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U.S. News & World Report | Mar 11, 2021

Sustaining just one head injury may up your chances of developing dementia decades later by 25%, and this risk increases with each subsequent head injury, new research suggests.

BBC | Mar 11, 2021

A military veteran suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder believes being paired with a support dog saved his life.

ABC News | Mar 10, 2021

The decision follows an ABC News investigation, featured on "Nightline" in February, into allegations of racial bias in the concussion settlement program.

BBC | Mar 10, 2021

Ex-servicemen and women with PTSD will be retrained and offered employment as horticulturalists.

The New York Times | Mar 10, 2021

The last time an Olympic teammate saw the often-troubled former hockey star, Pavelich seemed optimistic. Four days later he was dead. Now his sister wants to know if C.T.E. contributed to his difficulties and his death.

The Guardian | Mar 10, 2021

Women and girls face double the risk of concussion and developing brain injuries from playing sport, but the issue is largely being ignored, British MPs have been told.

BBC | Mar 9, 2021

A former Wales rugby player who had a seizure, sickness, and memory loss says female athletes should be heard in the discussions around sport head injuries.

HuffPost | Mar 9, 2021

Here's how to spot coronavirus-related post-traumatic stress disorder, plus advice on how to address it.

Military.com | Mar 8, 2021

Service dogs trained to support veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder can decrease the severity of their symptoms better than companion dogs classified as emotional support animals, according to the results of a long-awaited study by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

NBC News | Mar 8, 2021

Some veterans have spent years working to overcome their trauma. The Covid-19 crisis has thrust them back to their darkest days.

The Guardian | Mar 4, 2021

Legislation may follow if the findings of an imminent select committee hearing on concussion prove to be alarming

Stars and Stripes | Mar 4, 2021

Waltz, who is a former Green Beret and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, said he personally suffered from PTSD and traumatic brain injury and has seen the benefits of service dogs.

NBC News | Mar 4, 2021

The Navy Corpsman took action to help women suffering from mental illness and military trauma after struggling to find mental health resources herself.

Military.com | Mar 3, 2021

A lack of sleep can result in accidents; physical issues, including traumatic brain injury; mental health conditions; and poor performance, according to the report.

ESPN | Mar 3, 2021

The Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Committee will examine links between concussion and dementia and efforts to improve player welfare in professional sports, with the first session taking place on Mar. 9.

KUSA TV | Mar 2, 2021

Licensed clinical social worker Heather Hans looks at the signs of pandemic-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and shares tips for how to cope.

WRCB TV | Mar 2, 2021

Some key groups of people include mothers, caregivers, and teachers, as well as people who undergo traumas every day with the pandemic like healthcare workers and first responders.

The Guardian | Mar 2, 2021

Only two out of 393 people who took part in the survey showed no symptoms linked to PTSD

ADDitude Magazine | Mar 2, 2021

A growing body of research has documented a robust link between the two conditions, suggesting that individuals with ADHD are at elevated risk for PTSD — and vice versa.

Military Times | Mar 1, 2021

O’Brien spoke about the inspiration behind writing his final book, the perceived meaning of his life’s work, the trauma he’s endured, and his anticipation of confronting his own mortality.

Forbes | Mar 1, 2021

The Battle Brothers Foundation has received approval to launch an observational study on the use of medical cannabis to help combat PTSD in veterans.

Yahoo! Life | Mar 1, 2021

A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that more than 30 percent of COVID-19 survivors may develop PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)

NPR | Mar 1, 2021

CalFire Captain Matt Newberry has been fighting fire for more than two decades, but he and his crew hit a wall last year. Climate change is increasing the frequency, intensity, and range of wildfires, putting psychological strain on those tasked with trying to contain them.

CBS News | Mar 1, 2021

New studies show that nearly half may have mental health issues including anxiety, depression, insomnia, and PTSD.

Army Times | Mar 1, 2021

Army-funded research shows possible Alzheimer's link with blast exposure, even without a brain injury diagnosis.