The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) explains it simply – a brain injury can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone. That’s why March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. It’s time to learn more about traumatic injuries that can affect the brain and nervous system and share our experiences to increase awareness about everything from concussions to long-term disabilities.
If the skull gets hit hard enough, the brain can experience concussions, contusions and other types of traumatic conditions. It’s a little different for anoxic or hypoxic brain injuries – these happen when the brain receives too little oxygen, or none at all.
This month, there are plenty of ways to raise awareness about all types of brain injuries. Reach out to your state’s BIAA affiliate to see if there are any local activities to participate in. The BIAA also has a great Brain Injury Awareness Month logo. Share it on Twitter and Facebook to spread the word on social.
If you’ve been recently diagnosed with a brain injury, you can visit the TBI community on PatientsLikeMe and share your experiences in the injuries and traumas forums. Over 900 TBI members are tracking their symptoms and sharing information about their treatments –join in today.
