Brain injury a shadow crisis amid overdose deaths in British Columbia People who have experienced a drug poisoning or overdose are 19.5 times more likely to suffer brain damage than those who had not, the B.C. Centre for Disease Control says.

"B.C.’s chief scientific adviser for #psychiatry, #toxicdrugs and #concurrentdisorders, says those with #braininjury and #mentalillness fell into a blind spot for #harmreduction policies, such as #safersupply and drug #decriminalization" #BC #BritishColumbia www.timescolonist.com/local-news/b...

A recent study from Sweden (Neurology) shows #TBI has long-term impacts on employment. Following ~100,000 people with TBI, researchers found higher rates of work disability lasting up to five years.

Read more: www.miragenews.com/brain-injury...

#BrainInjury #Neurorehabilitation

Neurostimulation Heals Brain Injury Effective treatments for brain injury include neurostimulation to heal damaged areas and neural networks, restoring function, support.

A key principle to effectively restoring brain function after #BrainInjury is to push it to the edge of its ability. You're gonna be FATIGUED if you wanna get your brain back. The Zoroastrian course must've been doing that for my learning skill, for tho I still feel brain strain, it's a tad easier.

Compound reduces brain swelling and inflammation after traumatic brain injury New research in The FASEB Journal shows smoothened receptor activation may reduce brain swelling, inflammation, and damage after traumatic brain injury.

Recent research in The FASEB Journal shows that activating the smoothened receptor may reduce brain swelling, inflammation, and neurological damage after traumatic brain injury—offering a promising path toward targeted TBI treatments. 🔗 buff.ly/P3yMAQh

#Neuroscience #TBI #BrainInjury

Register Today for the 13th Annual Concussion Research Symposium on June 4! Hybrid event: in-person at Toronto Western Hospital or online. Register and secure your spot via the link.
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#concussion #BrainInjury #BrainHealth #ConcussionResearch

I forgot next week is my schedule to work on my Psychology Today post not this week! I guess I really wanted to get it done. Or procrastinate in finishing my post on Zoroastrian oral and written texts. 😄 Submitted now and time to eat. #Writing #BrainInjury #WritingCommunity

Brain injury a shadow crisis amid overdose deaths in British Columbia | Globalnews.ca Edwin Bergsson's friend broke down the door of his recording studio in Victoria about five years ago, found him unconscious, and saved his life.

bit.ly/41opAEc While the fatal overdose toll in British Columbia is staggering, experts warn that people like Bergsson are part of a far-reaching shadow #crisis of #braininjury and #concurrent mental illness.

Oct 23, 2002. Head-on collision. Jaw shattered. No neurological assessment.
Right frontal lobe damage: undiagnosed for 21 years. Acknowledged publicly in Jan 2026.
Dr. Omalu: "TBI was a substantial contributory factor."
#MedSky #BrainInjury #PsychSky

Brain injury a shadow crisis amid overdose deaths in British Columbia | Globalnews.ca Edwin Bergsson's friend broke down the door of his recording studio in Victoria about five years ago, found him unconscious, and saved his life.

globalnews.ca/news/1177109... #BrainInjury

"Bergsson suffered a #braininjury caused by lack of oxygen. His Lyrics Studio folded after the #overdose and he now works in a café operated by fellow brain injury survivors." #Victoria #BC #BritishColumbia globalnews.ca/news/1177109...

Have you listened to our latest BIScussions episode?

We discuss the challenges, considerations and rewards of supporting a client abroad.

🎧Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/BISServices

#BIScussions #BrainInjury #HealthPodcast #Neurorehabilitation

✨ #Publication alert! New article by Victoria Lam, Melissa Brunner @lissbee.bsky.social & Catherine Talbot:

“Fragments that define my shape” — a qualitative study on self-identity after acquired brain injury.

Read here 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

#BrainInjury #SocialMedia #Identity

Coachella band forced to cancel show over guitarist’s ‘acute brain injury’ British punk band Lambrini Girls were forced to cancel their upcoming appearance at the Coachella festival after the guitarist announced she’d fractured her neck.

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Bad news for Coachella fans as one act scheduled for the upcoming music festival had to cancel their appearance due to the guitarist suffering an “acute #braininjury.”

"Five years after her traumatic brain injury, Tracy Meyers is sharing her story through speeches, a book and virtual sessions in hopes it will help other #braininjury survivors and their families cope with their new way of thinking." #tbisurvivor #tbirecovery youtu.be/S5Hd1j_a1nY

I need to pack for The Netherlands. Bizarrely I'm in the country, although far further south, at the same time as a swim student.

