Every brain injury differs from one person to the next. The effects of brain injury are very complex, affecting personal emotions, behaviour and cognitive thoughts. 

If you think you have suffered from brain injury or know someone who has a brain injury, you should immediately call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room. Symptoms of brain injury can vary greatly, from dizziness, weakness, headache, nausea, and vomiting to vision changes, confusion, slow pulse, slurred speech and loss of consciousness. Untreated brain injuries can leave lasting affects and can even cause death. 

Treatment for brain injury depends on the seriousness of the injury, therefore recovery from a brain injury differs for each person. There are a variety of treatments available that can help recovery from the physical, emotional and cognitive problems a sufferer of TBI may incur. For some people, it can be a lifetime disease process. Regardless of the severity of the injury, it is important to provide a continuum of treatment and community based support.  

You can find help at AMVETS https://amvets.org and https://biak.us/resources/programs/military/

Brain Injury Association of America has information about brain injury resources in your state, as well as available support groups. You can also call the National Brain Injury Information Center (NBIC) Hotline 1-800-444-6443

Every state has a vocational rehabilitation agency that will help individuals with disabilities prepare, obtain, maintain or regain employment. Details can be found on the BIA Website. 

The Brain Injury Association of America (BIA) is a fantastic resource for information on all aspects of brain injury. For information on traumatic brain injury prevention you can visit this link. 

The Open Colleges has an interactive brain map available online where you can explore the different areas of the brain.