2012-05-24T14:58:02Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/traumatic-brain-injury.html http://www.rand.org/multi/military/innovative-practices/catalog-of-programs.html Nov 9, 2011 Nov 9, 2011

The U.S. Department of Defense sponsors many programs for servicemembers and their families. RAND compiled a searchable online catalog of 211 programs that address psychological health and traumatic brain injury.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR950.html Nov 9, 2011 Nov 9, 2011

Despite the recent drawdown in Iraq, the high operational tempo of the past decade that has included longer and more-frequent deployments has resulted in significant mental health problems among some servicemembers. More than 200 programs are available to help treat psychological health and traumatic brain injury issues, but better coordination of those efforts is needed.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9606.html Nov 9, 2011 Nov 9, 2011

Provides overviews and detailed descriptions of 211 programs currently sponsored or funded by the Department of Defense to address psychological health and traumatic brain injury, along with recommendations to maximize program effectiveness.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2011/11/09.html Nov 9, 2011 Nov 9, 2011

Despite the recent drawdown in Iraq, the high operational tempo of the past decade that has included longer and more-frequent deployments has resulted in significant mental health problems among some service members. More than 200 programs are available to help treat psychological health and traumatic brain injury issues, but better coordination of those efforts is needed.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20100131.html Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2009

<p>This paper describes the conceptual framework and research design of a national evaluation of the quality of mental healthcare provided to veterans by the Veterans Health Administration, and present results on the reported availability of evidence-based practices.</p>

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2008/04/17.html Apr 17, 2008 Apr 17, 2008

Nearly 20 percent of military service members who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan &mdash; 300,000 in all &mdash; report symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder or major depression, yet only slightly more than half have sought treatment.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG720.html Apr 17, 2008 Apr 17, 2008

<p>Nearly 20 percent of military service members who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan &mdash; 300,000 in all &mdash; report symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder or major depression, yet only slightly more than half have sought treatment.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/corporate_pubs/CP535-2008-03.html Apr 11, 2008 Apr 11, 2008

<p>Designed for families of veterans returning from deployment in Iraq or Afghanistan, information is provided about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other emotional and behavioral problems that veterans may face. Before developing this pamphlet, RAND reviewed existing educational materials. Feedback was sought from RAND Corporation experts, other military mental health experts, and focus groups.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/corporate_pubs/CP534-2008-03.html Mar 1, 2008 Mar 1, 2008

This pamphlet of information was designed for veterans returning from deployment in Iraq or Afghanistan who may face post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other emotional and behavioral problems.

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<em>Associate Policy Analyst</em><br>Ph.D. candidate, Pardee RAND Graduate School; M.A. in economics, Vanderbilt University

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<em>Associate Behavioral Scientist</em><br>BA in honors psychology, McGill University; MSc in clinical and health psychology, University of Pittsburgh; PhD in clinical and health psychology, University of Pittsburgh; Internship in clinical psychology, University of Pittsburgh