A non-profit that helps those with brain injury thrive in their community, relationships, and endeavors.
Joined February 2021
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Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
How Neurons That Wire Together Fire Together via @NeuroscienceNew: An explanation about why some things are easier for the brain to recall than others. #neuroscience #brain #memory
neurosciencenews.com/wire-fi…
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
#healthyboundaries are important
#Neurorehabilitation & recovering from #braininjury take time & #energy. To live your best post injury life, you have to be ok saying, "no", walking away & resting.
It's not rude or selfish. It's living w/brain injury.
#brainstormforbraininjury
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
Research is essential to developing new therapies – but unfortunately, epilepsy research is underfunded. In fact, Epilepsy receives 10 times less funding than other brain disorders. Take action together and join the Epilepsy Foundation’s efforts: bit.ly/3vmnaoP
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
"It shows in my face. My head feels like it will explode, I feel sick, anxious and disorientated.”
With almost 90% of brain injury survivors reporting the negative impact of fatigue, we look at some of the early warning signs: headway.org.uk/about-brain-i…
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
Sleep is something we all depend on, but it can be affected by brain injury in a number of different ways. In this special feature, we look at sleep problems after brain injury and share some tips to help: headway.org.uk/about-brain-i…
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
Real #selfcare is truly checking in w/you(swipe for the second slide) &making sure we fix the problems that cause us to fall into negative feelings/behaviors. It's is thought & #introspection to figure out boundaries, why we violate them &strategies to help you honor them #sunday
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
This is a hard time of year for some.
In the UK, the free Samaritan's suicide hotline is 116 123
You could save someone's life just with a simple copy and paste.
Would 3 Twitter friends please copy this text and post under their own name. #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
Check out these helpful mental health tips for Autumn!
@uofu_hmhi
Our Medical Student Wellness team here at @UofUHealth created this graphic sharing self care ideas for your #mentalhealth.
As the days get shorter and the temps drop, it’s still important to prioritize yourself and your wellbeing.
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
Living with TBI and PTSD: Military Caregivers Share Their Best Advice
Read More: brainline.org/story/caregive…
#TBIncredible #PTSD #Military #Caregivers #Advice #tbimilitary #braininjuryawareness #tbirecovery #concussions #mildtbi #tbirelated #tbisupportgroup #livingwithtbi
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
Are you in the hole of #braininjury Sad, scared, alone? What if everyone in the BI hole stayed together? Worked together? Helped pull each other up? Can we fix, cure or solve every problem? No, but at least we don't have to be alone. Can we walk w/you? How can we help?
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
Changes to the brain in Alzheimers patients is similar to those with MILD brain injuries!
medicalxpress.com/news/2021-…
#brainstormforbraininjury #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #invisibledisability #alzheimers #alzheimersassociation #tbi #traumaticbraininjury #concussion #mildtbi
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
Have you experienced difficulties with sleeping after a brain injury? 60% of people report sleep disturbances following a TBI. Check out our free webinar with Dr. Kathleen Bell for everything you need to know: bit.ly/3cRb8vN #BrainInjuryAwareness
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
"Cycle helmet use was associated with a reduction in mortality, severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), intensive care unit requirement and neurosurgical intervention."
Our cycle helmet facts highlight the importance of wearing a helmet:
headway.org.uk/news-and-camp…
#CycleSafety
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
When it was worst, I never said a thing. I felt like I was dying inside& one knew or cared. & then one person would hold the door @ the store, smile &say, "I hope U have a happy day!" & that made a difference. Little things make a difference #brainstormforbraininjury #braininjury
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
Did you know that falls are a leading cause of brain injury? Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. #MoreThanMyBrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwareness
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
TBI & Headaches Infocomic pt.1
This comic helps explain the types of headaches that occur after a TBI and it provides a way you can keep track of your headaches
Source: msktc.org/tbi/infocomics
#TBIncredible #tbi #headaches #headache #headhurts #tbiheadaches #headachesaftertbi
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
#SpreadTheWord
"What's #braininjury?" they ask.
"I'd love to tell you!"
This is how you start a conversation. Get talking! Tell others, share your story. It will increase understanding. #brainstormforbraininjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #starttalking #TheMoreYouKnow
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
Try to talk to your family or friends about how you’re feeling and why you may appear to be distant. 10 ways to cope with depression after brain injury: headway.org.uk/about-brain-i…
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah retweeted
We stand in solidarity with our Asian, Asian American & Pacific Islander students, staff, faculty & community members and denounce race-based discrimination, bias & violence. Please join us in resolving to do what we can to stop the hate.
Full statement: attheu.utah.edu/university-s…