Mental Health and Brain Health

From Haida Gwaii to Ottawa, UVic prof advocates brain injury research

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“I never in my whole life would have imagined being part of a process of informing brain injury policy development in Canada,” says Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, professor of psychology and director of the CORTEX Lab at the University of Victoria (UVic).

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Mental Health and Brain Health

DVIDS – News – WRAIR-West begins recruitment for study of repetitive mild traumatic brain injury

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WRAIR-West has launched two behavioral health studies focused on repetitive mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) and occupation-related repetitive exposure to tier-1 weapons, marking a significant step toward strengthening resilience and performance in operational settings.

These efforts are part of

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Mental Health and Brain Health

B.C. opens new units in promised expansion of involuntary care for mental health, addictions, brain injury

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British Columbia’s premier says the ongoing toxic drug crisis in the province has led to a cohort of people with serious brain injuries who are too deep in their addiction and mental-health crisis to ask for help.

“And so, what

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