What is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to a brain injury that is caused by an outside force to the head. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury. Potential signs and symptoms of a having suffered a concussion can include a headache, difficulty concentrating, nausea and or vomiting, blurred vision, feeling dizzy or confused, sensitivity to light or noise, ringing in the ears of loss of consciousness. Some of the leading causes of traumatic brain injury include assaults and violence, blunt trauma accidents, falls, explosions and blasts, car related accidents. Traumatic brain injury is a serious condition. If you suspect that you or someone you love may be experiencing an injury, please contact a medical professional sooner than later. 

 

Since 2022 Patrina Wright-Torres has served as an Ambassador with MSKTC Models Systems Knowledge Translation Center a leading organization providing resources to help remove the stigma and fear around certain topics people with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) face. She has a personal and professional interest in body and mind connection, brain health, and neuroscience.

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As a TBI survivor, certified counselor, community health educator and disability advocate for people with developmental disabilities, children with special needs and families she offers customized workshops, seminars, resources and presentations designed to help people live with dignity, grace and support they need. If you are interested in having Patrina Wright-Torres speak at an event email: Support@crossroadwomenfamily.org. Stay safe. Stay well.