Affected Communities
We have resources for these populations: college students, women and girls, service members and veterans, survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), children and adolescents, and athletes.
Concussions in College Students
College students with concussions must navigate both academic and social environments on top of everyday responsibilities and post-concussion needs. This page debunks myths around concussion and provides resources for college students and educators, including resources on academic accommodations, peer support, mental health, and impact on social life.
Concussions in Women and Girls
A growing body of evidence suggests that women are at higher risk for concussions and experience a greater number and longer duration of concussion symptoms compared to men. Despite these findings, the sport, academic, military, and medical communities do not have any female-specific medical guidelines, according to recent research.
Concussions in Service Members and Veterans
Many veterans and service members suffer concussions and TBI during their service, which can continue to affect their quality of life for five or more years after their injury. Learn more about current research, organizations, treatment centers, and resources available for veterans with TBI.
Concussions in Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
While often not discussed by the media, many victims of intimate partner violence sustain brain injuries via blows to the head and/or neck region. Learn more about recognizing, understanding, and advocating on behalf of those affected by partner inflicted brain injuries.
Pediatric Concussions - Babies, Toddlers, and Children
Children can experience the same TBIs and concussions that sports players do but sometimes with greater health risks. Learn more about pediatric-specific concerns, resources, and recovery programs for children with concussions and TBI.
Concussions among Adolescents
Concussions are a common injury among adolescents—about a fifth of adolescents report having at least one concussion in their lifetime. Adolescence brings unique challenges to managing concussions; increasing responsibilities and greater independence through middle and high school can make it more difficult to navigate concussion recovery, academics, and social activities.
Concussions in Older Adults
Concussions are often more dangerous and take longer to recover from in elders. Elders have the highest traumatic brain injury (TBI) hospitalization rates when compared to other age groups, with falls being the leading cause of all TBIs in the United States. These risks are influenced by the prevalence of medication and other health problems that may be present in older people.
Mental Health Among High Schoolers
Discover how concussions impact mental health among high schoolers. Learn coping strategies, how to get support from school, family, and peers, facilitate a return to normal life, and explore personal stories.
Individuals with Pre-Existing Disability
Individuals and athletes with disabilities have a high concussion risk. Learn about proper concussion diagnosis and treatment, disability stigma, mental health resources, and hear from Paralympic skier Millie Knight.
Workers and Workplaces
Returning to work and managing concussion symptoms can be challenging, whether the concussion occurred at work or outside of work. Learn about workplace accommodations, workers’ compensation, how to advocate for yourself, and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Care Disparities
When tackling treatment for concussion—a relatively new area of research and care, where resources are difficult to find for all individuals, it is imperative to aid individuals who are particularly vulnerable to the effects of current care disparities in health care.
Concussions in Youth Sports
There are concussion risks in any contact sport, and understanding concussions is an important tool when it comes to your health and the health of others. Learn more about resources, education, and common misconceptions surrounding concussions in sport.