Repetitive Brain Trauma, Moral Injury, and the Cost of War

Send us Fan MailFrank Larkin joins Bruce Parkman to discuss veteran brain trauma, moral injury, suicide prevention, and systemic failures following 9/11. A powerful call to action for reform and accountability.Topics Covered:Repetitive brain traumaVeteran mental healthMoral injurySuicide preventionVA treatment challengesLegislative advocacyChapters00:00 Repetitive Brain Trauma in Veterans 03:40 Frank Larkin’s Journey and the Impact of 9/11 15:09 From Loss to Veteran Brain Health Advocacy 25:36 Modern Warfare and Neurological Damage 32:29 Understanding Moral Injury in Combat Veterans 34:46 Recognizing PTSD, Anxiety, and Brain Injury 36:50 Life After Separation from Military Service 39:17 Institutional Betrayal and Barriers to Care 41:02 Navigating VA Mental Health Treatment 43:36 Blast Exposure and Invisible Brain Injuries 45:36 Why Legislative Action Is Urgent 47:50 Gaps in Veteran Mental Health Care 50:37 Brain Trauma as a National Security Issue 54:41 Building a Unified Veteran Advocacy Front 57:19 Acknowledging Invisible Injuries 01:02:41 Call to Action for Veteran Mental Health ReformProduced by Security Halt Media