Posts Tagged: CTE

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO THE NFL AND CTE IN PLAYERS

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  (This is a reposting due to requests following the end of the SuperBowl and Football season) 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO THE NFL AND C.T.E. IN PLAYERS These articles can be used in conjunction with both the scientific method and the chapters on brain and nervous system function.  These articles may be useful for motivating… Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week — Top Four Concussion Screener Apps for Athletes

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Young Athlete Hub Top Four Concussion Screener Apps for Athletes URL       https://www.youngathletehub.com/2016/06/4-of-todays-best-concussion-screening-apps/   Tiny URL:   https://tinyurl.com/yamjcsty DESCRIPTION  (from the website: YoungAthleticHub) “One of the greatest concerns in health circles today is of course the prevalence of concussions. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there… Read more »

PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST OF THE WEEK — Concussion Talk

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PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST OF THE WEEK   NAME Concussion Talk         SOURCE https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/concussion-talk-podcast/id1042686652?mt=2     DESCRIPTION from the iTunes Store “Concussion Talk Podcasts will feature interviews with; doctors, physiotherapists, who work in the field of concussion and brain injury, others in the medical field, athletes, trainers, coaches, others in sport, athletics and exercise… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES CONCERNING MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (CONCUSSION) DUE TO SPORTS

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3 ARTICLES CONCERNING MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (CONCUSSION) DUE TO SPORTS   ARTICLE #1 TITLE Why CTE Is More Common Than You Think   DESCRIPTION This is a very timely article given that football season is just beginning.  The article explains CTE: “chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the devastating neurodegenerative disease linked to concussions and repetitive head… Read more »

Psychology App Of The Week — PAR CRR Concussion Recognition & Response

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PSYCHOLOGY APP OF THE WEEK PAR CRR Concussion Recognition & Response (A requested repeat presentation) (Click on your platform):   iOS    &    Android (free) DESCRIPTION From Google Play Store and iTunes Store The Concussion Recognition & Response™ App Developed by Gerard A. Gioia, PhD, and Jason Mihalik, PhD “The Concussion Recognition & Response™ app… Read more »

Psychology Update — Do Brain Injuries Affect Women Differently?

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TITLE Do Brain Injuries Affect Women Differently?   DESCRIPTION “In 1994, the National Football League formed a Committee on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury to study an alarming trend: Players were retiring early because of what seemed to be concussion-related problems, including persistent headaches, vertigo, cognitive impairment, personality changes, fatigue and difficulty performing ordinary daily activities…. Read more »