Domestic violence often leaves outward signs of abuse: bruises, black eyes, or broken bones. But, there’s often an invisible toll as well: traumatic brain injuries.

Within six weeks of Samuel Paske learning his mother had been diagnosed with an aggressive and rare form of blood cancer, she was gone. The recurring vision of his mother in hospital was playing "on a loop" in his head.

So, his psychologist asked him to recall that vision in detail.

"He said, 'Just keep on talking, keep on picturing that image in your head. I'm going to hold my finger up in front of you and then I want you to, as you continue talking to me and as you continue to hold that image in your head, follow my finger.'"

Paske was undergoing an initial session of eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. A treatment he says had an immediate impact.

Linda Pitcher was so self-conscious after cancer surgery that removed part of her nose, she wouldn’t even answer the front door. Now, at 61, she’s a successful artist showing her work in public.

One veteran's story of his journey through PTSD treatment.

The misunderstood story of Phineas Gage shows that we need a new way of understanding the experiences of brain injury survivors

In honor of PTSD awareness month, let's explore new info and dispel a few myths.

In March 2024, 60 Minutes was invited to join nine veterans who traveled to the west coast of Mexico for a psychedelic journey they hoped would finally help ease their pain.

They came to Mexico from all over the United States, a group of nine veterans — with invisible wounds that are hard to heal.

Candace Gantt, 65, struggled to find resources to help her recover from a 2005 brain injury. This inspired the experienced athlete to start the Mind Your Brain Foundation.

For years, people have flown to clinics in Mexico to take ibogaine, the extract of an ancient African shrub that induces mind-bending hallucinations. Under medical supervision, patients undergo psychedelic trips that can last more than a dozen hours in hopes of alleviating their struggles with addiction or brain trauma. Ibogaine is illegal in the United States, but Texas is on the verge of spending up to $50 million to jumpstart clinical trials.

Service dogs serve many purposes, including helping veterans navigate post-traumatic stress disorder. In the small community of Kimberley in B.C.’s East Kootenay, these four-legged life-savers are being recognized through a monument in the city’s downtown. CBC News' Corey Bullock was at the unveiling.