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Privately funded TBI treatment center opens at Bethesda
When the National Intrepid Center of Excellence opened its doors here last week, the sense of hope in reversing the rising tide of brain injuries and psychological illness in service members was palpable. From its warm design and family-friendly amenities to its best-in-the-world diagnostic and assessment equipment, the center boasts the convergence of art and science that officials hope will become the new normal in researching, diagnosing and treating traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. As … Read entire article »
Combatting Stress in Iraq
In order to be successful in their missions, Soldiers deployed throughout Iraq deal with combat stress daily whether they perform their duties inside or outside the wire. The 1835th Medical Detachment (Combat Stress Control) helps Soldiers find positive ways to cope with that combat stress and reduce incidence of suicide through their work at the Patriot Clinic here. Maj. Larissa G. Coon, Patriot Clinic occupational therapist officer describes combat stress as “dealing with one of the top … Read entire article »
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America’s Heroes at Work
After being medically retired from the Army last year as a result of mental wounds he suffered in Iraq, Michael Bradley faced a daunting challenge that would later prove pivotal in his recovery: holding down a job in the civilian world. But a new education campaign, America’s Heroes at Work, aims to make employment a less intimidating transition by teaching bosses and managers how to accommodate workers like Bradley — a pool of productive, capable employees who are afflicted with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury. Bradley, who today joined officials from the departments of Labor and Defense and industry representatives at a news conference to kick off the new program, shared his story with American Forces Press Service. With six years under his belt as an active-duty medic, Bradley’s move back … Read entire article »
Purple Heart for PTSD?
With growing recognition of the toll post-traumatic stress disorder has taken on U.S. forces, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said the Defense Department may consider awarding Purple Heart medals to combat veterans afflicted with it. “It’s an interesting idea,†Gates said when asked about the concept during a May 2 media availability at Red River Army Depot, Texas. “I think it is clearly something that needs to be looked at.†Gates’ comment followed his visit the previous day to Fort Bliss, Texas, where he toured the post’s Recovery and Resilience Center, which is using a holistic approach to treating troops with PTSD. John E. Fortunato, who conceived of and runs the center, told reporters that awarding the Purple Heart to PTSD sufferers would go a long way toward chipping away at … Read entire article »
Helping Soldiers Cope With PTSD
CJTF-82 Written by Army Pfc. Daniel M. Rangel 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Thousands of Servicemembers are returning home this spring. As they return to their regular lives, reintegration with their friends and loved ones can be a challenge; especially for those suffering from symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. “PTSD can occur after any kind of trauma,†said Air Force Dr. (Maj.) Kellie Griffith, Task Force MED psychiatrist at the Combat and Operational Stress Control Clinic here. The three primary symptoms of PTSD are: re-experiencing, where one relives a traumatic event through nightmares, flashbacks or intrusive images; hyper-vigilance, which includes irritability and jumpiness; and avoidance, not wanting to think about the trauma again and doing anything to avoid it, Griffith said. Another common symptom is what’s called sense of a … Read entire article »
Frontline of Assessing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
DVIDS By Sgt. Jasmine Chopra 302nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment The sound is thunderous as the earth explodes, emitting fragments of shrapnel at high velocity. A firestorm erupts. Black smoke fills the vehicle. The improvised explosive device is the main killer and most common threat facing Soldiers in Iraq. Recent implementation of better protective equipment and the latest in explosives-mitigating vehicles results in troops surviving blasts they might have died from in past wars. Yet IED blasts remain one of the most terrifying experiences for Soldiers. Even those emerging with seemingly minor injuries could be at risk for what is being called the war’s”signature injury”: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, said Air Force Lt. Col. Barbara Severson-Olson, a licensed clinical social worker at the mental health clinic, and part of the 332nd Expeditionary Aerospace Medicine Squadron. With … Read entire article »
PTSD, Mild TBI Chain Teaching Begins at Pentagon
Army News Service BY J.D. Leipold WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Aug. 1, 2007) – The Army launched its Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and mild Traumatic Brain Injury chain-teaching program at the Pentagon last week by training flag officers and Army senior executive service civilians how to recognize and help distressed Soldiers who may or may not recognize their unseen injuries. Announced by the Army July 18, the PTSD and mild TBI program is mandatory for all active-duty and reserve-component Soldiers, from the highest to lowest levels in the chain of command. More than one million Soldiers are expected to receive the same training as the senior leaders within 90 days. Lt. Gen. James L. Campbell, director of the Army Staff, opened the training by telling his peers that the biggest teaching point he wanted … Read entire article »
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