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‘People Feel Expendable’ — Military Could Lower Suicide Rate With Focus on Quality of Life

A person sits in a dark tunnel, their head in their hands, a gun and liquor bottle in the foreground

Bryan, who deployed to Iraq in 2009 as a psychologist in the Air Force started to view active-duty suicide as “death by a thousand paper cuts,” he says.

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Loneliness is making us physically sick, but social prescribing can treat it – podcast

Social isolation and loneliness are increasingly becoming societal problems, as they contribute to polarization and affect our physical health. Mental health professionals, community advocates and health-care providers have been raising the alarm about this impending crisis.

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The Healing Power of Adaptive Sports for People with TBI, PTSD, Spinal Cord Injury, and Other Challenges

Dr. Kenneth Lee laughs with players of the Midwest Regional Wheelchair Lacrosse tournament

“When I meet people, post-injury who may be stuck in a dark place, who may think their lives are destroyed, I say it’s going to be hard to picture the future but start by dipping your toes into the waters of adaptive sports in a group setting. The sooner you get involved, the better. You don’t have a clue what you will accomplish in life.”

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How Common Is PTSD in Women?

Graphic representation of a woman's head with text describing PTSD symptoms in four circles

Trauma is common in women; five out of ten women experience a traumatic event. Women tend to experience different traumas than men. While both men and women report the same symptoms of PTSD (hyperarousal, reexperiencing, avoidance, and numbing), some symptoms are more common for women.

Depression After Brain Injury: What You Need to Know

Depression can sometimes be a double-whammy. While depressed, you don’t have the energy or confidence to do what you need to do to try to feel better. Here are a few strategies that people with post-TBI depression have suggested.

Changes in Behavior, Personality or Mood

Mood and behavior changes may appear after a concussion or mild TBI. You or your loved one may not understand why this is happening or know what to do. Trying these tips may improve these feelings.