The New York Times | Feb 12, 2021
The impeachment trial of former President Donald J. Trump has heightened attention on the rioters’ attacks on officers, some of which resulted in serious damage.
Psychology Today | Feb 12, 2021
How concussion detrimentally impacts the processing capacity of the brain.
Verywell Health | Feb 12, 2021
Researchers in Canada focused on identifying the relationships between four factors in mid-age and older adults: ethnicity, immigration status, PTSD, and nutrition.
BBC | Feb 9, 2021
People with breathing problems related to Covid-19 who receive no medical help could still suffer from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, a study suggests.
Verywell Health | Feb 8, 2021
Many people may be going through life experiencing concussion-like symptoms—like headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating—without ever suffering an injury.
The Guardian | Feb 8, 2021
While football and rugby make adjustments, clashes of heads continue in Japan’s national sport
ABC News | Feb 5, 2021
The commissioner responded to a story reported by ABC News this week.
ABC News | Feb 4, 2021
Data suggests race-based adjustments could have significant impact on payouts.
U.S. News & World Report | Feb 3, 2021
College football players suffer more concussions and head hits in practice than they do actually playing the game, a new study suggests.
Military Times | Feb 2, 2021
The series will be made up of six podcasts, which will be released every Monday and Thursday during Black History Month. (Veterans Counseling Veterans)
Smithsonian Magazine | Feb 2, 2021
Emerging research suggests that even mild hits to the head may damage tiny lymphatic vessels that clear toxic chemicals and cellular debris from the brain
Military Times | Jan 29, 2021
The Army recently gained approval for a rapid blood test for traumatic brain injury that can be used on the battlefield.
Medical Xpress | Jan 29, 2021
Trauma-focused psychotherapy is widely considered the best available treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, the ways in which this method affects the brain to promote recovery from PTSD are not well understood.
Military Families Magazine | Jan 27, 2021
The Department of Defense recently launched a new text message service, called My MilLife Guide, to help boost overall wellness in the military community and combat the stressors caused by COVID-19.
The program is only available until Feb. 12, 2021.
Newsweek | Jan 27, 2021
Decades after the world saw the death and destruction caused by the Nazi regime, it's grappling with a different crisis and Eger, a psychiatrist and expert in PTSD, expects the trauma of the pandemic to stay with frontline workers.
Military.com | Jan 27, 2021
"In my opinion, the biggest problem is the stigma associated with PTSD," Dailey said. "Most people are unfamiliar with the causes and symptoms of post-traumatic stress and are unaware that PTSD is a treatable disorder. Studies have shown that employers feel that accommodating employees with PTSD requires more effort."
PBS Food | Jan 26, 2021
Once a member of the New York Port Authority Police, Eddie McNamara worked in rescue and recovery during 9-11 and has since struggled with PTSD. Now a chef, Eddie shares the story of how cooking has been instrumental in getting on the road to recovery.
CBC | Jan 25, 2021
Scientists used raw eggs to simulate the damaging effects on the brain from strikes to the head, with surprising results.
USA Today | Jan 22, 2021
Concussion substitutes will be trialled in the Premier League in response to mounting concern over head injuries, clubs agreed Wednesday.
NPR | Jan 20, 2021
Many patients hospitalized for COVID-19 are discharged with symptoms associated with a brain injury. For many affected patients, brain function improves as they recover. But some are likely to face long-term disability.
Forbes | Jan 20, 2021
When it comes to combat sports, one thing is certain. Fighters are taking a risk every time they compete. Whether it’s a boxing ring or the UFC Octagon, fighters know they’re going to get hit in the head.
The Conversation | Jan 19, 2021
A new study has measured the impact of working during the pandemic on NHS workers’ mental health. It found almost half of critical care staff met thresholds for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety or problem drinking.
Medical Xpress | Jan 19, 2021
Scientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute for Research have shown that microRNA biomarkers related to Alzheimer's disease play a role in brain damage caused by traumatic brain injury.
Yahoo! Sports | Jan 14, 2021
Nickelodeon aired a kid-friendly NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the New Orleans Saints on Jan. 10, 2020.
The Conversation | Jan 14, 2021
Nurses have been putting themselves in harm’s way every day since the pandemic began. But as coronavirus spreads rapidly in the UK, it has become clear that those in intensive care units are now under more pressure than others.
