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Article: What is traumatic brain injury? How is it connected to post-traumatic stress disorder? Learning the facts and increasing understanding about traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and learning more about current research and available treatment can often be one of the first steps in seeking help for recovery.(TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY: PART ONE)(Report)
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- The Exceptional Parent
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- May 1, 2008
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In the coming months, EP will explore the subject of traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustained by military personnel in the line of duty and will highlight the conditions that may result from TBI, such as depression and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD).
The Marine's narrative above illustrates three specific wartime injuries: (1) traumatic brain injury (TBI) as well as neuropsychiatric sequelae (simply put, physical and mental health conditions that may be a result of the TBI), including (2) posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and, (3) depression due to blast exposure.
Research Into TBI and PTSD
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Article: HELP FOR VETERANS WITH PTSD
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
February 27, 2008 ;
700+ words
... ... active duty. Often, however, PTSD symptoms do not appear until months ... diagnosis and treatment procedures for PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and other mental health disorders ... contractors responsible for rating PTSD disability compensation claims ...
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