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7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a PTSD Therapist

There are many things to consider when choosing a therapist. Some practical issues are location, cost, and what insurance the therapist accepts. Other issues include the therapist's background, training, and the way he or she works with people.

PTSD: Types of Therapists

A clear overview of the therapists, counselors, and mental health providers who are qualified to treat issues related to trauma

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What Are the Symptoms of PTSD?

Learn about PTSD symptoms and when to get help.

A Mission to Move: Thriving, Not Just Surviving, Following TBI

You need a mission. So says Sergeant Bill "Big Sarge" Hansen, a former Marine and a current mentor with the Wounded Warrior Project®. Today Sgt. Hansen has a clear mission: to provide mentorship and support to young veterans carrying the physical and emotional scars of war.

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Losing the Army Way of Life to PTSD and TBI

The Pearce family misses Army life. They not only lost the stability a healthy father would provide but also an entire way of living — the extended family that the Army creates. After years of struggle, they've found...

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Changing Our Model

Military health-related problems due to combat exposure are not purely military problems, DoD problems, or VA problems. They are national problems and we need to be thinking about national solutions in order to address them.

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Asking for Help

Dr. Stephen Cozza, Uniformed Services University, on caregiving and the importance of activating a system of support.

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Setting Goals and Solving Problems

Family and co-parenting strategies for dealing with anger and other serious symptoms related to TBI and PTSD.

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Community Support

Why civilian health care providers should be prepared to ask questions about combat exposure, PTSD and TBI.

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Who Is Affected by TBI and PTSD?

Dr. Stephen Cozza, Uniformed Service University, discusses TBI and PTSD statistics and the impact it has on service members and their families.

The Worst Head Injury I Ever Saw (in someone who was still alive): Part 2

The Worst Head Injury I Ever Saw (in someone who was still alive): Part 1

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The Soldier, the Terrorist, and the Blood Drive

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An email from Balad

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Vail Veterans

Adaptive sports programs make a big difference for many injured veterans, as shown in this video featuring the Vail Veterans Program

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Surpassing Your Plateau — Asking Yourself "What's Next?"

What do you plan to do with your life? Now ask yourself, what do you plan to do with your life after a traumatic injury?

Standardized Care Across the DoD No Matter Where You Are

Col. Sidney Hinds, MD talks his goals as national director of DVBIC — from standardized care across all platforms to emphasizing patient-focused care.

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Divorce Is Not an Option

"It's not going to be easy, but we've managed this long and I'm not giving up. PTSD is not going to ruin us!"

Advocacy Is the Pulse of Hope

Caregiver Rosemary Rawlins shares her experience and enthusiasm after attending the Bob Woodruff Foundation's “Stand Up for Heroes” event.

Real Warriors: Maj. Jeff Hall

"I just wanted to turn off the 600 TV sets that were going on all the time in my head." Hear Maj. Jeff Hall's story that went from thoughts of suicide to finding his way back to his family and life.

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Research into Blast Injury and the Brain

Using animal models in the lab to study the mechanisms of blast-related brain injury, researchers like Dr. Lee Goldstein are feeling optimistic that their findings will lead to viable treatments.

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How Are Football Brain Injuries and Blast Injuries the Same?

Researchers like Dr. Lee Goldstein are studying the effects of repetitive brain injury whether sustained over a season on the football field or in milliseconds from one combat blast.

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Frequent Binge Drinking After Combat-Related TBI Is Not Uncommon

Studies show that binge drinking after a TBI, especially for active duty and veterans, could be a significant risk

NFL and Military Concussions: Need Culture Change

But research shows that taking the time to rest after a concussion gets people back to combat and on the field faster and more safely.

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