Confabulation With Brain Injury

Описание: Confabulation is a condition where a person creates false thoughts and memories but believes them to be true. This condition is common with brain injury but can happen to any person.

In this presentation Jerrod Brown, PhD, MA, MS, MS, MS, shares a great deal about the underlying factors that contribute to confabulation, to make better sense of how this can happens including specific issues with aspects of memory, cognition, executive function, thought, the ways our brain creates our own reality. Plus the stresses, traumas, and losses that come with brain injury.

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While confabulation seems like such a strange problem, and many people assume it is a form of dishonesty, lying, or exaggeration, this recording helps show the unique nature of this condition.

Several people share their real life problems dealing with confabulation including the judgement and double - standards which helps deepen how others can make better sense of this type of problem. Dr. Brown also speaks about the implications and importance of better support and understanding of confabulation to improve judicial matters and mental health.


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The Building Brain Awareness (BBA) To Help Support Brain Injury Recovery talk series includes clinicians and researchers presenting on brain systems and process, or on the unique nature of brain injury problems. Learning about such details can help promote more understanding of the invisible nature of brain injury.

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Disclaimer: The BBA talk series is for informational purposes only. This presentation is not intended to substitute for professional medical or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with questions about brain injury treatment, diagnosis, or care. Never disregard any professional advice because of something you have seen as part of the BBA series.

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