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On this page, youโll find an inspiring mix of personal stories, the latest news regarding brain injuries, and research insights. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of recovery, seeking community, or staying updated on advancements in brain health, our blog offers resources and perspectives to support you on your journey.
Shattering the Silence: Intimate Partner Violence & Brain Injury
Too often, the damage caused by intimate partner violence (IPV) goes far beyond what is visible. Beneath the bruises and broken trust lies another layer of injuryโone that remains invisible, misunderstood, and all too often, ignored: brain injury. On October 16, 2025,...
Shattering the Silence: Intimate Partner Violence & Brain Injury
Too often, the damage caused by intimate partner violence (IPV) goes far beyond what is visible. Beneath the bruises and broken trust lies another layer of injuryโone that remains invisible, misunderstood, and all too often, ignored: brain injury. On October 16, 2025,...
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Sounds of the Season by Debra Erickson
Maybe itโs Mariah Careyโs โAll I want for Christmasโ that gets your adrenaline going and your shopping list done. Brenda Lee singing โRockinโ around the Christmas Treeโ is the motivation I need to do my decorating. Of course, thereโs the slow sipping of my eggnog...
Letters to Myself by Debra Erickson
This month, on November 11th, weโll take two minutes to pause, reflect on the sacrifice made by those who have served during times of conflict. I make a point each year of going through the old black and white photos I have of relatives who were in the army. Thereโs...
A Case of Mistaken Identity by Debra Erickson
I would have to say that nine times out of ten when Iโm introduced to someone, they will say: โyou look very familiarโ. ย This is always followed by: where do you work? Where do you live? Are you related to ...etc. I tell people Iโm a twin, which is true so they...
Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Brain Injury
The purpose of this charter is to clearly outline, for people with brain injury, their families, caregivers, and care providers their inherent and unique rights to care and services. This charter can be used by individuals and families to empower themselves when...
Provincial Strategy for Brain Injury Support and Advocacy Needed Now by Janelle Breese Biagioni
This post is in response to the recent announcement regarding involuntary care under the Mental Health Act. I want to acknowledge the thoughtful work that has gone into developing this important strategy, aimed at supporting individuals with complex mental health and...
Mind Those Margins by Debra Erickson
I see it coming, the month of September. Why do I hold my breath when I reach to turn the calendar forward to the next page? I think itโs because September is a lot like my storage closet under the stairs. If I could open it slowly, one day at a time, I could breathe...
Let The Games Begin by Debra Erickson
On Friday, July 26, the world watched as the Olympic Games were officially opened in Paris, France. Two hundred and six countries are taking part. For the first time ever, the ceremonies took place outdoors. Ninety boats formed a parade down the Seine transporting...
Brain Injury After Overdose is a Hidden Epidemic
Dr. Mauricio Garcia-Barrera (UVic) and Cole Kennedy, PhD Student (UVic) address the ongoing toxic drug crisis as a hidden epidemic: brain injuries resulting from overdoses in this article. Survivors of these overdoses often suffer from acquired brain injuries (ABI),...
Ten Priorities for Research Addressing the Intersections of Brain Injury, Mental Health, and Addictions: A Stakeholder-Driven Priority-Setting Study
Tenย Prioritiesย forย Researchย Addressing the Intersections of Brain Injury, Mental Health and Addictions: A StakeholderโDriven PriorityโSetting Study Kennedy, C.J., Woodin, E., Schmidt, J., Biagioni, J.B., & Garcia-Barrera, M.A. (2024). Ten Priorities for Research...