Friday, March 11, 2011

I heard a story this morning on the radio about TBI and Community College. Coastal Carolina Community College, near camp Lejeune, held an event to encourage students with TBI to get help. According to one University official, many of those injured, returning soldiers, are reluctant to seek help or assistance as students at the college. I thought this story was interesting on a couple of levels. First, the results of TBI can be subtle. Some people may just need extra time on a test or help from a note taker. Second, like so many things in mental health, there seems to be a stigma attached to TBI. At least, there is in the mind of those who suffer a reluctance to seek help.

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  1. I wonder if this current push to award Purple Hearts to soldiers who suffered concussions in combat will help alleviate the stigma of TBIs, especially those suffering from subtle symptoms. If the military starts recognizing the effects of TBIs as medal worthy, perhaps the soldiers would feel more inclined to get the help they need for school.


    (http://www.latimes.com/health/fl-nbcol-purple-heart-brochu-0318-20110318,0,7442261.column)

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