Tag: Traumatic Brain Injury
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A flawed system: How Army Special Forces mental health care is failing elite soldiers
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Numerous combat deployments, a cultural reluctance to seek help, and a structure that allows commanders to pressure mental health professionals led to mental health care failings within U.S. Army Special Forces, according to an expert and advocate of the troops. Retired Special Forces Sgt. 1st Class Greg Walker, who also advocated for the care of…
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Fundraising campaign for 4-year-old Arvada abuse victim successful
Christmas came early for a 4-year-old Arvada child abuse victim whose family used donations from strangers to buy a therapy dog Tuesday to aid in the youngster’s recovery. Hugh suffered traumatic brain injuries after being physically abused by a babysitter in 2019. She was sentenced to 21 years in prison earlier this year. He’s endured…