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I am super excited to announce a special new series that I’m launching about life after a traumatic brain injury. This week, I’d like to introduce you to Maggie Doucette.In celebration of June being Brain Injury Awareness month in Canada, Maggie of M.A.D. Digital Marketing sat down with me to sha

TBI: Not all wounds are visible. As an Army wife I've had to learn about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). You probably know of a soldier that suffers from it.

"Don't try to tough it out or figure it out all by yourself."

Five years ago I had no idea what a brain injury was, let alone how to help someone with a brain injury. I discovered that a lot of people don’t know what it means to live with a brain injury or ho…

A student with a traumatic brain injury may have numerous symptoms. Loads of symptoms. If a person is hit while playing a sport, such as boxing, football, or hockey, there is always the possibility…

A nifty little guide to traumatic brain injury and what it's all about, by someone who has it. Includes link and book resources and video

Today is National Concussion Awareness Day! Remember, a concussion IS a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and should be taken seriously. Know the signs and symptoms, many of which can present themselves weeks and months after injury. #NationalConcussionAwarenessDay

Feeling low, and struggling with your health, can feel like others don't understand and judge us. But animal therapy can improve our overall health.

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For individuals with brain injuries, fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms experienced during the recovery process.

This is incredible! I just read this article in The Hearing Journal that states this statistic: 55% of patients with acquired traumatic brain injury have central auditory processing disorder. The article is written from the perspective of testing the auditory system in those with brain injury, but I am thinking the reverse should be true …

Learn to love your brain from this infographic from retired snowboarder Kevin Pearce's LoveYourBrain campaign.

Stem cell treatment for traumatic brain injury helps restore lost cells through proliferation and differentiation. NeuroGen BSI have effectively treated over 97 patients of traumatic brain injury.

What is the difference between an acquired brain injury and a traumatic brain injury?The definitions of these terms as adopted by the Brain Injury Association are below.Traumatic Brain InjuryTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is defined as an alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force.Examples of a TBI include:• falls• assaults• motor vehicle accidents• sports injuriesAcquired Brain InjuryAn acquired brain injury is an injury to the brain, which is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma. An acquired brain injury is an injury to the brain that has occurred after birth.

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Brain injury can cause different problems, depending on the side affected. Here's a comparison of Right-brain injury and Left-brain injury.

The first thing you might be asking yourself is, “what is public health?” Public health is all about keeping people and their communities healthy. This is done by encouraging healthy habits, studying ways to prevent diseases and injuries, and dealing with infectious diseases by finding them early an

Everyone's brain injury is different and the recovery patterns are too. Getting our facts straight is a crucial first step in moving toward the best possible outcomes.

Three years ago, I fell and got a concussion — my fourth. I started drawing Little Brain comics about my traumatic brain injury so family and friends could understand what I was going through. While…

Traumatic brain injury or TBI refers to an injury that damages the brain, thus disrupting its normal function. It usually happens when the head violently hits a

The first thing you might be asking yourself is, “what is public health?” Public health is all about keeping people and their communities healthy. This is done by encouraging healthy habits, studying ways to prevent diseases and injuries, and dealing with infectious diseases by finding them early an

Contents hide 1 Overwhelmed? 2 Heal Your Body, Heal Your Brain 2.1 Why do I share? 2.2 I’m cheering for you 2.3 Disclaimer 3 Is it too late for my child? 4 Brain plasticity 5 Should I wait to start? 5.1 0-5 6 How does autism relate to TBI? What is brain injury? 6.1 Is […]

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Brain injury awareness month is here & we would like to share our ABA/TBI statistics infographic. Please spread awareness & share this infographic full of concerning information about brain injuries.

If you're an occupational therapy practitioner or student looking for cognitive intervention ideas, check out our article covering the all the basics here.

Earlier today, I watched a Podcast interview of Joe Rogan interviewing former Navy Seal Andy Stumpf about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Suicide. As someone who works in the mental health field (…

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A new study suggests that depression post-traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be a distinct disease separate from traditional major depressive disorder.

TBI & PCS 10 Simple Steps offers 10 simple and practical ways to help in coping with the devastating effects of Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Concussion Syndrome. They are all categorized for ease of reading and learning and offer real sensible hope for suffering individuals, their caregivers, family and friends alike. There are natural ways to help aide in the healing process other than pharmaceuticals, that many healthcare providers and physicians unfortunately may not even be aware of, to offer their patients. These suggestions help contribute to a quality life while being symptomatic, by offering ways to help the body recover, heal and assist all involved, to cope with symptoms on a daily basis. Learning to adapt to the new self after a brain injury is most difficult and extremely challenging for all involved; especially while experiencing ongoing multiple symptoms effecting daily living and worries about what the future may now hold. This book offers real help and lasting hope, to never give up. | Author: C. Rae Johnson | Publisher: Lulu.Com | Publication Date: Mar 07, 2017 | Number of Pages: 152 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1365795357 | ISBN-13: 9781365795350

What exactly is a brain injury and what does recovery look like?