Think About It Kicks off Fall Education Programming 🧠

By Thomas Lehrich, Jake Petersen and Kevin Johnston

With brain research as one of the last frontiers in medical research our yearlong education campaign on neurological conditions and TBIs is exciting for the community. Each quarter we feature educational information and outreach on a contemporary neurological topic.

We know that about 2.8 million Americans sustain brain injuries each year, and an estimated 5.3 million Americans are living with disabilities related to traumatic brain injury.  That means, for many, the effects of TBIs are long lasting.

We announce TBI26 Think aBout It. Each quarter we will continue to explore topics in traumatic brain injuries, music therapy and neurology, neurodegenerative diseases and resources for caregivers. 

In November we begin TBI26 with a segment on supplements. Traumatic brain injury continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Our focus in November is looking at improving brain health knowing that TBIs are a contributor to future neurodegenerative conditions.

We explore the efficacy of supplements and alternative strategies being investigated in both pre-clinical and clinical studies. We will provide the latest on research focused on the benefits of supplements, nutrition, and alternative therapies for the treatment of TBI and subsequent symptoms. Supplements have shown beneficial outcomes when administered in pre-clinical models. The Plus One Foundation provides for the community therapies such as music therapy, movement and aquatics to help with symptoms associated with TBIs.

In November we provide an overview of both acute and chronic TBI-related symptoms, discuss the secondary mechanisms associated with TBIs, and highlight supplements, nutritional interventions, and alternative therapies that are at the forefront.