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In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, we’re connecting the dots between brain injury, chronic challenges, & justice system involvement. Brain injury can influence behaviors and legal outcomes, yet this is seldom addressed. This month, we’re raising awareness and pushing for comprehensive support to reshape the narrative and ensure equitable treatment for people with brain injuries. For more information on Brain Injury Awareness Month, visit http://t.ly/iQiUp

Many people with brain injury can struggle with long-term effects. Developing a model that focuses on healthy living in a variety of areas can help with those challenges. The BeHEALTHY project helps redefine the care approaches and resources available for people over the years after brain injury. Read more about BeHEALTHY here: https://bit.ly/4cr0DM8

The long-term effects of concussions in individuals engaged in contact sports can be significant and varied. Concussions are a form of traumatic brain injury that can lead to persistent symptoms known as post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Repetitive concussions and head-impact exposure have been associated with long-term neurocognitive and neurobehavioral consequences. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eyYzEdXp

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The brain controls our thoughts, emotions, and bodily functions, but if it suffers injury the consequences can be profound and life-altering. As part of Action for Brain Injury Week 2024, our Clinical Negligence team take a look at the causes and types of brain injuries. https://bit.ly/3WTRNl5

At a time when concussions are becoming ever more recognized as a serious, and treatable, injury, there is a higher need for evidence based skilled care for those suffering. If you are looking to elevate your knowledge on concussion identification and treatment, check out our course (link below)! The goals of this course are to dispel common myths and misconceptions regarding brain injuries and empower clinicians that may feel they have a gap in knowledge on managing concussions. https://lnkd.in/eTKT25em 

Caring for brain injury patients requires knowledge, compassion, and resources. That's why our newest webinar, The Essential Brain Injury Guide, has all the tools you need to better understand brain injuries and support your patients on their recovery journey. This webinar is available to watch over on our website! 💡🧠 https://lnkd.in/eHVWsubG

Brain injury recovery can be a long and difficult process. But instead of dwelling on how much work you have left to do, brain injury survivors recognize the importance of celebrating your wins, whether that means reaching an important milestone or simply having a good day. Check out more tips from fellow brain injury survivors about thriving post-brain injury here: https://bit.ly/3uAz1Tu

The Brain Injury Association of America is calling on Congress to save the programs in the CDC's Injury Center. If the Injury Center is not funded, the few programs that provide accurate, national-level data about brain injury and critical educational resources about brain injury would be eliminated. Yesterday, BIAA sent a letter signed by 37 other brain injury organizations to the leaders of the House of Representatives asking them to fully reinstate funding to the Injury Center. Read the letter that we sent to Congress here: https://bit.ly/4cS0nWC If you would like to advocate for saving these programs, you can join our letter writing campaign here: https://bit.ly/3Sdf8v4

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and it's crucial to understand the journey of recovery and support for those affected. MeCare plays a vital role in offering guidance, resources, and care for individuals navigating life after a brain injury. Read our latest article to discover how we're making a difference and how you can be part of the support network. Let's spread awareness and compassion together. #BrainInjuryAwareness #MeCareSupport #PathToRecovery