Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

About Traumatic Brain Injury

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.

Traumatic Brain Injury Information

Association Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Risk of Suicide

Association Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Risk of Suicide

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have serious long-term consequences, including psychiatric disorders. However, few studies have assessed the association between TBI and risk of suicide. The objective of this research was to examine the association between TBI and subsequent suicide.

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Childhood Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Mental Health Disorders Associated with Suicidal Ideation

Childhood Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Mental Health Disorders Associated with Suicidal Ideation

Suicidal ideation and suicide-related behavior among community-supervised offenders are significant public health problems. In a sample of 418 subjects served by the community corrections office of Iowa’s Sixth Judicial District, 56 percent of subjects denied suicidal ideation and suicide-related behavior (control group), 17 percent reported suicidal ideation without suicide-related behavior (ideator group), and 27 percent reported engaging in suicide-related behavior (actor group).

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Psychiatric Disorders and Traumatic Brain Injury

Psychiatric Disorders and Traumatic Brain Injury

Psychiatric disorders after brain injury are frequent. In this research article it approaches epidemiology, diagnosis, associated factors and treatment options of the main psychiatric disorders that occur after brain injury.

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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. 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

TBI Publications

Brainline

All About Brain Injury & PTSD

Ohio Domestic Violence Network

The Center on Partner – Inflicted Brain Injury

Brain Injury Association of America

Brain Injury Information, Resources, Tips, Tools

Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC)

Living With Traumatic Brain Injury

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Polytrauma/TBI System of Care

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