Brain Injury Awareness Month

March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. An estimated 10 million Americans are affected by stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), making brain injury the second most prevalent injury and disability in the United States. Symptoms of TBI can be different with each person;, often symptoms are not immediately present or noticeable and can be physical, behavioral, or psycho-social depending on the TBI.

Falls and assaults are two of the leading causes of TBIs. Injuries to the face, head, and neck are among the most common areas of injury for domestic/intimate partner violence survivors. Many are unaware they have suffered a TBI until weeks, months or years later.



This year’s e current theme for Brain Injury Awareness Month is #MoreThanMyBrainInjury. Many people with disabilities have their lives defined for them. The More Than My Brain Injury campaign seeks to give individuals a chance to overcome those definitions, allowing them to tell their own stories and change the narrative of their lives. 

Visit NYSCADV's website for more information about Brain Injury Awareness Month and additional resources.