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Virtual Sport & Performance Psychology Special Interest Group
Saturday, March 07, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDT
Category: Special Interest Groups

The Impact of Concussion/mTBI: Assessment and Management Considerations 
Presented by Neevon Esmaili, M.D. 

Dr. Esmaili is the medical director of Mental Fitness Clinic in West Los Angeles, a team based clinic serving adults, children and adolescents, with comprehensive services, including psychiatry, psychotherapy and neuropsychological testing. Dr. Esmaili's has Two Board Certifications in Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. His Scholarly Activities include participating as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & the Behavioral Sciences (Voluntary) at the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California.

This lecture will explore the physical and psychological signs and symptoms of a concussion in adult and children, a highly challenging diagnosis to make. Mental health treatment will be focused on, while exploring the general medical (i.e. PT, OT, ophthalmology) needs of a concussed patient. CTE and postconcussive syndrome will also be addressed. 

 


 

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