Nearly 2 million adults are estimated to have shown symptoms of PTSD during Hong Kong protests, study finds

CNN Health

Almost 2 million people in Hong Kong – about a third of its adult population – are estimated to have experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during months of social unrest in the city, according to research published Friday in The Lancet medical journal.

Posted on BrainLine January 10, 2020.

Brain-injured warfighters face elevated long-term mental health risks, study finds

Stars and Stripes

Service members who suffered moderate to severe traumatic brain injury in combat have significantly higher incidence of mental health disorders in following years as compared to warfighters who sustained other traumatic injuries, a study found.

Posted on BrainLine January 9, 2020.

Soldiers Aren’t The Only Ones Who Get PTSD. Here’s How It’s Affected My Life.

HuffPost

These flashbacks are like unprompted, extremely vivid memories that I can’t help but watch on repeat. They also take me back to how I felt in that moment ― the shaking legs, accelerated heartbeat and the overwhelming feeling that I am not safe. 

Posted on BrainLine January 6, 2020.

Tips for Tackling the Holidays With a Traumatic Brain Injury

The Mighty

The holiday season is a busy time and can be overwhelming even when you are not managing a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or other debilitating illness. During the first year of my recovery from my TBI, I absolutely dreaded the holidays. Here are some tips for easing your way through the holidays with a TBI:

Posted on BrainLine December 16, 2019.

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