Concussion Advocacy Network

Co-founder Ryan and Seth reflect on a wild 2020, and discuss their plans to grow this community in the new year!!! Full video below :) #ChallengeTheStigma #yearinreview #Concussion #awareness #reflection #newyear #growthmindset #NPO #community #braininjuryawareness #concussionrecovery #tbiawareness

Our Executive Director opens up about his experience with concussions and the stigmatizations he was subject to as a result. A lack of understanding from the people around us can make the recovery process that much more daunting, and it is due to the invisible nature of concussions that can lead others to question our experiences. That is why raising awareness and providing the general public with a deeper understanding on the complexities of this injury, has become an inte...gral part to our organization’s mission #ChallengeTheStigma #concussion #hockey #tbi #awareness #educate #podcast #culture #brainhealth #stigma #recovery #concussionrecovery #process

Molly (@baumer37) reflects on her experience with concussions and the toll it took on her mental well-being. As she explains, no one around her wanted to ask about the mental health component because they didn’t want to assume... However, what we’re noticing more and more, is that people who deal with prolonged symptoms, often experience mental health complications.... So if you know someone currently in the recovery process, reach out to them and tell him/her that you’re there for them in whatever capacity they need #ChallengeTheStigma #concussion #mentalhealth #depression #support #hockey #awareness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #podcast

@t_brower shares the mental health complications that can occur as a result of experiencing a concussion/TBI Negative self-talk often surfaces as our recovery process extends longer then we hoped, but practicing mindfulness strategies can help subside these destructive thought patterns Focusing on our breath can alleviate things like anxiety and depression, and provide us with a more holistic outlook to our recovery ... #ChallengeTheStigma #concussion #mentalhealth #negativeselftalk #mindfulness #breathwork #CANTALK #holisitichealth #tbi #podcast #anxiety

Happy Easter Monday!!! There’s only 24-hours left on our holiday sale so visit our website and get our #ChallengeTheStigma apparel for 20% off!!! #Easter #holidayseason #community #support #concussion #mentalhealth #braininjury #advocacy #awareness

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On this Easter weekend we are holding a 72-HOUR sale on our website for all apparel purchases by using the discount code: EASTER20 We hope everyone has a great holiday weekend with their loved ones Click the link in our bio visit the store on our website ... : @takenbyterry