Checklist needed!
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Last year I totally ran out of money in Germany and S. Korea.
#hampshire #disability #paraathlete #braininjury #climbing

Share Your Voice & Strengthen Our Community! Brain Injury Speaks is a platform to share your story, provide feedback, and address issues that matter most to the #braininjury community. 🗣️❤️ Join the Network & be part of the change ➡️https://obia.ca/get-involved/brain-injury-speaks/

How to Sleep Better After Brain Injury: Expert Tips for Improving Sleep Quality

A brain 🧠 injury can change your sleep 😴

My sleep 🛌 changed, did yours?
#disability #insomnia #cantsleep #sleepingalot #braininjury #sleepapnea

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Five years after ex-NFL player killed 6 in Rock Hill, brain injury expert urges broader CTE awareness The Rock Hill tragedy put a spotlight on CTE. Five years later, doctors say the conversation is evolving — but not fast enough.

bit.ly/4bWY4DN 5 years after former NFL player Phillip Adams shot and killed six people in Rock Hill before taking his own life, a #braininjury specialist says the tragedy should serve as a catalyst for deeper public education about #chronictraumaticencephalopathy (#CTE)

Who is caring for the caregiver?

Families of people with #braininjury often do not receive the support they need, contributing to the stress and burden they experience. On #NationalCaregiversDay, we recognize the vital importance of caregivers to Canada's health and social care systems.

All About Brain Injury A site to empower people with brain injury from all causes to recover to their best potential. Knowledge. Solidarity. Strength. Hope.

Cardiologists are useless when #BrainInjury is the cause. I saw 5. Got fed up with specialists who refuse to learn how the brain controls the heart (or pituitary glad or or). Ironically it was clinicians who used neurostimulation and neuromodulation that stabilized my BP. concussionisbraininjury.com

On #WorldHealthDay, we celebrate that #health goes beyond recovery — it’s #communication, connection, and quality of life. 💬🤝

Building healthier futures through #science 🔬, #collaboration 🤝, and #compassion 💙

#BrainInjury #CommunicationMatters #Neurorehabilitation

Why NFL Players Keep Developing CTE Despite the League's Decade-Long Safety Overhaul - Altitudes Magazine The NFL has spent over a decade and more than $1 billion telling America that it fixed its brain injury problem. It has not.

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The NFL has spent #overadecade and more than $1 billion telling America that it fixed its #braininjury problem. It has not.

Lifetime concussion history linked to depression, anxiety in former college athletes Risks for anxiety and depression increased among former college athletes with three or more lifetime concussions, according to findings published in Neurology. Steven Broglio, PhD, ATC, director...

Study shows risks for anxiety & depression increase among former college athletes with 3+ lifetime #concussions. The researchers called lifetime #mTBI history “the most common predictor of adverse self-reported health outcomes within 5 years of #braininjury. www.healio.com/news/neurolo...

Brain injuries remain under-reported – Proctor Brain Injury Awareness Month is an opportunity to advocate for improved concussion care and support for those affected.

Despite increasing awareness, #concussions & #mildtraumaticbraininjuries remain under-reported. #mTBI is a common reason for ER visits, but many people never get checked out, meaning actual numbers are likely much higher than official numbers. #braininjury #TBI www.qlsproctor.com.au/2026/03/brai...

Whiplash-Induced Post-Concussion and the Dominant-Injury “Uplift” Method under the Personal Injuries Guidelines Whiplash-Induced Post-Concussion and the Dominant-Injury “Uplift” Method under the Personal Injuries Guidelines

In a landmark court case, a judge held that #post-concussionsyndrome can arise without a direct blow to the head, accepting the neurologist’s evidence that a #whiplash can produce concussion symptoms. #braininjury #concussion #TBI #mTBI www.casemine.com/commentary/u...

How blast waves can damage the brain without a head injury Explosions can damage brain cells and blood vessels even when scans look normal, leaving lasting symptoms that are often missed.

An explosion generates a sudden pressure wave that can pass through the skull in milliseconds, potentially causing #braininjury. The damage of this type of #concussion won't necessarily show up on brain scans. theconversation.com/how-blast-wa...

Traumatic brain injury of any severity is associated with greater chance of work disability Having a traumatic brain injury, no matter how serious, is associated with a greater likelihood of qualifying for work disability up to five years later, according to a study published in the journal ...

Most #traumaticbraininjuries are mild, but recovery can still be incomplete. ... This study found no matter the severity, #braininjury was associated with a higher likelihood of a person qualifying for #workdisability." ~ Study at Uppsala U in Sweden medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02...

Okanagan College secures funding to advance research on student concussion recovery | Okanagan College Okanagan College (OC) is celebrating a major research milestone with the announcement that Dr. Colin Wallace, who teaches in the Department of Kinesiology at OC, has been awarded the College’s first-e...

Okanagan College study aims to develop return-to-learn program for post-secondary students following #concussion. #braininjury #mildtraumaticbraininjury #TBI #mTBI www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanaga...

How Diffusion Tensor Imaging Reveals Hidden Brain Injuries After Concussion For years, concussions were described as temporary disruptions in brain function that could not be seen on any medical test. Patients were often told that because their CT scan or MRI was “normal,” no...

A new study examines findings that prove what #concussion sufferers and #braininjury doctors have known for years: #MTBI causes microstructural injury to the brain’s white matter, and these injuries are measurable with DTI even when standard MRI appears normal. natlawreview.com/article/how-...

UVA researchers find link between head injuries, Alzheimer's risk More than 6 million Americans are living with the degenerative brain disease.

A single #concussion can increase Alzheimer's risk. #braininjury #mildtraumaticbraininjury #mTBI #TBI www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...