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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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E-Scooter Injuries: What New Research Tells Us About Brain Injury Risk
Electric scooters (e-scooters) have become an increasingly common way to get around cities. They can be convenient, affordable and an alternative to driving for shorter trips. But as their use grows, so does the need to understand the potential for serious injury. A...
Study Identifies Potential Areas of Focus for Enhanced Motor Recovery After Stroke
A new study published in The Lancet Digital Health is providing further insight into how the brain changes following stroke and how these changes may be related to motor recovery. Researchers examined brain scans from 501 people with chronic unilateral stroke, using...
Funding Opportunity: Disability Alliance BC Accessibility Projects Grants 2026/2027
BC-based not-for-profit organizations looking to improve accessibility and inclusion in their communities may be eligible for up to $40,000 through Disability Alliance BCโs (DABC) Accessibility Projects Grants. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Accessibility...
Understanding Invisible Brain Injury: When Someone Looks Fine but Isn’t
When people think of a brain injury, they often imagine visible signs such as a wheelchair, bandages, or difficulty walking. However, many people living with an acquired brain injury (ABI) experience challenges that cannot be seen from the outside. This is why brain...
Bridging Community Care and National Policy: A Conversation with Janelle Breese Biagioni
What makes meaningful change possible? Listening to the people who live it every day. The Mind & Brain Student Network BC recently interviewed Janelle Breese Biagioni, Chief Executive Officer of the CGB Centre, about how lived experience, collaboration, and...
Double Date by Debra Erickson
I still keep an actual calendar hanging on my kitchen wall. Each month displays a photograph of a vintage Volkswagen Van (circa: 1970 โ 1974). I collect old VWโs in any way, shape or form. Call it superstition,...
Support a National Strategy on Brain Injury: Advocacy Resources Now Available
Brain Injury Canada has created advocacy resources to help individuals and organizations contact their Member of Parliament (MP) and show their support for Bill C-206: An Act to establish a National Strategy on Brain Injuries. Whether you're living with a brain...
SUMMER S.A.D.ย by Debra Erickson
Itโs official: summertime in Canada. It was a warm, busy weekend, soccer tournaments, yard work and Canada Day celebrations squeezed into the mix as well. Our relatives in Sweden sent greetings on June 21....
More Than Tired: Understanding Fatigue After an Acquired Brain Injury
Feeling tired after a busy day is something everyone experiences. Usually, a good night's sleep or taking a break is enough to help us recover. After an acquired brain injury (ABI), however, fatigue can be very different. Often described as pathological fatigue, this...