Also known as: PTSD
A soldier recently returned from Afghanistan experiences severe PTSD symptoms including nightmares, insomnia, and emotional detachment from his wife. He attempts suicide by overdose after revealing he was sexually assaulted by his sergeant during military service.
Also known as: Overdose
Rick, a soldier with PTSD from sexual assault during military service, attempts suicide by overdosing on pills. Sam discovers him and has him hospitalized on a psychiatric hold, where he requires chemical restraint with haloperidol when he becomes agitated.
Also known as: Brain tumor
Erica, Mason's mother, has an inoperable gliosarcoma that is rapidly progressing. She has been refusing treatment but suffers a seizure while driving that causes a car accident with Mason in the vehicle. The tumor is causing increasing neurological symptoms and she is told she only has months to live, with potential complications including paralysis, blindness, and loss of speech. By episode's end, Cooper convinces her to fight and pursue treatment.
Also known as: Seizure
Erica experiences seizures caused by her brain tumor, including one while driving that causes a car accident and another in front of her son Mason at the hospital. The seizures are a direct result of the growing gliosarcoma and increasing intracranial pressure.
Also known as: Mild traumatic brain injury
Erica sustains a concussion from the motor vehicle accident caused by her seizure. She experiences disorientation and confusion following the accident.
Also known as: Facial cut
Mason sustains facial lacerations from broken glass in the car accident caused by his mother's seizure while driving.
Also known as: Rape trauma
Rick was sexually assaulted by his sergeant during military service in Afghanistan. The trauma has led to severe PTSD, inability to engage in intimacy with his wife, suicidal ideation, and profound shame. His body experienced a freeze response during the assault, contributing to feelings of emasculation and self-blame.