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Dr. Robert S. Brown served his country as a Soldier, doctor, and university professor. He graduated from the University of Virginia Medical School and holds a PhD in education. He has forty years of experience in private psychiatric practice and university professorship. He’s the author of Textbook for Mental Health. He’s won numerous awa
Dr. Robert S. Brown served his country as a Soldier, doctor, and university professor. He graduated from the University of Virginia Medical School and holds a PhD in education. He has forty years of experience in private psychiatric practice and university professorship. He’s the author of Textbook for Mental Health. He’s won numerous awards, including the Army’s Legion of Merit and the Distinguished Life Fellowship of the American Psychiatric Association. Perhaps Dr. Gagon’s words, (Former Chief, Behavioral Health, Military Treatment Facility) recounts Dr. Brown’s successes best: “You are a wise and caring healer with unbending dedication to the people you serve. I know because each time I hear laughter come from your group room I know someone has let go of their pain and suffering long enough to experience the healing benefits of human connectedness.”
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PTSD and Soldiers
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I have remained attached to UVA since age 18 when I enrolled as a first-year student in January 1950. After God, family, and country, I proudly state that I love the University. It prepared me to be a competent, caring physician. Perhaps above all else, UVA taught me the importance of unerring honor at all times. I represented the Sch
I have remained attached to UVA since age 18 when I enrolled as a first-year student in January 1950. After God, family, and country, I proudly state that I love the University. It prepared me to be a competent, caring physician. Perhaps above all else, UVA taught me the importance of unerring honor at all times. I represented the School of Medicine on the UVA Honor Committee, one of my fondest memories. There are references to UVA in the website, but they represent my own views entirely and in no way are intended to reflect authorization or endorsement whatsoever of UVA.
PTSD and Soldiers
PTSD and Soldiers
PTSD and Soldiers
24 years in the US Army Reserve, mostly in the Medical Corps, prepared me for the privilege of treating combat Soldiers at Fort Lee who were coming home from combat with combat-induced PTSD. These brave men and women in uniform put their lives at risk for each other and for our defense and protection of our democratic freedom. The enemy
24 years in the US Army Reserve, mostly in the Medical Corps, prepared me for the privilege of treating combat Soldiers at Fort Lee who were coming home from combat with combat-induced PTSD. These brave men and women in uniform put their lives at risk for each other and for our defense and protection of our democratic freedom. The enemy is often unseen in 21st war. Our warriors were less fired upon than injured by hidden explosions. When doubly attacked by enemy fire and fighting on grounds heavily embedded with explosive devices the combat was nightmarish if not ghoulish. "You can''t unsee what you have seen; you can't unsmell the smell of burning flesh; you can't unhear the screaming of a battle buddy," were familiar statements of many Soldiers recovering from PTSD. Many Soldiers, however, found security in knowing my cell phone number and with the assurance I welcomed their calls. Every wound heals by degree; watching these Soldiers heal was one of the greatest privilege of my life.