The Silent Injuries of SWCC Boat Operators: TBI, Mental Health, and Veteran Healing

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In this episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero interviews Anthony Smith about health issues faced by military personnel, focusing on Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC)boat operations and support roles. They discuss how repetitive head trauma, sleep loss, and blast exposure often lead to misdiagnosed traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and mental health problems.

The conversation highlights shortcomings in military and VA recognition of TBI, frequent misattribution of symptoms, and the need for improved research and advocacy. Anthony also describes the 40G Reboot Foundation, which assists veterans with treatments like Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for TBI and PTSD.

Overall, this episode urges greater awareness and better care for veterans coping with invisible injuries.

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Chapters

00:00 – Introduction and Personal Struggles
02:51 – The Role of Boat Operators in Special Operations
05:57 – Mental Health Challenges in the Military
08:57 – Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
12:03 – Research and Advocacy for TBI Awareness
15:04 – Global Perspectives on TBI in Military Operations
18:11 – The Need for Better Recognition of TBI
20:54 – Personal Experiences with TBI and Recovery
23:55 – Advancements in TBI Research and Treatment
26:58 – Boat Safety Innovations and TBI Prevention
29:56 – Reflections on the Impact of Service
33:13 – The Birth of the 40G Reboot Foundation
34:58 – Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and Mental Health
38:28 – Challenges in Treatment Accessibility
43:51 – Advocating for Health, Wellness, and Prevention
44:22 – Daily Routines and Cognitive Health Support
49:04 – The Importance of Self-Advocacy and Community

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Operator Syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052666/

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