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Today versus 20 years ago, the standards of care for TBI across the US have vastly improved. However, these standards could certainly be higher and more consistent across all medical centers.

Progress in research and treatment for brain injury may seem slow, but a closer look will show otherwise.

A multi-module video for professionals, caregivers, and people with TBI.

Learn how the brain functions and how injuries can differ depending on which part or parts of the brain were damaged.

Breast cancer and pancreatic cancer are both cancers, but are treated differently. The same may be true for different "kinds" of TBI.

This animation shows how neurons in the brain transfer information, and how those signals can fail if the neurons are broken or damaged.

CTE is a neurodegeneration, a brain disease that's progressive and characterized by a build-up of a protein called tau.

Interpreting the behavior of someone with TBI can be like trying to interpret the words of someone speaking a foreign language. Learn more.

For most people after a single concussion, a 7-10 day course of rest and recovery clears up most problems. Recurring TBIs are a different story.

A concussion or mild brain injury usually causes a cascade of chemical changes within the brain. Most mild TBIs take 5-10 days to get back to normal, but every injury is unique.

What is the difference? Learn more about brain anatomy and types of brain bleeds.

For Native American health representatives, learn to help members of your tribes who have a brain injury.