About this online course, what you will learn, and the five guiding principles for treating the symptoms or co-occurring conditions that may accompany brain injury and post-traumatic stress.
Sleep problems are among the most common symptoms that can accompany service-related concussion. Learn how to identify and treat sleep problems associtated with TBI and PTSD.
Chronic pain is the most common presenting symptom for long-lasting effects of a service-related concussion. Learn about pain diagnosis, treatment and the three stages of pain recovery.
In the military population, concussion frequently co-occurs with PTS (post-traumatic stress). So when evaluating a patient for concussion, consider the possibility that your patient may have PTS, or PTS and concussion.
Attention, focus, and memory are closely related. Sometimes a service member may function well in some areas but may have surprising gaps in his abilities.
Returning service members have a higher rate of alcohol and substance use than Americans of the same age who have not seen combat. One of the contributing factors may be self-medication for brain injury and/or post-traumatic stress.