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 In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman speaks with veteran and Physician Associate Ben Askins about repetitive brain trauma and emerging treatment options.

Ben explains how ketamine therapy, neuroplasticity, and new approaches to mental health care may help veterans recover.

This episode explores the future of brain healing.

In This Episode:

• Understanding repetitive brain trauma
 • How ketamine therapy supports healing
 • The role of neuroplasticity
 • Supporting veterans and families
 • The future of mental health treatment

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Veteran Brain Trauma
 01:28 Ben Askins Military and Medical Background
 06:17 Mental Health Challenges in Veterans
 09:00 Caregiver Fatigue and Trauma
 17:32 Psychedelic Therapy and Brain Healing
 18:49 Ketamine Therapy Explained
 29:13 Trauma Recovery and Emotional Processing
 30:57 Finding Meaning After Trauma
 32:22 Neuroplasticity and Brain Recovery
 35:02 Brain Healing Science Explained
 40:01 Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Veterans
 49:17 Accessing Treatment Options
 56:13 The Future of Veteran Brain Health

Connect with Ben:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-%E2%80%9Cdoc%E2%80%9D-askins-8b80bb27a/

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