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1 1 Uncovering the Science of Healing: Trauma, Stress and Pain June 24, 2014 American Legion “Advancing Care and Treatment for Veterans with TBI and PTSD" Kevin Berry, MD Vice President, Military Medical Research

2 2 Disclaimer The views, opinions and/or findings contained in this report are those of the author(s) and should not be construed as an official position, policy or decision of the Department of the Army, Defense Department or U.S. government. In the conduct of research where humans are the subjects, the investigator(s) adhered to the policies regarding the protection of human subjects as prescribed by Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 45, Volume 1, Part 46; Title 32, Chapter 1, Part 219; and Title 21, Chapter 1, Part 50 (Protection of Human Subjects).

3 3 Samueli Institute Uncovers the Science of Healing THROUGHFORTO Improve Performance Reduce Chronic Symptoms Enhance Wellness RESEARCH INNOVATION EDUCATION INDIVIDUALS WARFIGHTERS SYSTEMS

4 4 Service Members and Families are Suffering

5 5 The Cost of the “Cure” to this Suffering

6 6 Solutions are at Hand Mind-Body skills for stress and cognitive function Nutrition for brain health, depression and suicide Acupuncture for pain, energy balance and sleep quality Integrated approaches “Family and Team Care”

7 7 Trauma Spectrum Response Relaxation Response to decrease effects of stress and trauma Integrative Care for PTSD RESEARCH INNOVATION EDUCATION Headache Substance Abuse Chronic Pain Somatic Function Cognitive Function Emotional Function TRAUMA SPECTRUM RESPONSE

8 8 Yoga Nidra for PTSD Guided imagery for sexual trauma Chiropractic Care for low back pain Bringing Self-Care to Health Care RESEARCH INNOVATION EDUCATION Tai Chi at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital

9 9 Nationwide Battlefield Acupuncture trainings Acupuncture for TBI headaches Drugless, no-stigma Evidence Points to Acupuncture RESEARCH INNOVATION EDUCATION

10 10 Personal Leadership in Self-Care intention movement sleep mind-body family friends food environment

11 11 Shift from Disease to Wellness Research-backed CAM approaches ADD to usual care Disease Wellness STIGMA DIAGNOSTIC NEEDED DRUGS/ SIDE EFFECTS SELF-CARE TREATMENT CHOICE PREVENTION RESILIENCE

12 12 Connect with us www.SamueliInstitute.org ACCESS RESEARCH AND SIGN UP FOR E-NEWS:


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