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Advocacy, news, and information for service members, veterans, and their families living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and/or post-traumatic stress (PTSD).

Joined June 2011
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🧟‍♀️ Brains!🧟‍♂️ You don't have to be a zombie to appreciate a good #brain. Learn about different types of #neuroimaging or brain scans used to see your brain: brainline.org/slideshow/brai… (IMG: "Happy Halloween from @BrainLine")
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[1/4] TODAY is #WorldMentalHealthDay, a day for global mental health awareness About HALF of individuals living with #TBI are affected by depression within the 1ST YEAR after injury and and nearly TWO-THIRDS are affected within 7 YEARS after injury RESOURCES⬇️
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay! PTSD expert @TamarRodney, PhD, shares why #MentalHealth is just as important as #PhysicalHealth: bit.ly/MentalPhysicalHealthB… If you are living with #BrainInjury or #PTSD visit BrainLine.org to learn about improving your mental health. #Hope
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"Exploring my own 'firsts,' though painful at times, are positive reminders that I’m also on my road to #recovery — alongside my amazing son, Steven." #Caregiver Norma Myers shares #SelfCare tips in, "Being a #Survivor of a Survivor: A Mom’s Firsts." brainline.org/story/being-su…
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Road Home treats veterans and service members struggling with the invisible wounds of #PTSD, #MST, and related conditions. Services are offered regardless of length of service or discharge status -- and at no cost to the #veteran. bit.ly/2Lxrivq #mentalhealth #activeduty
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"Our eldest daughter died unexpectedly... Suffice it to say, I am a wreck." #VeteranCaregiver and BrainLine.org Director Stacey Shade-Ware blogs about loss in: "#Grief and #Triggers – Talking About #Death with Friends and Strangers" #PTSD bit.ly/BLgrief
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Take a moment from your long week to Just #Breathe. Learn how our partner @LoveYourBrain heals those living with brain injury through meditation, yoga, and the simple act of breathing: brainline.org/just-breathe-l… #TBI #BrainInjury #JustBreathe #Meditation #InhaleExhale
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Brain injuries can affect your mental and physical functions. Learn more about why service members are at an increased risk of brain injuries on and off the battlefield. #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #TBI
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"If I fail tending to the matters of my heart — like my perennial garden — I won’t experience healthy, emotional, or spiritual blooming!" #Caregiver Norma Myers shares how she balances all of her "to-dos" with #Mindfulness. brainline.org/story/turning-… #MindfulLiving #Mindset
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It's National K9 Veterans Day. The U.S. Army K9 Corps was founded on March 13, 1942, when dogs were trained to be sentries for supply depots.
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@BrainLine wishes you and yours a gentle holiday season. #happyholidays #gentleholidays #PTSD #braininjury
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Today we honor the brave souls who defended our country on December 7, 1941. We remember all who served aboard the USS Arizona and in Pearl Harbor 81 years ago. We will never forget their sacrifice and service. #PearlHarborDay
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Check out the new electronic Caregiver Resource Directory! This all-inclusive directory is designed to easily connect military caregivers with support groups, resources, and tools they need! Explore the new e-CRD at nrd.gov/misc/crdDownload #WarriorCareMonth
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BrainLine Military retweeted
Happy Halloween Have a spooktacular day! #HappyHalloween #Halloween
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To our currently deployed US servicemembers, we salute you. #thankyou #military #deployed
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Interacting with others after experiencing a traumatic event may be challenging because they may not fully understand what you’ve been through. Here are a few quick tips from @WWP to help #veterans reconnect with friends and loved ones.
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