Frequently asked questions about the Warfighter Brain Health Initiative

The Defense Department released requirements meant to help manage the risks to brain health from blast overpressure, which can be generated by weapons systems such as howitzers, mortars and shoulder-mounted weapons. The policy memorandum, signed by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks, aligns squarely with the department's warfighter brain health ...

How treatable is concussion? TBICoE's Clinical Affairs Section Chief, Dr. Stephanie Maxfield-Panker, explains. Although most patients with mild TBI recover with little to no intervention, sometimes symptoms of concussion last beyond the first three months after injury. To learn more, visit health.mil/TBIProviders.

Deputy Secretary of Defense: “The health and wellbeing of our Service members and civilian personnel are crucial to maintaining the U.S. military's status as the most capable and ready fighting force in the world.”

The Warfighter Brain Health for Leaders Training video is an essential resource for enhancing the Department of Defense's Warfighter Brain Health Initiative. It empowers military leaders with strategies for preventing, protecting against, and managing brain injuries. Additionally, the video enhances leaders' abilities to assess and recognize symptoms ...

A cartridge for a new whole blood rapid test for mild traumatic brain injury was cleared for use by the Food and Drug Administration.

Uniformed Services University experts discuss brain health and mental health challenges for Ukrainian service members.

Red Arrow soldiers from the 1-120th Field Artillery Battalion and 1-105th Cavalry Squadron were visited by a team of civilian researchers and Wisconsin National Guard surgeons on April 9, 2024, during their training at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, to discuss a study to measure blast exposure and evaluate associated effects among soldiers during routine ...