The Military, Veterans, & Families Initiative

Living with PTSD & TBI: Symptoms, Experiences, and Resources – Presented by Veterans Health and Wellness Foundation and GMU’s Military, Veterans, & Families Initiative

Living with PTSD & TBI: Symptoms, Experiences, and Resources – Presented by Veterans Health and Wellness Foundation and GMU’s Military, Veterans, & Families Initiative

When:
November 10, 2020 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
2020-11-10T13:00:00-05:00
2020-11-10T14:30:00-05:00
Where:
Online
Cost:
Free

Recent military conflicts have been associated with high levels of both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). These two conditions have overlapping symptoms and can be experienced simultaneously, which sometimes makes it difficult to distinguish between them – and they have profound impacts on one’s life. In this webinar, Dr. Keith Renshaw, a licensed psychologist and Professor of Psychology at George Mason University, will speak with Matthew Hoh, a Marine Corps combat veteran of the Iraq War who is 100% disabled with PTSD, TBI, and other related diagnoses. They will review common symptoms of these conditions and offer resources, and Captain (Ret) Hoh will discuss his own personal experiences, including elements of his own path toward recovery. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A from attendees.

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About Matthew Hoh

Matthew Hoh is a Marine Corps combat veteran of the Iraq War. Matthew additionally participated in the Afghan War as a State Department official on a Provincial Reconstruction Team. He is currently a Senior Fellow Emeritus with the Center for International Policy, as well as a Master of Divinity candidate at Naropa University with an emphasis on Buddhist Studies and Contemplative Care. Matthew is a 100% disabled veteran, and, in 2015, he received certification by the state of North Carolina as a peer support specialist for mental health and substance abuse issues.