Posted by
Robyn Mincher, DVBIC Public Affairs on March 23, 2015
A Head for the Future, a public awareness initiative from the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC), aims to change the way you think about traumatic brain injury (TBI).
While you might believe that TBI in the military mainly happens in combat, A Head for the Future addresses the fact that most are diagnosed in nondeployed settings. Through the launch of a redesigned website, the initiative highlights the signs, symptoms and treatment of TBI. A Head for the Future also serves to educate service members and veterans — as well as their families, line leaders, health care providers and caregivers — about the significance of preventing brain injuries that can result from incidents like motorcycle and bicycle collisions, sports-related accidents, altercations and falls.
A Head for the Future provides information to help you prevent and recognize concussion — the most common form of TBI in the military.
Getting your “bell rung” is a common reference, but understanding TBI symptoms and the need to seek help quickly is important to your health. Sometimes, those in the military community may go weeks, months or even years without seeking help, which can lead to prolonged recovery or long-term challenges. A Head for the Future is designed to give you the facts about TBI and guide you to the help you may need.
Print and electronic materials are coming soon — including fact sheets, advertisements, posters and tool kits — as well as social media campaigns through the DVBIC Facebook page. We’ll also feature compelling videos of those on their path to recovery.
Visit dvbic.dcoe.mil/aheadforthefuture to learn how the military community has the power to recognize, prevent and recover from TBI.
To learn more about the campaign read the full press release.