Concussion Resources for Families
This page contains links to several concussion education resources for patients and families.
CrashCourse includes a collection of resources for kids, parents, educators, healthcare professionals, coaches, and more to learn more about concussions. These resources have been curated by scientific experts, advocacy groups, sports organizations and volunteers to meet the needs of a variety of audiences.
Check out these videos from CrashCourse:
Concussion Awareness Now includes a braintrust of partners, including organizations that determine guidelines for concussion care, advocate for patients and work with communities who are vulnerable to concussions.
Check out these resources from the Centers for Disease Control to help you recognize, respond to, and minimize the risk of concussion or other serious brain injury.
UpToDate Patient Education Materials
Check out this online course to learn more about what to do if you witness a possible head injury during a sporting event.
Since 2011 the Gfeller-Waller Concussion Awareness Act has protected the safety of student-athletes. Learn more here.
