Tag Archives: Post Traumatic Stress
Aging and long-term emotional distress after traumatic brain injury
In the early days after a traumatic brain injury, when symptoms are most acute and much time is devoted to recovery and rehabilitation, survivors often do not realize the full extent of their limitations. Self-awareness is often limited in the
Trauma patients admitted to ICU at greater risk of developing PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after experiencing a traumatic event and may lead to poor recovery and psychological difficulties. Studies over the past few years have shown that admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) is associated with the
BIAA Representatives Attend Trauma Spectrum Disorders Conference
Multiple BIAA representatives attended this week a scientific conference titled, “Trauma Spectrum Disorders: The Role of Gender, Race & Other Socioeconomic Factors.”
Congress Passes TBI Act Reauthorization
Congress passed legislation to reauthorize the Traumatic Brain Injury Act this week! The bill is now ready to be sent on to the President for his signature into law. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed S. 793 – the
Additional Veterans Health Care Funding Released
President Bush this week approved $3.7 billion in emergency funding for veterans health care which was deemed “contingency” spending in the fiscal 2008 omnibus appropriations bill passed in December. This represents another significant step to improve health care for returning
Bulletin Board — Support Groups
Web Posted: 05/07/2006 12:00 AM CDT San Antonio Express-News Phone numbers are in area code 210 unless otherwise indicated.) ALCOHOL and DRUG ABUSE Alcoholics Anonymous 24-hour phone line and meeting guide. 828-6235. Narconon Arrowhead non-profit organization dedicated to treating drug
Support groups
Monday, May 08, 2006 HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS Alabama Head Injury Foundation For people with traumatic brain injuries and their families and friends. AHIF Small Places, United Way Building, 3600 Eighth Ave. South, 6:30 p.m., third Thursdays. ALS Strength and Courage
Portsmouth woman indicted on murder charge in toddler’s death
Name : JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE, The Virginian-Pilot PORTSMOUTH – A woman has been accused of murdering a 2-year-old boy she was caring for in October, when he suffered injuries that doctors suspected show abuse.
Ordinary day changed lives forever
Family comes back from the brink after crash. If anyone deserves a break, it is 2-year-old Abigail Graybill and her family.
Brain injury unit to expand
WILLISTOWN — Lisa Yaffe was riding a bicycle near Dartmouth College, where she was attending school, when she was struck by a vehicle traveling 55 mph.
