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Facts About Concussion and Brain Injury – A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. Concussions can also occur from a fall or a blow to the body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth. Doctors may describe these injuries as “mild” because concussions are usually not life-threatening. Even so, their effects can be serious. Understanding the signs and symptoms of a concussion can help you get better more quickly. For more information, download this free publication.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Concussion?
Most people with a concussion have a good recovery from symptoms experienced at the time of the injury. But for some people, symptoms can last for days, weeks, or longer. In general, recovery may be slower among older adults, young children, and teens. Read full article.
Guide to Writing about Traumatic Brain Injury in News and Social Media – As a writer, you may cover a story about an athlete, celebrity, or veteran who has a TBI. This guide can help you with the facts and suggest areas you may want to cover to help raise awareness in your community. It has been created to help media writers, editors, and bloggers craft compelling stories and highlight ways to help prevent TBIs, from all causes, to help safeguard the health of all Americans. For more information, download this free publication.