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Domestic violence is a traumatic experience that changes a person’s life forever. The coercion and control can have far reaching consequences, including having a significant impact on behavioral health through mental health and substance use coercion. And when relationships become physically violence, violence is often directed at the head, neck and face—through blows to the head or strangulation that can cause brain injuries. The traumatic, personal cause of this brain injury causes significant psychological and neurological trauma.

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Emerging evidence has begun to show a significant relationship between sustaining a brain injury and experiencing housing instability. Although the prevalence of brain injury among unhoused populations has been relatively established, there is recent focus on the occurrence of brain injury for those who are facing housing insecurity, and how brain injury impacts a person's trajectory into homelessness.

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This presentation provides an overview of thought processes in the management of neurobehavioral challenges post ABI. It includes a reconceptualization of the traditional “behavior team / behavior plan” as “dignity team / dignity plan” and includes common challenges, thought processes, and specific interventions in both a theoretical and practical format. Case examples are provided.

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This webinar will discuss general principles of medication management of neuropsychiatric symptoms after brain injury, explain which medication classes should be avoided (or used with caution) in individuals with brain injury, describe pharmacologic strategies for managing mood and behavioral disturbances in individuals with brain injury, and describe pharmacologic strategies for supporting cognitive function in individuals with brain injury. 

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This session will review the incidences and prevalence rates of brain injury within the behavioral health community and the impact of providing brain injury informed services. Iowa's endorsed brain injury screening tool will be featured to include strategies to support implementation and access to the brain injury services program, neuro resource facilitation and Iowa Brian Injury Resource Network.

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Having 1 or more brain injuries with loss of consciousness is associated with greater risk of BH problems, including problematic substance use beginning in adolescents, more psychiatric symptoms, and a significantly elevated risk of suicide. (TBI and Substance Use Disorders, 2021, attcnetwork.org). Not only does brain injury cause behavioral health problems, but associated challenges can also affect the effectiveness of behavioral health treatments. Identifying and supporting those with brain Injury can lead to more successful outcomes.

This session will provide an overview of the Self-Exclusion processes that are in place for the Iowa Lottery and the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.

Objectives:

• Learn about the history of self-exclusion in Iowa
• Understand the self-exclusion enrollment processes in Iowa.
• Learn how to complete the self-exclusion forms.
• Understand the revocation process.

Panel:

Mary Neubauer (Vice President – External Relations, Iowa Lottery)

This session will provide an overview about financial literacy efforts in Iowa, and how including financial literacy can improve overall wellness.

This session will provide an overview about financial literacy efforts in Iowa, and how including financial literacy can improve overall wellness.

Objectives:

·         Why should everyone be financial literate?

·         How does financial literacy translate to financial wellness?

Consumer protection and integrity are two key pillars to maintaining socially responsible sports book operations. This presentation will discuss the importance of AML (Anti-Money Laundering), Compliance, Auditing, and Responsible Gaming teams coming together to ensure the integrity of all sports wagers, and that RG tools are in place for those who may need assistance with wagering responsibly.

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This panel discussion will provide an overview of each organization on their role in the gambling landscape in Iowa. 

Objectives:

• Learn about history and function of the various gambling regulatory authorities in Iowa as well as the statewide casino trade organization.
• Learn about efforts for ensuring the safety of those gambling in Iowa.

Panel:

Wes Ehrecke (President and CEO, Iowa Gaming Association)

Mary Neubauer (Vice President – External Relations, Iowa Lottery)