BBC | Jul 28, 2022
Sport governing bodies have been called on to acknowledge that repetitive head impacts cause a degenerative brain disease after new research found a causal link between the two. The authors say they have found "conclusive evidence" that repetitive head impacts cause chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Arizona State University | Jul 28, 2022
New research led by scientists at Arizona State University has revealed some of the first detailed molecular clues associated with one of the leading causes of death and disability, a condition known as traumatic brain injury (TBI).
The New York Times | Jul 27, 2022
The singer-songwriter’s surprise return to the stage at the folk festival she first played in 1967 was an act of bravery, joy and reinterpretation.
The New York Times | Jul 20, 2022
Four Veterans Affairs clinicians, frustrated with existing treatments for addiction and PTSD, have turned to drugs the government still deems illegal.
Yahoo! News | Jul 18, 2022
With 308,000 average annual cases in the US, they say traumatic brain injury has become frequent among school-aged children participating in sports and playground activities that involve equipment such as football, basketball, and soccer.
ABC News | Jul 18, 2022
The lifeline has been in operation as a ten-digit number (1-800-273-TALK) since 2005 and that number will continue to route callers to 988.
KSAT / ABC | Jul 18, 2022
Friends, family can also use the hotline to request for someone to check on their loved ones. The new Crisis Line is “988.” The three-digit suicide hotline number does not replace the already existing lifeline, 1-800-273-8255, but makes it easier for people during emergencies.
NPR | Jul 15, 2022
NPR's Juana Summers talks with soccer great Briana Scurry about The Only, a new Paramount+ documentary about her stardom and struggles after the U.S. Women's Soccer's historic 1999 World Cup win. -- Learn more about Briana Scurry here.
People | Jul 15, 2022
Marvin Frink, who left the military with injuries to his body and mind, has discovered unexpected joy in cattle farming and helping other struggling vets
Yahoo! News | Jul 13, 2022
Christopher Deery, the Veteran Services Director for Cass County, North Dakota, shared his personal struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder and highlighted the importance of seeking mental health treatment.
Today | Jul 13, 2022
Alex Dayle was 16-years-old when he suffered a brain bleed after getting hit in the head with a baseball, but he’s not letting the scary incident turn him away from the sport he loves.
CBS News | Jul 13, 2022
For the first time Colorado prosecutors have convinced a jury and judge that some forms of emotional abuse can result in physical trauma to a human brain.
KSAT / ABC | Jul 12, 2022
Mission Roll Call organization uses veteran feedback to fight for their access to care on Capitol Hill. Coming off of National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, a San Antonio Marine Corp veteran has spent time sharing his story with others in need.
KSL / NBC | Jul 12, 2022
Concussions are a traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body. Those hits can damage the brain tissue and change how it functions. Depending on the severity of the injury, they can also be life-altering. For the best chance of recovery, the brain needs plenty of rest.
U.S. News & World Report | Jul 12, 2022
A well-fitting bike helmet significantly reduces the odds of serious head injury or death due to a bicycle, scooter or skateboard accident, experts say.
The Guardian | Jul 12, 2022
He was a rising star in the Democratic party and ‘sorta ran for president’ but, as he recounts in his new book, haunted by his experiences in Afghanistan.
CBS News | Jul 12, 2022
Richard and Lindsay Puente launched Cast and Hook Fishing last summer. The nonprofit aims to offer people like them an outlet: a healthy way to cope with their service, and what's going on in their life.
The Washington Post | Jul 11, 2022
An elected prosecutor in central Virginia said Sunday that a traumatic brain injury resulting from a fall earlier this year led her to step down temporarily from her job.
PBS NewsHour | Jul 11, 2022
Afghan war veteran Jason Kander was once a rising star in the Democratic Party until post-traumatic stress changed the direction of his life, which he explores in his new memoir, “Invisible Storm: A Soldier’s Memoir of Politics and PTSD.” Kander, who is now president of national expansion with the Veterans Community Project, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. -- For information on treatments for PTSD visit The Treatment Hub.
The Guardian | Jul 11, 2022
The American soccer trailblazer’s new memoir touches on her World Cup glory and the darker spaces between, like pawning her Olympic gold medals while laid up for years after a concussion
New York Times Magazine | Jul 5, 2022
After my partner was brutally beaten on the street, I became one of the many thousands of Americans caring for someone with post-traumatic stress disorder — and our relationship changed forever.
KALB / NBC | Jun 30, 2022
Independence Day celebrations that include fireworks can be a difficult time.
The Conversation | Jun 30, 2022
When you think of the most hard-hitting, high-risk sports, girls’ youth rugby probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, in Canada and the United Kingdom, the sport is emerging as having one of the highest concussion rates across all youth sports. Reconsidering the rules of the game may help prevent concussions and other injuries.
WALB / NBC | Jun 30, 2022
Since 2001, over 100,000 veterans have died by suicide. Kairi Sariah wants to change that. She knows firsthand what suicide is like for veterans. -- For more on virtual reality as treatment for PTSD, visit The Treatment Hub.
NBC News | Jun 30, 2022
The Brandon Act, which not only allows service members to confidentially seek help for mental health, but also expedites their evaluations, was passed 6 months ago.
