TBI and Homelessness: The Sobering Facts

A recent article in Psychology Today, shares the sobering and heartbreaking facts on individuals with traumatic brain injury and who are also homeless. This group is more prone to repeated emergency room visits, getting arrested and being assaulted. Read about the plight of this population HERE. SOUND OFF: To the BEST and TBI community: How (more…)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  According to the Mayo Clinic, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is defined as, “a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.” PTSD can sometimes play a role (and a big one) for those individuals with traumatic brain (more…)

Disabilty Etiquette

Check out this great publication/brochure on disability etiquette. Sound Off: Anything you can think that you’d add to this guide? What have been your experiences when you engage with others or meet new people?