People usually have good intentions when they try to console someone who is grieving. But getting the words exactly right is hard, and sometimes the wrong language can even add hurt to an already aching heart.

In the past year, 10 sailors died aboard the U.S.S. George Washington, which currently is located in Newport News. At least five of those deaths are thought to be suicides.

PTSD and bipolar disorder have several overlapping symptoms and many people have both. Here’s how to tell the difference.

Anne Black lost her son, U.S. Army Major Greg Black, in March 2022. He had suffered from a traumatic brain injury and severe PTSD from injuries sustained in military service.

Scientists have found that horned animals like muskox or bighorn sheep that head-butt each other do not escape unharmed and can end up with concussion and other serious head traumas. The results may help researchers understand and reduce traumatic brain injuries in humans.

A new finding on star-shaped cells called astrocytes, which support neurons and are crucial in injury response and recovery, could lead to future treatments for conditions such as Alzheimer's and schizophrenia.

"The hardest part for me was seeking mental health treatment the first time," retired Army Major Sharjuan Burgos told CBS News. "Sometimes making that first step into a facility or even just seeking treatment is the hardest thing you'll ever do."

Hate crimes, experts say, shatter trust and can fuel collective anxiety, stress, depression, hopelessness and post-traumatic stress.

Recovery requires an individualized approach, experts say.

Why it’s critical to restore reading comprehension after brain injury.