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What Is Hypervigilance and How Does It Relate to PTSD?

In the military, service members are taught: "Say later, stay alive!" But once home, says Lt. Col. Philip Holcombe, PhD, that feeling of being on high alert is hard to turn off.

How Important Is a Support System for People with PTSD?

"We all do better when we have people to help us bear the weight of our burden," says Lt. Col. Philip Holcombe, PhD. People with PTSD have a better outcome when they are supported by friends, family, colleagues, and community.

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Is It Ever Too Late to Get Treatment for PTSD?

"The best time to get treatment for PTSD is now," says Lt. Col. Philip Holcombe, PhD. Now can mean soon after the trauma or now can mean 10 years later when symptoms have a delayed onset.

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How Do You Help Patients with PTSD Regain Their Confidence?

Lt. Col. Philip Holcombe, PhD talks about how using evidence-based guidelines, healthcare providers can work with patients to take small steps as a way to feel safe and in control of their own progress.

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What Treatment Can You Offer Someone with PTSD and a Brain Injury to the Amygdala?

Lt. Col. Philip Holcombe, PhD talks about how injury to different parts of the brain like the amygdala or the frontal lobe can affect behavior and how best to approach treatment.

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How and Why Should Healthcare Providers Ask Patients If They Have PTSD?

Service members and veterans often don't want to admit they have symptoms of PTSD, or maybe they are not aware that they do. Lt. Col. Philip Holcombe, PhD talks about how healthcare providers can ask the right questions to help.

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Reflections on Motherhood

Mother’s Day is a holiday that is meant to be full of love and appreciation, but Rosemary has found that the day itself varies intensely from year to year, depending on family dynamics, age, and life circumstances.

Brain Injury as a Chronic Disease: An Interview with Brent Masel, MD

Physicians spend a lot of time in school learning about obscure diseases and yet we’re not taught about a medical condition like TBI that every single medical specialist will encounter over and over. Chronic brain injury MUST be a part of every health care student’s curriculum.

Caregiving for Someone Whose Nose Doesn't Always Know

When the Nose Doesn't Know: The Observant Caregiver

Traumatic brain injury makes quirky seem quirkier, especially when a person is in the initial months of recovery. Rosemary learned that Hugh's loss of his sense of smell came with both dangers and quirkiness.

Creativity in Caregiving

Loving wife and teacher Abby Maslin uses her creativity and teaching skills to help her husband recover from a severe TBI.

From Combat to Classroom

This manual offers a great deal of good information for service members and veterans who want to return to college.

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Here's What I've Learned by Accident ... How About You?

Hereâ€™s What Iâ€™ve Learned by Accident â€¦ How About You?

People often ask Rosemary what she has learned from Hugh's traumatic brain injury and all that has come after. In this week's blog post, she shares some of the lessons she has learned along the way.

Five Things Caregivers Wish You Would Say

During Hugh's recovery, Rosemary heard many family and friends say, "Let me know what I can do to help." They meant it, but here Rosemary shares five offers caregivers would be grateful to hear — and accept.

Planning for Your Future

There’s never going to be a perfect time to start saving. The important thing is to start, and you don’t need lots of cash to do so.

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Six Ways to Maximize Your Education Benefits

The 1944 GI Bill transformed not only the lives of veterans but the fabric of our nation. Today’s Post-9/11 GI Bill continues that legacy with some changes.

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Sexuality After Traumatic Brain Injury

Learn about the common sexual problems that can occur after a traumatic brain injury and ways to improve sexual functioning.

Couples' Relationships After Traumatic Brain Injury

After TBI, many couples find that their relationship with each other changes dramatically. These changes are very personal and can be very emotional for both people in the relationship.

Life Out of Order: An Interview with Sally Laux

Rosemary talks with author and caregiver Sally Laux who lost her three brothers — two to death, one to a severe TBI.

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Financial Resources for Veterans Returning to School

Resources for Veterans: Back to School â€” Money Matters

Here are some valuable resources that can help veterans with TBI with the financial aspects of transitioning from military to student life.

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Returning to School: Key Information and Resources

Resources for Veterans: Back to School â€” Getting Started

Here are some valuable resources that can help veterans with TBI get started as they transition from military to student life.

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Early Research on the Use of Neuroimaging for Tailoring TBI Rehabilitation

A specific analytical technique used during MRI may help people choose among possible cognitive rehab interventions.

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Level of Executive Functioning Related to Outcome Post-TBI

Measuring outcome after TBI can be tricky, but oftentimes the state of the injured person’s cognitive abilities can shed the most light.

What Is Emotional Flooding?

An injured brain needs rest. Without it, even the most mundane activities can overwhelm someone with TBI.

Jacquelyn Borg, PhD

Topic:

Behavioral & Emotional Symptoms

Challenges with Acts of Daily Living After a Brain Injury

Problems with acts of daily living like dressing or washing can vary greatly and sometimes professional help is necessary.

Jacquelyn Borg, PhD

Topic:

Behavioral & Emotional Symptoms

Caregiving & Brain Injury

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Starting or Nourishing Romantic Relationships After Brain Injury

Starting and Nourishing Romantic Relationships After Brain Injury

Every relationship has its ups and downs, but when a partner or spouse sustains a brain injury, other problems can arise, too.

Emilie Godwin, PhD

Topic:

Intimate Relationships