Targeted Search

Use the filters to browse the information we have available or to narrow your search results for a specific audience (e.g. caregivers, military, children), a preferred type of content (e.g. videos, blogs, articles), or by topics of interest (e.g. family concerns, legal issues, symptoms).

You have selected:Concussion / Mild TBI

Heads Up: A Sideline Concussion Action Plan

If you suspect that someone has a concussion, you should take the following steps...

Add new comment

Concussion Danger Signs

Call 911 right away or go the emergency department if someone has one or more of the following danger signs.

Concussions 101: An Illustrated Intro for Kids and Parents

The symptoms of a concussion can be tough to recognize.

Concussion Symptoms in Toddlers & Babies

Concussions can be especially dangerous for young children because they may not be able to let others know how they are feeling. Learn the danger signs.

The Anatomy of Brain Trauma, Concussion, and Coma

Brain Trauma, Concussion, and Coma: Specific Injuries in Head Truama

Learn about the anatomy of different brain traumas.

Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States: Emergency Department Visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths

Looking for numbers and hard facts? Here are U.S. statistics on TBI.

Add new comment

Preventing Concussion

Learn how to prevent a concussion and, if one does occur, what symptoms to look for before calling your doctor.

Repetitive Head Injury Syndrome

One brain injury can be catastrophic, but multiple injuries can be life-changing, even fatal.

Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports

This toolkit teaches coaches, athletes, and parents how to play it safe.

Poll: Majority of Americans Say Sports Concussions are Major Health Issue

MajorityMajority of Americans Say Sports Concussions are Major Health Issue of Americans Say Sports Concussions are Major Health Issue

According to a national poll, a majority of Americans say they believe concussions and brain injuries resulting from sports are a major problem and leagues like the NFL are not doing enough to respond.

Add new comment

Suicide Mortality Among Retired NFL Players Who Played 5+ Seasons

Suicide Mortality Among Retired National Football League Players Who Played 5 or More Seasons

A comparison study of suicide mortality of NFL players to what would be expected in the general population of the United States.

Add new comment

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in a Former College Football Player

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy in 25-year-old former football player

The neuropsychological findings of a 25-year-old former college football player who was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) postmortem.

Brain Trauma, Concussion, and Coma

Learn about the anatomy of different brain traumas.

Infographic: If You Hit Your Head...

Learn to recognize if you need to go to the hospital from a hit to the head from this infographic from retired snowboarder Kevin Pearce's LoveYourBrain campaign.

Infographic: What Is a TBI?

Love Your Brain: What Is A TBI? Infographic

Learn to love your brain from this infographic from retired snowboarder Kevin Pearce's LoveYourBrain campaign.

Add new comment

Standardized Care Across the DoD No Matter Where You Are

Col. Sidney Hinds, MD talks his goals as national director of DVBIC — from standardized care across all platforms to emphasizing patient-focused care.

Add new comment

The Faster and More Standardized Care for Concussion, the More Effective

Col. Sidney Hinds, MD talks about the importance of having standardized care for traumatic brain injury in combat and back at home.

Add new comment

The Progressive Return to Activity After a Combat-Related Concussion

Col. Sidney Hinds, MD talks about TBI care in military concussion care centers, concussion specialists, and evacuation, depending on the severity of injury.

Add new comment

The Move to an Incident-Reporting System to Identify and Treat Concussions

Col. Sidney Hinds, MD talks about why an incident-reporting system of concussions in combat is more effective than a patient- or symptom-reporting system.

Add new comment

Tools for Recognizing Concussions in Theater

Col. Sidney Hinds, MD talks about guidelines and systems used in the combat setting to help diagnose concussion — from the MACE card to the incidence-based reporting system.

Add new comment

16 Things About Concussion Parents Need to Know

Know what to do if your child sustains a concussion on the football field, basketball court, skateboarding, or just goofing around.

Special Report: Cumulative Concussions

Cumulative concussions — or repeat blows to the head — can have serious, long-term consequences. Learn more.

Is It Okay to Engage in Heavy Lifting After a Brain Injury?

Oftentimes balance issues influence restrictions about lifting heavy objects after a brain injury.

Nathan Zasler, MD

Topic:

Concussion / Mild TBI

Rehabilitation

Briana Scurry's Letter to Young Soccer Players

Briana Scurry smiling at the camera in a pink top

Soccer great Briana Scurry writes an open letter to young athletes about her love for soccer and the importance of taking concussions seriously.

Parenting an Adult Child with a Concussion

Bob Duncan talks about the challenges of being a parent of a college-aged kid, especially one recovering from a brain injury.

Add new comment