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Caris' Peace

How does a once promising actress, now with no short-term memory, write and perform the most difficult and moving show of her life?

What Saved Former Marine Matt Brown from Suicide?

Former Marine Matt Brown, who has TBI and PTSD, was dangerously suicidal and he would never "sugarcoat" that fact. It was finding his voice to help others that saved him.

Brooke Brown: How I Communicate with My Husband

Although she hates to have to talk to her husband — who suffers from combat-related TBI and PTSD — like a child, sometimes that's the only way she can get him to understand her.

Mike Zacchea on His Severe PTSD and TBI

Mike Zacchea finally got psychological help after setting his house on fire because he thought his wife was an insurgent.

Matt Brown: Strategies, Patterns, and Routine Are Key

Former Marine Matt Brown, who suffers from combat-related TBI and PTSD — talks about strategies and games that have helped him with his memory and daily routine.

Matt Brown on Becoming a New Person After TBI and PTSD

Matt Brown, who suffers from combat-related TBI and PTSD, talks about how his family helped him defeat his suicidal tendencies and his depression — and become human again.

Brooke Brown Talks About Living with Her Husband with TBI and PTSD

"PTSD turns my husband into a monster. But my husband is a hero. He is not a monster."

"Fake It Til You Make It" Doesn't Work

Former Marine Mike Zacchea does not remember his wedding. Or a trip to Florida. For a long time, he didn't realize he had sustained several debilitating blast-related concussions as well as PTSD.

Our Roles Flipped After Hugh's Bike Crash

Rosemary explains how the traditional roles of husband and wife did a 180-degree flip after Hugh's TBI and how she managed.

DARPA's Revolutionary Concussion-Screening Blast Gauge

Dr. Geoffrey Ling talks about DARPA's tiny blast gauge, which worn now by 11,000 soldiers, can quantify who is at risk for brain injury so that they can get screened and treated more quickly.

The Stark Differences Between Military and Civilian Care for Brain Injury

Dr. Geoffrey Ling talks about what it would take to duplicate the military's top-notch standard of care for TBI in the civilian sector.

Almost a Perfect Storm: Therapy for TBI

With the burgeoning understanding of the cellular and biochemical effects of brain injury, pharmacologists can successfully intercede with more promising standardized treatment.

The 80% Solution of the MACE

Dr. Geoffrey Ling talks about the use of the Military Acute Concussion Exam — a simple, standardized tool for first providers.

Concussion and PTSD: Not the Same, but Cousins

DARPA: Giving Back Life and Movement with the Revolutionizing Prosthetics Program

Dr. Geoffrey Ling talks about the importance of an interdisciplinary team to treat TBI and PTSD because oftentimes, if one is left untreated, treatment for the other often stays stalled.

The "Faces" of TBI Research

As a researcher and clinician, Dr. Geoffrey Ling knows that research needs to be fast and efficient because patients are waiting now!

Misconceptions About Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Misconceptions About Traumatic Brain Injury

Dr. Geoffrey Ling talks about misconceptions about mTBI — from thinking a concussion is different from a mild TBI to believing that a mild TBI will always come with life-long, debilitating consequences.

Second Impact Syndrome: Rest and Removal from Play

Although other treatments for second impact syndrome are being studied, the two hallmark treatments now are rest and removal from play. They should not be underestimated.

Standard, Systemized Care for Traumatic Brain Injury

Dr. Geoffrey Ling talks about the military's success in creating a standard, system of care for TBI — from immediate assessment to admittance into a concussion restoration center.

High Hopes for Blood Biomarkers to Diagnose Brain Injury in Young Children

Pediatrician Rachel Berger talks about her research on blood biomarkers that could be used in the emergency setting to test for brain injury in babies and young children.

Making Connections Between a TBI and Later Developmental Issues

Pediatrician Rachel Berger talks about the importance of being aware of a child's early concussion in case later he or she has trouble reading or is acting out ... the two may be connected.

How to Treat Children with TBI

Unlike adults, children with a brain injury may not manifest any issues until they fail to reach a new developmental stage. Earlier intervention is always advisable, but diagnosis can be tricky.

More Research and Attention Needed for Pediatric Brain Injury

Pediatrician Rachel Berger talks about how pediatric brain injury is behind that of adult brain injury in research and process.

CT Scans Versus MRIs for Imaging a Child's Brain

Both CTs and MRIs come with risks — from sedative drugs to levels of radiation. Depending on the severity of brain injury, parents and doctors should always consider the risk-benefit ratio.

The Specifics of Abusive Head Trauma

Abusive head trauma includes Shaken Baby Syndrome but also includes other injuries inflicted by an adult on a child.

The Dangers of Creating "Vulnerable Child Syndrome"

Parents need to balance their awareness of a child's mild TBI with letting that worry get in the way of the child's normal development.

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