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Is It TIME for a "Female-Specific" Concussion Protocol in Sports? On 30 March 2023, PINK Concussions will host top international experts in Dublin, Ireland, to DEBATE the changes needed to level the playing field for female athletes. For info pinkconcussions.com/debate #pinkTBI🧠

Dr. @CharlesTator was featured on the @TO_Legends_pod about his impressive career and lifelong quest to educate the public about the dangers of #concussion. Listen to the episode: bit.ly/3WqJ0mQ

A new study on youth & concussion says an earlier return to school can help improve symptoms. "Concussion-injured students can start their early return by going to school for one or two hours first, then progressing to half days and then full days" cbc.ca/news/health/co…

Findings from this study suggest that prolonged absence from school after a concussion may be detrimental to recovery. Early return to school with appropriate accommodations may support quicker recovery📈 (5/6)

The authors speculate that the benefits of early return to school may be related to increased socialization, reduced stress from missed schoolwork, maintenance of a regular sleep/wake cycle, and earlier return to safe physical activity known to improve recovery (4/6)

Research Update: Association Between Early Return to School Following Acute Concussion and Symptom Burden at 2 Weeks Postinjury📢 (1/6)

Great to see Dr. Roger Zemek talking about kids and concussions again! You can listen to our discussion with him on the Audio Guide to learn more! #concussionrecovery #concussionresearch @PedsConcussion ow.ly/tePe50MyUHR

Intimate partner violence is an underrecognized cause of concussions and other brain injuries. This resource, developed with @abiresearchlab and partners, equips survivors and frontline workers with more information: ow.ly/9GpW50LQAy7 #ConcussionEd #EndGBV

In @JHTRonline article published earlier in 2022, Parachute, @abiresearchlab & colleagues shared findings from a summit on system-level changes to better support women survivors of intimate partner violence and traumatic brain injury. doi.org/10.1097/HTR.00… #ConcussionEd #EndGVB

In the Brainiac podcast from @ConcussionLF, PhD student Melissa Biscardi speaks about #concussion and #sex & #gender, including differences in risk and recovery from concussion across age groups. Listen: tinyurl.com/5bue883p @concussiontalk @ConcussionCan @osot_UofT @RSIUofT

Really excited to shine a spotlight on this development work! 🎉 This paper outlines the multi-year process behind our R2Play prototype. R2Play is a multi-domain environment designed to support clinical decision making around return-to-play post-concussion

It has been 33 years since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal.  That violent act of misogyny robbed the world of 14 women, and #Dec6 stands as a yearly reminder. Please join us in reflecting on the many lives lost to #GBV. #NDRAVAW

Just a quick thank you to everyone who gave this week; on #GivingTuesdayCA and their Time, Talent & Treasure over the past year!

Welcome to #GivingTuesdayCA! We have more work to do and honestly can't do it without support from the listeners. Until then, here's a flashback to our very first episode with Dr. Shannon Bauman. Donate to Concussion Central: ow.ly/hAvS50LQ0a5

Next Tuesday is #GivingTuesdayCA! For every donation made, we will match it dollar for dollar (up to $5000). Please consider donating to our campaign. We are so grateful for your support! To Donate, click the link below. ow.ly/KGQP50LM6K9 concussioncentral.ca

Canadians deserve access to education about the complexities of brain injuries. This #GivingTuesday, help us raise $2,000 for the development of free e-courses ow.ly/wz4E50LESA7 #donate #giving #charity #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #braininjuryacrosscanada

Congratulations @childsafetylink on your 20th anniversary! @parachutecanada is proud to partner with your excellent team on the important issue of #childrensinjuryprevention.

In 2019 alone, 1 in 7 elementary and high school kids reported a #concussion in Ontario. 1 in 7 kids. Help Concussion Central keep the #concussion conversation going. We all need to learn more. ow.ly/MBIP50LKSKA

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I suffered a sever concussion as a child. New evidence suggests concussions can lead to mental health challenges for youth. Help Concussion Central reach children, parents and medical professionals dealing with concussion with science-based stories of hope and healing!

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