Name
E08 - UNC THRIVE Collaborative care for Veterans and First Responders with chronic PTSD and a history of mild TBI
Date & Time
Friday, October 9, 2026, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Location Name
Regency D (2nd Floor)
Description

Patients, and their families, suffering from the impacts of chronic PTSD and a history of a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) commonly report frustration with their care. The UNC THRIVE Program was developed to address these barriers through an integrated, multidisciplinary model of care for Veterans and First Responders experiencing chronic PTSD and sequelae of mTBI. Selected participants attend a fully funded, three day comprehensive assessment, with all travel, lodging, and meals provided. Insurance status and military discharge characterization do not affect eligibility. Participants identified as having multiple treatable domains are invited to return for THRIVE’s three week Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The IOP is delivered in small cohorts of three to five participants and emphasizes individualized, evidence based treatment.

Co-Authors
Wesley Cole and Jason Mihalik
Content Level
All Audience
Tags
Collaborative Care Model of Integrated Care, Patient-centered care or Patient perspectives, Team-based care
Session Type
Concurrent
Describe a multidisciplinary program for chronic PTSD and mTBI
Identify the components of a 3 day and 3 week treatment program
Assess the therapies implemented in the programs

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https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/common/common_veterans.asp

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