What to say to someone who is grieving: 6 tips on showing up for someone in mourning

PBS NewsHour

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.

Posted on BrainLine May 20, 2022.

My son took his own life. This is what it's like to lose someone you love to veteran suicide

Today

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.

 

Posted on BrainLine May 20, 2022.

Head Cases: Horned Animals Damage Their Brains By Head-Butting Each Other, Say Scientists

Newsweek

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.

Posted on BrainLine May 20, 2022.

Female veterans face mental health struggles: I never really spoke about those inner demons that eat at you

CBS News

"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."

Posted on BrainLine May 19, 2022.

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