What the study involves (all done virtually):

Assessment 1/Screening (~60-90 minutes): This visit will include questionnaires/surveys that cover the following: demographics, medical history, emotional health and overall well-being. Information will be collected via interviews and electronic surveys.

The remaining activities are only for eligible participants.

Randomization: You will be randomly assigned to one of two training programs. Randomization is a process like flipping a coin and means you will have a change of being assigned to either of the training programs. Program 1 will teach you how to recognize, label and differentiate your emotions. Program 2 will teach you strategies to improve your overall brain health and functioning.

Training: This starts approximately 1-2 weeks after Assessment 1. There will be 8 training sessions. Ideally, these sessions will occur twice a week (approximately 1 month of training). However, flexibility will be allowed to accomodate your schedule.

• Training sessions will be delivered remotely using secure videoconferencing.
• Training sessions will last approximately 60-90 minutes.
• Sessions will be one-on-one with a trained staff member.
• Sessions incorporate a variety of interactive lessons and activities that will be used as a basis for discussion. Some sessions may be audio-recorded. We will notify you before recording begins.

Assessments 2, 3, and 4 (all ~30-60 minutes) will take place approximately 1 week, 3 months, and 6 months after your last training session. Most of the surveys will be the same as Assessment 1. 

If you are eligible, your participation will last approximately 8 months.

Why consider participating?

• You may improve your emotional health and well-being.
• You will help contribute to knowledge needed to achieve better outcomes for people with a brain injury.
• You will support the development of tools to achieve better mental health outcomes for people with a brain injury, including service members and veterans.