Concussions

Is It JUST a Concussion?

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.

This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells.

Medical providers may describe a concussion as a "mild" brain injury because they usually are not life-threatening. Even so, the effects of a concussion can be serious!

Concussion Training

Concussion Awareness Training Tool

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Free resources and training are available for recognition, management, and recovery from concussion for school professionals, coaches/officials, parents/caregivers, medical professionals, youth, athletes, worker/workplace, and women's support worker.

While these courses are not NDBIN's, we were given permission by Concussion Awareness Training Tool to promote them because they are very informative. These trainings were created in Canada. There may be some information that does not pertain to the U.S. however they are still a great resource, and all brain injury information is relevant. Any questions regarding these courses should be directed to: concussion@bcchr.ca.

Concussion Videos

What Is a Concussion?

Concussion 101