Come along on our discussion of what truly defines brain trauma. Prompted by a case study involving intimate partner violence, Dr. Kathleen Monahan and Dr. Edie Zusman explore the critical duality of brain trauma, including how it encompasses both neurological/mechanical injury and psychological/emotional trauma. The brain has a remarkable capacity to heal. These experts discuss the importance of addressing both physical brain injury and mental health trauma– essential for long-term, holistic recovery and healing.

Today, Dr. Edie Zusman and Dr. Kathleen Monahan explore the critical, often-overlooked intersection of physical traumatic brain injury and mental health. Together, they discuss how unrecognized brain trauma may exhibit as mental health symptoms. Highlighting the "duality" of the brain's emotional and structural health, they explain why treating mental health symptoms without addressing underlying neurologic injury leads to ineffective treatment cycles.

Join us for the first episode of Healing Brain Trauma, where you’ll meet our hosts, Dr. Edie Zusman and Dr. Kathleen Monahan. By combining neurosurgical expertise with clinical mental health insights, they discuss how unrecognized traumatic brain injuries may frequently manifest as mental health challenges.

The brain is resilient, but recovery shouldn't be a solo journey. Welcome to the Healing Brain Trauma Podcast. From the operating room to the living room and everywhere in between, Dr. Kathleen Monahan, LCSW, and Neurosurgeon Dr. Edie Zusman break down the science of injury and the art of healing. If you’re navigating life after a diagnosis or supporting someone who is, join us as we transform complex neurobiology into hope and actionable tools for your recovery.