A mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) can have a profound impact on your ability to communicate, affecting everything from casual conversations to work-related tasks. These challenges can emerge suddenly, making it difficult to navigate daily life and maintain...
In Ontario, head injuries stand as the number one cause of reported injuries among children aged 1-17, according to the 2019 Canadian Health Survey of Children and Youth. While many head injuries in children fortunately result in quick recoveries, the journey through...
People who suffer from traumatic brain injury, or TBI, face a different world than the everyday person. A person who has a TBI is more likely to suffer from mental health issues and is also more likely to experience unemployment, homelessness, and in some cases...
The second Brian Injury Association of Peel and Halton (BIAPH) Health Advocates Education Conference will be held virtually on October 28, 2020. The theme for this year’s conference is What You’re Missing: Practical Tips and Strategies from Industrial...
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month. In Canada, approximately 160,000 Canadians suffer brain injuries every year with incidence and reporting rates continuing to rise. The prevalence of brain injury outpaces breast cancer, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and...
The Ontario Brain Injury Association’s (OBIA’s) Brain Basics Training Program is a foundational course that gives professionals, caregivers, and survivors alike the opportunity to develop a holistic understanding of how the brain works. We are always seeking ways to...
