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Self-Care After Disasters

Disasters affect people who experience and respond to the event. Natural and technological disasters impact survivors, bereaved family members, witnesses to the event, and friends of those involved.

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Veteran Morgan Luttrell: VA and OEF OIF Veterans

Veteran Morgan Luttrell believes the Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) is not built to handle the complex symptoms and treatments related to brain injury. Will they catch up or go under?

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Veteran Jonathan Warren: Infinite Hero and Collaboration to Help Veterans with TBI and PTSD

Veteran Jonathan Warren talks about his experience with the Inifinite Hero Foundation and the growing collaboration in the non-profit and medical fields.

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How I Started Using Apps with People with TBI

Michelle Ranae Wild in front of silver silos.

Michelle Ranae Wild is a fan of technology so she likes to have the latest gadgets. After only a short time with a precursor of the iPhone she realized how amazing a tool it could be for her students with brain Injury.

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Story of Apps Helping a Person with Brain Injury

A woman resisted the use of technology after her brain injury until one day she discovered it could be more helpful than she realized.

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Army Scientists Use Fluorescent Gels to Study Blast Pressure on the Brain

Scientists at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory are studying the physiological effects of blast pressure on the brain in order to discover technology solutions to protect Soldiers.

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What Families, Clinicians and Payors Need to Know About Transitional Rehabilitation

When a person sustains a brain injury, they and their family are thrust into a health care system that is unfamiliar and difficult to navigate. Too often, patients do not have access to the full continuum of treatment. This article addresses why that is so and ways to change it.

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Long-Term Effects of Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries to Oculomotor Tracking Performance

Study finds presence of abnormal saccadic eye movements, diminished accuracy of primary saccadic horizontal eye movement, and a widespread slower reaction to both visual and auditory stimuli.

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What Can You Do to Support Your Child's Recovery?

A concussion takes time to heal and parents can help their injured child with the process.

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Ten Ways to Make College More Friendly to Veterans

Karen Gross, who served as a senior policy advisor to the US Department of Education in Washington, DC, writes about the opportunities and challenges facing returning veterans when

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Letter to My Child's Teachers and Administrators

"Please remember that he is just a 9-year-old boy who has come through more than many of us can truly understand."

Football High: Helmets Do Not Prevent Concussions

Despite the improvements in helmet technology, helmets may prevent skull fractures, but they do not prevent concussions.

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In the Classroom: Academic Accommodations to Minimize Frustration and Encourage Success

Students with TBI can be easily frustrated with academic tasks. Here are ideas for teachers and parents.

Programs in High Schools Can Help Teens with TBI Set New or Different Goals

Many high schools offer programs in technology or culinary arts, for example, that are one way for teens with TBI to learn some skills as jumping off places for future career opportunities.

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Understanding PTSD Treatment

If you have PTSD you don’t have to suffer. This booklet describes therapies and medications that are proven to help people with PTSD.

Job Accommodations for Return-to-Work

Acomodaciones en el Empleo al Retornar al Trabajo

Learn more about job accommodations available as part of a return-to-work program.

How Can I Get Him To Seek Help?

Women play a key role in encouraging men to seek help for health problems, especially when it involves men in the military service and PTSD.

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An Up-Close Look at How Virtual Iraq/Afghanistan Works to Treat PTSD

Michael Roy, MD, Col. (Ret.) explains how the Virtual Iraq/Afghanistan technology uses sights, smells, and sounds to help service members and veterans deal and overcome the very intense symptoms of PTSD.

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Helping National Guard and Reserve Reenter the Workplace

For reservists, transitioning from active duty into their former job or workplace can come with significant challenges.

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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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Hiring Veterans with TBI and PTSD: Dos and Don'ts for Employers

Hiring Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Dos and Don'ts for Employers and Hiring Managers

Don't assume that a person with TBI or PTSD can't do a job due to apparent and non-apparent disabilities. Learn other dos and don'ts

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VA Dedicated to Reaching Veterans in Rural Areas

The VA is dedicated on a national level to making sure veterans in rural areas continue to get care even after they have left the main centers.

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The Role of the Speech-Language Therapist

Technology, like the use of smartphones as a memory tool, has helped advance strategies for people with TBI.

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Family Caregiver Guide: Welcome

This Guide was designed to empower you by offering a uniform source of information while instilling hope as you navigate life after TBI.

School-Based Plan for Student Support

Proper rest and any needed accommodations at school are necessary for recovery during the first 6-8 weeks after a concussion.

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