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U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health

U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health

FromBrain & Life


U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health

FromBrain & Life

ratings:
Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Mar 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with legendary U.S. soccer goalkeeper, Briana Scurry. Briana reflects on her journey as a professional athlete who experienced multiple concussions and how they impacted her physical and mental health. Briana also talks about the treatments and therapies that helped her overcome her brain injury. Next Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Michael Jaffee, neurologist and professor of neurology at the University of Florida and co-author of the newest addition to the Brain & Life Books Series Navigating the Challenges of Concussion. Dr. Jaffee discusses the different types of concussions and traumatic brain injuries along with the typical progression of symptoms and various treatment protocols.  Additional Resources:  https://www.briscurry.com/   https://www.briscurry.com/my-greatest-save   https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/concussion/   https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/traumatic-brain-injury/   https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/new-brain-life-book-explores-concussion   https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/how-sports-neurologists-protect-football-players-brains   https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/concussion-symptoms-checklist   Social Media:    Guest: Briana Scurry @BriScurry (Twitter and Instagram); Dr. Michael Jaffee @Michael_Jaffee (Twitter)  Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD 
Released:
Mar 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

How do you keep your brain healthy? How can you live better every day after being diagnosed with a brain condition? Brain & Life® from the American Academy of Neurology tackles those questions and more in the only podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of brain health and neurologic disease. Each week neurologist co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Audrey Nath speak with neurology experts, celebrity advocates, and people whose lives are affected by brain conditions to educate and inspire you to maintain a healthy brain and a healthy you.