Traumatic Brain Injury is the leading cause of death and disability for children, adolescents, and young adults in the United States.
An acquired brain injury is any injury to the brain that occurs after birth. Brain injury can be caused from airway obstruction, tumors, heart attacks or strokes, an infectious disease, exposure to poison, or traumatic brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries are defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that interferes with normal brain function. Some common causes of traumatic brain injury include vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries, physical abuse, and gunshot wounds.
Some of the long term consequences of acquired brain injury may include cognitive impairment like loss of memory and problem solving skills, behavior problems, depression, restlessness, and hostility.
Our team provides support for individuals with acquired brain injury.
BrainLine.org www.brainline.org
Brain Injury Association of America www.biausa.org
TBI Technical Assistance Center www.mchb.hrsa.gov/programs/tbi.htm
Brain Injury Association of Utah www.biau.org
Utah Violence and Prevention Program www.health.utah.gov/vipp