March is Brain Injury Awareness Month


Resources
 

Military Health System 
http://www.health.mil
 
Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE)
http://www.dcoe.health.mil/
 
DCoE Resources
http://www.dcoe.health.mil/Resources.aspx
 
Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC)
http://www.dvbic.org/  
 
Army Behavioral Health
www.behavioralhealth.army.mil
 
Force Health Protection and Readiness
https://fhp.osd.mil/
 
DoD Mental Health Self Assessment Program
http://www.pdhealth.mil/mhsa.asp
 
Healthcare for Veterans
http://www1.va.gov/health/
 
TRICARE Military Healthcare
http://www.tricare.mil/
 
After-deployment concerns
www.afterdeployment.org/
  
 
Outreach Materials

The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Quick Facts (3 versions available) 
  
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Events
 
Congressional Brain Injury Awareness Event
March 25, 2009 
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM     
Brain Injury Awareness Fair
First Floor Foyer of the Rayburn House Office Building
 
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM       
Briefing: “Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: From the Football Field to the Battlefield”   
The Cannon Caucus Room – 345 Cannon House Office Building
 
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM       
Reception Celebrating Brain Injury Awareness Month
B-369 Rayburn House Office Building
 
News/Articles

Traumatic Brain Injury: The Basics

Military Looks to Dispel Myths, Advance Treatment for Brain Injuries

Most Soldiers With Brain Injury Heal, Medical Official Says

Brain Injury and Collaborative Efforts to Address It 
 
New Research Examines Concussion in Military 

New Navy Center Promotes Strength Through Mental Health 
 
General Does Part to Reduce Mental Health Stigma 
 
Web Site Helps Troops, Families Adjust After Deployments 
 
National Intrepid Center of Excellence for Traumatic Brain Injury To Be Built in Bethesda, MD 
 
Health System Site Helps Troops, Spouses Launch Medical Careers 
 
Defense Department Opens Psychological Health Center 
 
MHS Web Portal Expands Mental Health Tools for the Military Community 

 
Blogs 
 
DCoE Blog
http://www.dcoe.health.mil/Blog/

MHS Blog: Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - Brain Injury Awareness Month

MHS Blog: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - About Traumatic Brain Injuries
  

Video
 
DCoE Opens Outreach Center for PTSD and TBI 
 
BlogTalkRadio: Afterdeployment.org 

 
Podcasts 
 
Dot Mil Docs Episode 48: Traumatic Brain Injury and Suicide Prevention with DCOE's Brig. Gen. Loree K. Sutton
 
Dot Mil Docs Episode 43: Discussing AfterDeployment.org with Dr. Robert Ciulla 

 
Research and Publications
 
DCoE in Action- Jan/Feb 2009 
 
Courses for Civilian Providers 
 
Director of the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, Brigadier General Loree K. Sutton 
 
Health Affairs Policies and Guidelines- Traumatic Brain Injury 
 
Publications on Traumatic Brain Injury