ATRA JOINS 'CONCUSSION AWARENESS NOW" TO CHANGE HOW SOCIETY VIEWS CONCUSSIONS

When it comes to something as serious as concussion — an injury that is estimated to occur every 15 seconds in the United States — the faster you receive a diagnosis, the faster you can get back to the things you love. And yet, over half of people who suspect they have a concussion never get it checked.

Concussions don’t discriminate and can happen to anyone, anytime. So, what can you do if you think you have a concussion? It comes down to detection — the best way to ensure that the brain injury is properly treated and recovered, or the best way to get a good night’s rest knowing that a concussion didn’t result from the hit to the head you sustained that day.

ATRA is proud to join forces with Concussion Awareness Now, a coalition of organizations dedicated to changing how society views concussion. It’s not tough to tough it. And if you hit your head, you should get it checked.

The Concussion Awareness Now coalition includes nearly 20 partners, including organizations that determine guidelines for concussion care, advocate for patients and work with communities who are vulnerable to concussions. Together, we have decades of experience in the brain injury community and the resources to create a rallying cry for awareness and, ultimately, action. Our goal is to help reshape how society views concussion so that people get the care they need, when they need it most.

Learn more about Concussion Awareness Now at www.ConcussionAwarenessNow.org and follow us on  Facebook  and Instagram.