Cognitive Rest and Unintended Consequences

August 2015 Presentation from American Psychological Association Annual Convention addressing the secondary social and psychological issues that arise from "Cognitive Rest" protocols for concussion recovery in adolescents.

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1. Cognitive Rest and Unintended Consequences Helping High School Student-Athletes Through Social and Emotional Isolation During Recovery from Concussion Wednesday, August 5, 15
2. About Me Craig W. Cypher, Psy.D. Clinical/Sport Psychologist 30B Grove Street - Pittsford, NY 14534 www.cypherpsych.com doctorcypher[at]cypherpsych[dot]com @doctorcypher Wednesday, August 5, 15
3. Private Practice Wednesday, August 5, 15
4. University of Rochester Sports Concussion Clinic Wednesday, August 5, 15
5. Secondary Psychological Issues Related to Concussion Depressed Mood Irritability/Anger Issues Anxiety about symptoms/future/reinjury Exacerbation of Premorbid ADHD symptoms Retirement/Transition Wednesday, August 5, 15
6. Recovery - “Return to Play” Removal from Sport Physical Activity Restrictions Wednesday, August 5, 15
7. Recovery - “Return to Learn” “Cognitive Rest” Restrictions related to School/Homework Wednesday, August 5, 15
8. “Cognitive Rest” Wednesday, August 5, 15
9. “Cognitive Rest” Removal from School or Limited/Partial Day Wednesday, August 5, 15
10. “Cognitive Rest” Removal from School or Limited/Partial Day Attending at Tutoring/Learning Centers Wednesday, August 5, 15
11. “Cognitive Rest” Removal from School or Limited/Partial Day Attending at Tutoring/Learning Centers Restriction on Activity: Wednesday, August 5, 15
12. “Cognitive Rest” Removal from School or Limited/Partial Day Attending at Tutoring/Learning Centers Restriction on Activity: Watching TV, Going to Movies, Reading Wednesday, August 5, 15
13. “Cognitive Rest” Removal from School or Limited/Partial Day Attending at Tutoring/Learning Centers Restriction on Activity: Watching TV, Going to Movies, Reading Computer/Tablet/Mobile Phone Use Wednesday, August 5, 15
14. “Cognitive Rest” Removal from School or Limited/Partial Day Attending at Tutoring/Learning Centers Restriction on Activity: Watching TV, Going to Movies, Reading Computer/Tablet/Mobile Phone Use Video Games, Netflix, YouTube Wednesday, August 5, 15
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16. Digital Natives Wednesday, August 5, 15
17. Digital Natives Wednesday, August 5, 15
18. Digital Natives Wednesday, August 5, 15
19. Digital Natives Wednesday, August 5, 15
20. Digital Natives Wednesday, August 5, 15
21. Digital Natives Wednesday, August 5, 15
22. Digital Natives Wednesday, August 5, 15
23. Digital Natives Wednesday, August 5, 15
24. Digital Natives Wednesday, August 5, 15
25. Digital Natives Wednesday, August 5, 15
26. Digital Natives Wednesday, August 5, 15
27. Digital Natives Wednesday, August 5, 15
28. Digital Natives Wednesday, August 5, 15
29. Loss of Identity Loss of Connection Wednesday, August 5, 15
30. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Psychoeducation Emotional Regulation Cognitive Coping Wednesday, August 5, 15
31. Wednesday, August 5, 15
32. Increase IRL Social Connection Wednesday, August 5, 15
33. Increase IRL Social Connection Wednesday, August 5, 15
34. Building Regulation Skills Wednesday, August 5, 15
35. Building Regulation Skills Increase Calming/Regulation Strategies Wednesday, August 5, 15
36. Building Regulation Skills Increase Calming/Regulation Strategies Progressive Muscle Relaxation Wednesday, August 5, 15
37. Building Regulation Skills Increase Calming/Regulation Strategies Progressive Muscle Relaxation Imagery Exercises Wednesday, August 5, 15
38. Building Regulation Skills Increase Calming/Regulation Strategies Progressive Muscle Relaxation Imagery Exercises Diaphragmatic Breathing Wednesday, August 5, 15
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40. Subthreshold Activity Level Increase ability to engage in both cognitive and physical activity Wednesday, August 5, 15
41. Thank You! Questions? Comments? www.cypherpsych.com Twitter: @doctorcypher www.speakerdeck.com/doctorcypher Wednesday, August 5, 15