Even after troops leave Afghanistan, Iraq, resulting brain injury research continuing for VHA

Federal News Network

As the United States draws troops from Afghanistan and Iraq, a source of injury and death will cease. But research by the Veterans Health Administration will continue. The chief of neuropathology at the VA Boston Healthcare System, Dr. Ann McKee returned to Federal Drive with Tom Temin for an update.

Posted on BrainLine August 6, 2021.

It was almost me: Army vet is raising awareness about suicide by walking 1,800 miles

WJLA / ABC

A United States Army veteran, Greg Washington, is making his way through the District this week on his daring journey to walk thousands of miles across the United States to raise awareness to veteran suicide, PTSD and those who've died in combat.

Posted on BrainLine August 5, 2021.

Post traumatic stress disorder from traumatic events can last for years

KTBS / ABC

Traumatic events affect people in different ways. Sometimes they simply become a memory of something that happened. But other times, a traumatic event can leave lasting scars and affect a person’s daily life. -- For information on treatments for PTSD visit The Treatment Hub.

Posted on BrainLine August 5, 2021.

Virginia man seeks military-themed limericks to raise money for veterans with PTSD

Stars and Stripes

A self-described “Army brat” in Virginia is collecting military-themed limericks to raise money for a charity that helps veterans overcome post-traumatic stress disorder through music.

Posted on BrainLine August 5, 2021.

PTSD and no emotional support: Teacher and nurse both worry about COVID as LAUSD reopens soon

KCRW / NPR

LAUSD will restart in-person instruction in less than two weeks. Aviva Alvarez-Zakson, a world history and ethnic studies teacher at LAUSD’s Hamilton High, is anxious about going back to the job.

Posted on BrainLine August 4, 2021.

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