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CBC | Oct 29, 2021

Started by a veteran to treat his PTSD, Ataraxy Farm has become a safe haven for many

WENP / ABC | Oct 29, 2021

As more sports medicine research evolves, the underlying message continues to show that women are more prone to concussions compared to men.

BBC | Oct 29, 2021

For paramedic Ollie Springett, seeing a patient die in the back of his ambulance of respiratory issues was too much.

The Washington Post Magazine | Oct 29, 2021

Three years after a devastating wildfire, a California community faces another crisis: PTSD. Is what’s happening there a warning to the rest of us?

NPR | Oct 29, 2021

The humor writer Drew Magary was at a karaoke bar when his life changed in a flash: He collapsed and cracked his skull. By most accounts, the resulting traumatic brain injury should have been fatal, but he survived.

U.S. News & World Report | Oct 29, 2021

Women's symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may vary with their menstrual cycle, which could have implications for diagnosis and treatment, researchers say.

ABC Australia | Oct 26, 2021

In the aftermath of her trauma, Rhonda Abotomey uncovered new skills and capabilities.

We Are The Mighty | Oct 26, 2021

“Service Never Stops” is the message conveyed by a new advertising campaign launched by the Ad Council — a non-profit organization that merges creativity and social causes — and Brady, a foundation whose mission is to unite the American people against gun violence.

KXXV / ABC | Oct 26, 2021

Annette Whittenberger decided to start a blog about her battle with abuse, rape, and trauma while transitioning out of the Army after 17 years of service.

WLTX / CBS | Oct 25, 2021

The Big Red Barn Retreat in Blythewood offers a program for warriors, by warriors, that aims to help people overcome PTSD.

NBC News | Oct 25, 2021

Even younger patients were affected by cognitive impairment and difficulty storing new memories.

KNBC Los Angeles | Oct 22, 2021

For the medical team at Cedars Sinai and later at Children’s Hospital LA, where she underwent rehabilitation, the goal was not only to keep Lalia alive, but also to ensure she could remain as athletic and active as she’s always been.

Stars and Stripes | Oct 22, 2021

The agreement is pending approval by the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. It orders the Navy Discharge Review Board to reconsider cases in which the board denied upgrades despite evidence that veterans were struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury or military sexual trauma when they separated from the military.

Huff Post | Oct 22, 2021

It's no secret COVID has caused prolonged extreme stress. Here's how the effects of that may be showing up in your life right now.

WPTV / NBC | Oct 21, 2021

In this country, one veteran every 65 minutes dies by suicide. And on the Treasure Coast, a man is working to let those at risk know they are not alone and help is out there.

Medical Xpress | Oct 21, 2021

Using neuroimaging techniques and electroencephalography (EEG), Kessler Foundation researchers compared the neural correlates of balance in individuals with traumatic brain injury and matched controls.

The New York Times | Oct 21, 2021

The revised agreement eliminates race as a consideration in evaluating dementia claims by former players.

WKRG / CBS | Oct 20, 2021

They’re experiencing trauma in the here and now, but when this is all over, there’s gonna be a majority of healthcare professionals that are gonna experience some form of PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

MPR News / NPR | Oct 20, 2021

After reconnecting with other nurses, they shared that they're not sure that they're able to work in the hospital any longer. One said she returned to Tennessee after her assignment and was diagnosed with PTSD.

U.S. News & World Report | Oct 20, 2021

The NFL is set to propose changes to the $1 billion concussion settlement after an outcry over test score adjustments known as “race-norming."

NPR | Oct 19, 2021

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro humorist and novelist Drew Magary about his new book, "The Night The Lights Went Out," about his harrowing recovery from a brain injury.

WBNS / CBS | Oct 19, 2021

Research to discover how brain injuries affect survivors of domestic violence is ongoing.

The New York Times | Oct 19, 2021

Jonathan Martin faced bullying in his N.F.L. locker room and depression. He will donate his brain to C.T.E. research to determine if head trauma contributed to his mental health woes.

Psychology Today | Oct 18, 2021

Officers who deal with human trauma might not recognize its toll till too late.

The Wall Street Journal | Oct 18, 2021

Nearly half of all traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are caused by falls. The recommended movements can be performed at home and incorporated into your daily routine.