COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT (PART 1 OF 2):
IS COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT A RISK FACTOR IN THE CHRONICITY OF HOMELESSNESS?
Location: Hyatt Regency, Casidy

Understanding the prevalence as well as severity of deficits in executive functioning as a result of traumatic brain injury and/or substance use is critical to the development of effective services and public policies addressing the needs of homeless individuals. Introductory Level.

Presenter: Jennifer Highley, Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry, New York City, NY

Materials:
Audio from workshop (mp3)
Deficits in Cognitive Functioning among Homeless Persons (pdf)