uncovering the science of healing: trauma, stress and pain
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Uncovering the Science of Healing: Trauma, Stress and Pain. Kevin Berry, MD Vice President, Military Medical Research. June 24, 2014 American Legion “Advancing Care and Treatment for Veterans with TBI and PTSD ". Disclaimer. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Uncovering the Science of Healing: Trauma, Stress and Pain
June 24, 2014American Legion
“Advancing Care and Treatment for Veterans with TBI and PTSD"
Kevin Berry, MDVice President, Military Medical Research
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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).
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Samueli Institute Uncovers the Science of Healing
THROUGH FOR TO• Improve
Performance
• Reduce Chronic Symptoms
• Enhance Wellness
RESEARCH
INNOVATION
EDUCATION
INDIVIDUALS
WARFIGHTERS
SYSTEMS
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Service Members and Families are Suffering
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The Cost of the “Cure” to this Suffering
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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”
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• Trauma Spectrum Response
• Relaxation Response to decrease effects of stress and trauma
Integrative Care for PTSD
RESEARCH
INNOVATION
EDUCATION
Headache
SubstanceAbuse
ChronicPain
SomaticFunction
CognitiveFunction
EmotionalFunction
TRAUMA SPECTRUMRESPONSE
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• Yoga Nidra for PTSD
• Guided imagery for sexual trauma
• Chiropractic Care for low back pain
Bringing Self-Care to Health Care
RESEARCH
INNOVATION
EDUCATIONTai Chi at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
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• Nationwide Battlefield Acupuncture trainings
• Acupuncture for TBI headaches
• Drugless, no-stigma
Evidence Points to Acupuncture
RESEARCH
INNOVATION
EDUCATION
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Personal Leadership in Self-Care
intention
movement
sleep
mind-body
familyfriends
food
environment
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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
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