Thomas Lehrich, Board President reviews article: A Second Tempo: Music, Movement, and the Healing Brain

Brain research is one of the last frontiers in medical research. Plus One Foundation's education campaign Think aBout It features educational information and outreach on contemporary neurological topics. Education is at the heart of what we do; our Think aBout It campaign aims to dig deeper into all aspects of TBIs and neurological conditions.

I am pleased to review an article published by board member Jake Petersen titled: A Second Tempo: Music, Movement, and the Healing Brain. His evidence based article covers music as a therapy to achieve improvements with neurological conditions. 

In his article Jake discusses music, movement, and dance therapy and the promise shown in helping individuals with neurological conditions. His insightful segment begins with the impact on his first encounter with an individual suffering a stroke and then discuses the efficacy of music for Parkinson’s patients.

Thank you Jake for your powerful piece on music therapy. The article is pasted below and available on our webpage in the TBI2026 education section. 

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A Second Tempo: Music, Movement, and the Healing Brain

Why rhythm and motion may be the most human form of neurological rehabilitation

Brain research is one of the last frontiers in medical research. Plus One Foundation's education campaign Think aBout It features educational information and outreach on contemporary neurological topics. Education is at the heart of what we do; our Think aBout It campaign aims to dig deeper into all aspects of TBIs and neurological conditions.

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Thomas Lehrich Board Chair recognizes National Alzheimer’s Disease Month

NATIONAL ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE MONTH

National Alzheimer's Disease Month in November shines a spotlight on the most common form of dementia. While the entire month is dedicated to raising awareness about the disease, it also focuses on increasing support for caregivers and sharing available resources.

The Plus One Foundation provides life changing programming for children and adults with traumatic brain injuries and neurological conditions. Individuals with brain injuries unfortunately experience an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. 

Thomas Lehrich announces Board of Directors Retreat in Seattle

The board of directors are meeting the first week of December on the UW campus for the annual retreat. As fall begins the board is busy planning the year of programming. 

Fall marks a time for planning and is a time for the earth’s autumnal equinox. 

Autumnal equinox is when the earth experiences nearly equal day and night, marking the official beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. 

This astronomical event occurs when the sun crosses the celestial equator, and for those in the Northern Hemisphere, days become shorter and cooler. 

We know the equinox is also associated with cultural celebrations, like harvest festivals, and increased activity all over the world. 

The board is meeting on the campus of University of Washington to complete the 2026 strategic plan and committee goals. 

The retreat and strategic sessions is designed to deliver high impact programming and education for the neurological community. 

Thomas Lehrich, Board Chair recognizes World Mental Health Day!🌍🧠

World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10th. The World Federation for Mental Health established the date in 1992 to raise global awareness about mental health issues and mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

Many of us may have noticed that this year has been particularly challenging. From global politics to healthcare to the economy the world is experiencing higher stress.

We join the mental health community in bringing awareness in addressing mental health as part of Global Health Day.

On World Mental Health Day we raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and educate the community that individuals with traumatic brain injuries are affected with mental health conditions at an alarming high rate due to brain trauma.

This day provides an opportunity for stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.

In the United States the impact goes beyond individuals, touching workplaces, schools and communities. For instance consider the below statistics.

1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year.

1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.

1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year.

50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people aged 10-14.

Plus One Foundation joins the community in providing programming and awareness in mental health.