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Traumatic — and joyful — experiences change who we are. We cannot "fix" soldiers coming home with combat stress, rather help them move on and become new versions of themselves.

The main recommendations from RAND report on TBI and psych health included centralizing information, addressing gaps, and studying ways in which programs can find people with early symptoms.

Depending on the cause of a person's brain injury like an assault or a combat injury, post-traumatic stress can also play a key role in the injury — and treatment.

When looking at the full-picture treatment for people with TBI, clinicians need to ask leading questions about issues including alcohol and caffeine use, intimacy or sexual issues, and suicide risk.

This documentary follows the journey of childhood friends who join the National Guard and end up combat veterans dealing with TBI and PTSD.

Symptoms of TBI and PTSD overlap; treating the whole person is crucial.

Start by creating good sleep patterns and addressing headaches; then it's time to tackle the other symptoms.

A clear diagnosis is important for successful recovery.

Post-deployment syndrome can include concussion, PTSD, major depression, chronic pain, and general anxiety disorder.