A concussion may not leave a mark.
But knowing the signs can make a difference.
A concussion is a brain injury. And because it may not leave a visible mark, it can be easy to underestimate.
Whether you’re learning about concussions for yourself, someone you love, your team, your school, or your community, knowing what to look for can help you take the next step.
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Be the Person Who Knows
You don’t have to be an athlete to get a concussion. Concussions can happen to anyone, in any number of ways. A fall. A crash. A collision. A sudden jolt. And because you can’t see a concussion the way you might see a broken bone or a wound that needs stitches, knowing the signs matters. You can be the person who recognizes that something may be wrong. You can be the person who knows where to turn for information. You can be the person who helps someone else take a possible concussion seriously. That’s the power of awareness.
What Brings You Here?
Whether you suspect you have a concussion, you’re dealing with concussion symptoms, or you just want to learn more about concussions, you’re in the right place.
I Think I May Have a Concussion
Learn about concussion symptoms, what to do after an injury, and where to find reliable information.
Someone I Love Has a Concussion
Find information that can help you understand what someone with a concussion may be experiencing and how you can support them.
I’m Still Experiencing Symptoms
Find information about concussion recovery and resources that can help you take your next step.
I Want to Help Other People Understand Concussions
Get information and materials you can share with your family, school, team, workplace, or community.
Concussions Are Easy to Misunderstand
You may not see a bruise. You may not see a cut. You may not see anything that looks like a serious injury. But a concussion is a traumatic brain injury. That’s why it’s important to know the signs, understand what to do after an injury, and know where to find trustworthy information.
The more people who understand concussions, the more people who can recognize when something isn’t right.
Help Change the Conversation About Concussions
September 18 is Concussion Awareness Day.
It’s a chance to make sure more people understand that a concussion is a brain injury—and that concussions can happen to anyone.
But awareness shouldn’t stop on September 18.
The next concussion won’t wait for a calendar date. You can help someone learn what a concussion is. Starting a conversation and sharing reliable information with your family and friends can make a big difference.
One conversation can help someone know what to do when it matters. The Concussion Awareness Day Toolkit gives you resources you can use to spread the word. Use it to start a conversation, share information, or bring concussion awareness to your community.
You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to be willing to help someone else learn.
You Don’t Have to Face Brain Injury Alone
When a concussion affects you or someone you love, questions can come quickly. What happened? What should we do next? Where can we find reliable information? What happens during recovery?
You deserve information you can trust.
The Brain Injury Association of America provides resources and education to help people affected by brain injury and the people who care about them.
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You Can Make Your Mark
A concussion may not leave a visible mark. But you can.
When you help spread concussion awareness, you help more people understand what a concussion is, recognize why it matters, and find information when they need it.
And if you want to do more, you can help make concussion and brain injury awareness possible for even more people by supporting BIAA.
Your action can help turn awareness into understanding.
Choose How You Want to Help
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Bring your friends, family, coworkers, teammates, or community together around concussion awareness.
Share the Toolkit
Help someone else become the person who knows.
Know Something Worth Sharing? Share It.
You don’t have to make a donation to make a difference. Share what you’ve learned with someone who might need it. Send this page to a parent. Share it with your team. Post the toolkit for your community. Start a conversation. The more people who know, the more people who can recognize a concussion for what it is: a brain injury.
Be the Person Who Knows. Be the Person Who Shares.
A concussion may not be visible. Awareness can be. Start with one conversation. Share one resource. Help one person know what to do next.
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