Friday, September 15, 2023
What is National Concussion Awareness Day?
According to the CDC, concussions are the most commonly diagnosed type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Half of people who suspect they have a concussion never get it checked, which can lead to ongoing health challenges. National Concussion Awareness Day (NCAD) is an opportunity raise awareness and to support individuals living with the effects of a mild TBI.
NCAD occurs annually on the third Friday of each September and is recognized federally by a congressional resolution.
NCAD was founded in 2016 by Brooke Mills, who sustained a concussion as a freshman in high school and has been an impassioned advocate ever since. Brooke has spent much of the past year raising awareness of mild TBI as the current Miss New Hampshire. She hopes to one day open a private practice in Fort Mill, SC. You can read more about Brooke on our website.
Brooke has frequently partnered with us, as well as the Brain Injury Association of America. We're thrilled to announce that she will join us again this year to host a social media takeover for BIASC!
Social Media Takeover by Brooke Mills for National Concussion Awareness Day 2023
Join us with Brooke all day this Friday, September 15, to hear about her story, why she founded NCAD, and her tips as a concussion survivor!
Follow our social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram to see Brooke's posts throughout the day. For more from Brooke, you can find her @brookeamills.
3 Ways to Get Involved on NCAD:
1. You are not alone! Share your experience and story on social media with the hashtag #NationalConcussionAwarenessDay to raise awareness.
2. Become an advocate! Educate yourself on the signs and symptoms of concussions. We've included a list of free resources below to get you started!
3. Invest in the brain injury community! When you donate to BIASC, you're helping us provide support groups, legislative advocacy, education and information to those who have experienced brain injury, their families and support systems. You can also support us by becoming a member.
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Concussion Resources
BIASC has the following resources to educate the public and support individuals with a concussion:
- SC Brain Injury Safety Net
- Webinar Recordings
- South Carolina REAP Manual (available in English and Spanish)
- Get Schooled on Concussions (GSOC) Portal
- Teacher Acute Concussion Tool (TACT)
- Concussions: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Fact Sheet)
- Concussions Symptom Checklist for Parents and Kids
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