Resources
Background
- Concussion
Basic facts, images, statistics, and research about concussion as well as links to other related health topics. (MedlinePlus/National Library of Medicine) - Concussion “StatPearls”
A mini-class on all aspects of concussion. An NIH StatPearls publication (National Institutes of Health & National Library of Medicine) - Heads Up: Concussion Facts & Resources
This multi-media site provides resources on understanding, recognizing, and responding to concussion, specifically related to children and teens. Includes information basics on brain injury, helmet safety, sports policies, as well as for specific audiences of parents, coaches, trainers, teachers. (CDC: Centers for Disease Control) - Sports-Related Concussion
A 2023 published research article that reviews the epidemiology, neurology, clinical symptoms, and long-term consequences of sports-related concussions with a focus on cognition. - What Happens When You Have a Concussion
A 6-minute animated Ted-Ed video that shows how the brain responds when something strikes it. - Concussion / Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
A 5-minute 3D medical animation that explains the mechanism for mild traumatic brain injury, which includes concussion injuries. (Nucleus Medical Media channel) - How do Concussions Affect the Brain?
A 4-minute 3D medical animation that explains how concussion affects the brain. (Nucleus Medical Media channel) - Overview of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
An 8-minute video overview of traumatic brain injury. - Neuroscience of Concussions
A 2-minute video explaining what happens to neurons when a concussion occurs. The video transcript includes research article references. (Neuroscientifically Challenged series)
Data & Statistics
- Concussions and Brain Injuries in Children: United States, 2020
An NCHS, National Center for Health Statistics data brief. (CDC: Centers for Disease Control) - TBI Data
Trends in traumatic brain injury: how many people are affected, who is most at risk, the leading ways people get TBI, deaths from TBI. Data briefs as well as the comprehensive Surveillance Reports between 2001-2019. (CDC: Centers for Disease Control) - Trends in the Prevalence of Concussion Reported by US Adolescents, 2016-2020.
A 2021 brief research letter in published on the JAMA Network (JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association)
Treatment
- What to do After a Concussion
From CDC: Centers for Disease Control - Treatment and Management of Prolonged Symptoms and Post-Concussion Syndrome
A chapter in the online text Sports-Related Concussions in Youth: Improving the Science, Changing the Culture provided by the NIH: National Library of Medicine. - Concussion Diagnosis and Treatment
Mayo Clinic - How are Concussions Treated
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Organizations/Associations
- Concussion Alliance
This education and advocacy organization aims to translate up-to-date, evidence-based concussion science and treatment into resources that help concussion patients and families manage recovery and that inform healthcare providers on current best practices.. - Concussion Legacy Foundation
This organization supports athletes, veterans and all affected by concussions and CTE, to promote smarter sports and safer athletes through education and innovation, and End CTE through prevention and research. - Brain Injury Association
The mission of this organization is to improve the quality of life of people affected by brain injury across their lifespan through advancing prevention, awareness, research, treatment, education, and advocacy.