Domestic violence survivors are the hidden victims of brain injury, and COVID has made it worse

ABC Australia

Now experts fear people who did not seek help for domestic violence last year, during COVID-19, may be living with unknown brain trauma, which can have devastating long-term health consequences if untreated.

Posted on BrainLine March 30, 2021.

George Floyds death was traumatizing for Black teens in Minneapolis, who fear the trial will be just as painful

USA Today

When Black teenagers talk about how George Floyd’s death affected them, many use the same word: trauma.

Posted on BrainLine March 30, 2021.

Her military career cut short inspires advocacy and nonprofit addressing epidemic facing veterans and first responders

Military Times

Kimberly DeFiori shares the trauma she experienced in Afghanistan so that other veterans and first responders aren’t afraid to ask for help.

Posted on BrainLine March 30, 2021.

VA develops a new program for helping veterans recover from traumatic brain injury

Federal News Network

Medical practitioners at the Veterans Health Administration’s Center of Excellence in Palo Alto are acting on the idea that encouraging veterans to share their stories can help. They’ve teamed with the non-profit TeachAids to develop a project called the Crash Course Concussion Story Wall. 

Posted on BrainLine March 26, 2021.

Wounded Warrior Project joins partnership to help enlist people for traumatic brain injury research

WOKV

The Wounded Warrior Project is addressing potential long-term effects of traumatic brain injury by collaborating with the Concussion Legacy Foundation to help enlist people to enroll in brain research.

Posted on BrainLine March 26, 2021.

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