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How Lived Experience Underpins Hope + Me – MDAO’s Peer Support
Whether you’re going through mental health challenges or physical illness or injury, peer support can be a powerful adjunct to treatment. For people struggling with mental or physical illness, the ability to share their lived experience with someone who “gets it” can be a vital aid in healing and recovery. This is the core...
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Shining a Light on Brain Injury
Brain injury happens in an instant – a car crash, sports injury, fall, blow to the head, a stroke – changing a person’s life forever. Brain injury happens in an instant — a car crash, sports injury, fall, blow to the head, a stroke — changing a person’s life forever. Acquired brain injury (ABI) is...
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Q&A with CFL Sports Caster Matt Dunigan
Can you share what made you want to donate your brain and how this helps with concussion and CTE research? I’ve always been a big believer in paying it forward. In fact, I’ve tried to live my life that way for as long as I can remember…no pun intended! We live in a world now...
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How to Recognize and Manage Concussion Injury in Your Child
A concussion is a type of brain injury. It changes the way the brain functions, so can affect your child physically or emotionally.
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Daniel Carcillo on Traumatic Brain Injury
Daniel Carcillo, a retired two-time Stanley Cup winner, opens up about his experience with traumatic brain injury.
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Why Checking for Concussions is Important
Managing symptoms and a return to daily life are crucial to concussion recovery — and timing matters. Learn more with Parachute's free concussion resources.
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Mitigating the Risk of Mismanaged Head Injuries
Mismanaged concussions can lead to life-long consequences. HeadCheck Health's tools aim to prevent this, and to champion better outcomes for brain trauma.
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How One Company Is Rewiring the Brain
The PoNS™ device is helping thousands of Canadians suffering the effects of a mild or moderate brain injury — particularly issues with balance and gait.
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How Ducky Brand Is Helping People with Mental Illness
Many Canadians with mental illness struggle without proper treatment because they can’t afford it. Here’s how Ducky Brand is helping.
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Daniel Carcillo on Brain Injuries in Sports
Traumatic brain injury advocate, and Stanley Cup champion, Daniel Carcillo, on his experiences with concussions and mental health in professional sports.