Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is caused by a physical external force to the head or skull resulting in a disruption of mental, cognitive, behavioral, or physical functions.

A brain injury can cause changes in:

• Thinking and memory
• Tasting, smelling, touching, and feeling
• Speech and understanding of language
• Personality, behavior, emotions
• Control of your body

To find out more, visit the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona, or call 602-508-8024 or 1-888-500-9165 (toll-free).

For additional information, visit the Traumatic Brain Injury Page at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

MARCH IS NATIONAL BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH. 

A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is an injury that affects how the brain works. It may be caused by a:

• Bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or
• Penetrating injury

There are three (3) main types of TBI:

• Mild traumatic brain injury or concussion
• Moderate TBI
• Severe TBI

People most commonly get TBIs from a fall, firearm-related injury, motor vehicle crash, or an assault
Research shows that:

• Falls lead to nearly half of the TBI-related hospitalizations
• Firearm-related suicide is the most common cause of TBI-related deaths in the United States5,
• Motor vehicle crashes and assaults are other common ways a person may get a TBI 

For more information, references, data and statistics please visit the CDC Website. 

If you are in need of assistance please reach out to the United States Brain Injury Alliance or the Brain Injury Association of America to find a local chapter and resources. 

Traumatic Brain Injury Information

Additional  Resources

There are national and statewide resources and events listed below. Please take a look and see how you can support your communities, schools, organizations, and families and bring awareness to the forefront on brain injury and neuro-impairment. 

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