E261 - When Trauma Compounds: Clinical Strategies for PTSD and mTBI in Veterans with Dr. Pamela Wall

In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Pamela Wall about the complex intersection of PTSD and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in veterans. They explore how military culture influences the experience and treatment of trauma, the challenges of distinguishing overlapping symptoms, and evidence-based strategies for assessment and intervention. Tune in for practical insights, clinical pearls, and resource recommendations for improving care in this uniquely vulnerable population.

Pamela Wall, PhD, PMHNP-BC is an associate professor in the College of Nursing at Rosalind Franklin University and maintains a clinical practice at a neuropsychiatric clinic in Fairfax, VA. She has extensive experience working with adult psychiatric mental health populations, and her research has focused on PTSD, mTBI, and sleep disorders in deployed military service members. Dr. Wall served 20 years on active duty as a Nurse Corps Officer in the United States Navy.

Andrew J. Cutler, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in clinical trials and psychopharmacology. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Neuroscience Education Institute and holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.

Resources

Center for Deployment Psychology

National Center for PTSD

Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence

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