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Building connections: How the NOvEL Lab is turning brain injury research into action
The NOvEL Lab’s partnership with HeadsupCAN, a Canada-wide research initiative focused on improving concussion care for children and youth.
8 Concussions Changed His Life Forever ft. Ryan Sutton & Seth Mendelsohn
Eight concussions changed Ryan Sutton’s life. One football concussion changed Seth Mendelsohn's. Their warning for athletes is bigger than sport.
From anxiety and invisible symptoms to stigma, coaching gaps, and return-to-play rules, concussion recovery is still widely misunderstood.
Hard hits and hard choices: Why some young athletes hesitate to quit sports after concussions
"I had to make that decision. I was told by a doctor that I couldn't play competitive, contact sports anymore," he said.
CBC News
Concussion educator calls for more attention to mental health recovery after brain injuries
CBC News - Ryan Sutton, the executive director of Headsup Concussion Advocacy Network, started educating others on brain injury recovery after sustaining eight concussions.
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The neurologic Wellness Podcast
Dr. Joseph Coppus of the Neurological Wellness Institute speaks to HeadsupCAN’s whose main goal is to generate awareness through inclusivity and shared experiences, provide education through informative sources from our partners about head trauma, and fundraising for concussion research, with the goal of creating a holistic culture around head trauma and ensuing side effects.
Empowering Concussion Recovery: Tools, Strategies, and Stories for Healing
Judy Gargaro from Neurotrauma Care Pathways and Ryan Sutton and Seth Mendelson from the Headsup Concussion Advocacy Network as they discuss concussion impacts and essential care. Learn about evidence-based best practices, assessment tools, and key management strategies that can be used in the post-secondary community settings, along with tips to identify reliable resources.
New Peterborough-produced video series brings much-needed attention to concussion awareness and management
In recognition of Rowan's Law Day on September 28, 2022 in Ontario, Peterborough Athletics Concussion Awareness (PACA) has released its four-part video docuseries called "Recognize, Remove, Manage, Prevent." This free educational and awareness resource is designed to provide students, parents, teachers, and coaches the tools to better understand concussions, how to recognize them, and what to do to manage the best possible outcome