concussions
44:59 The Future of Brain Injury Treatment & Policy

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