New PSA launches in an effort to prevent veteran suicide

KXAN / NBC

Don't Wait, Reach Out -- “It is meant to help military veterans get the help they need by offering resources before a crisis to avoid a crisis,” said Dr. Matthew Miller, Air Force veteran and National Director of Suicide Prevention at the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs.  

Posted on BrainLine November 11, 2021.

Concussions require more time for recovery than previously thought, DOD-funded study finds

Stars and Stripes

A University of Michigan study of concussions in military cadets and college athletes found that recovery can take up to 28 days, twice what has been considered normal.

Posted on BrainLine November 11, 2021.

Researchers find possible breakthrough in treating traumatic brain injuries

KGO-TV / ABC

In her lab at San Francisco's Gladstone Institutes, researcher Jeanne Paz, Ph.D., studies the circuits that relay messages in the brain, trying to understand how they change after a traumatic brain injury, also known as TBI.

Posted on BrainLine November 10, 2021.

Wellness Design Brings Home Benefits To Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injuries

Forbes

There are treatments available for both TBIs and PTSD, and some involve adding wellness design features to the vet’s home to help manage the physical and psychological challenges. These make it safer, more functional and comfortable to use during and after recovery.

Posted on BrainLine November 10, 2021.

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